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Dean’s Message
On March 12, 1859,
the medical school’s founders signed an agreement with the nascent Lind University in Lake Forest, Illinois…
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President's Message
This is my last message
as president of the Alumni Association National Board of Northwestern…
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Past, Present, Future
A medical student's journey…
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The Great Reformers
One of the first to offer graded courses, Northwestern keeps reformist spirit alive…
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Collaboratively Constructive
Cooperative space planning guides growth of academic medical center.
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History-making Personified
Notable faculty, alumni who’ve made history for the medical school near and far—even in space!
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Treasured Nomenclature
From buildings to departments, tangible evidence of donor generosity can be found throughout…
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Generational Advancement
Alumni families strengthen their bonds at (and to) the medical school.
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150 Years of advancing science and improving health

Welcome to this special sesquicentennial edition of Ward Rounds. Celebrating the medical school’s 150th anniversary, this issue highlights the historical events of Northwestern since its founding in 1859. Enjoy our journey through time and revel in your alma mater's accomplishments. The next edition of Ward Rounds will return in the summer with its familiar sections, from feature articles and news to research briefs, progress notes, and much more!

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Sesquicentennial Timeline

Inter-Timed

Northwestern’s story intertwines with historic events throughout time.

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A Thank you of Historic Proportions

Many in the Northwestern community have shared their stories of the medical school. Among the chief storytellers has been Ron Sims, Special Collections librarian in Northwestern’s Galter Health Sciences Library.

Thanks for the memories, Ron!