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From the President
Message from the President-elect
"...my first priority is to listen and learn about Northwestern's distinct culture and this community of scholarly and creative minds, because what matters most is the 'who' before the 'what'."
– Mung Chiang, President of Northwestern University
Recent News and Updates
President-elect on campus for a Wildcat weekend
May 26, 2026
Mung Chiang cheers on Northwestern lacrosse and tours Ryan Field.
Scenes from the president-elect's first visit with the Northwestern community
May 19, 2026
Mung Chiang takes a tour of the Evanston and Chicago campuses to meet students, faculty and staff.
Mung Chiang named next president of Northwestern
May 18, 2026
Mung Chiang, the president of Purdue University, has been named the 18th president of Northwestern University, Northwestern's Board of Trustees announced today.
Meet this year's Northwestern Schapiro Award winners
May 14, 2026
Graduating seniors pay tribute to exemplary high school teachers who inspired them in and out of the classroom.