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This special episode of Northwestern Intersections features highlights from a discussion with Andrew Alexander '96 MD; Lawrence Lenke '86 MD ('14 P); Sandra Schorr '76 MD; and Nicholas J. Volpe '21 MD, '21 MBA, captured during their recent class reunions at the Feinberg School of Medicine Alumni Weekend. In this conversation, the alumni reflect on their time at Northwestern, share insights from their careers in medicine, and offer advice for current and prospective students.

Check out a live recording of the Northwestern Intersections podcast exploring career pathways in entertainment and media with three Los Angeles–based alumni: pioneering sportswriter Helene Elliott '77, popular sports content creator Andrew Fenichel '21, and executive producer and "godmother of reality TV" Toni Gallagher '87. This episode was recorded live at The London West Hollywood at Beverly Hills.

After DJ-hosting a 17-hour Beatles radio marathon as seniors at Northwestern, Castleman and Podrazik published All Together Now, the first complete Beatles discography book. They continued their pop-culture collaboration through several editions of Watching TV, a season-by-season history of American television. In this episode, discover how two lifelong friends forged careers in law and media while staying connected to Northwestern, the Beatles, and more.

Since earning an engineering degree at Northwestern, Miller has built a diverse career spanning food engineering, consulting, and financial services, and served on several nonprofit and company boards. In this episode, Miller shares insights from his career journey and offers advice for jobseekers.

Gasteyer arrived at Northwestern to become an opera singer, but her path took a delightfully different turn. In this episode, she reflects on her multifaceted career, from joining the cast of Saturday Night Live to starring in the Broadway staple Wicked, along with countless other standout roles in film and television.

Throughout 2025, 20 alumni shared their stories in the Northwestern Intersections podcast. Enjoy some highlights from the year in this special episode.

This fall, four distinguished alumni received the Northwestern Alumni Association's highest honor, the Alumni Medal. Tune in for important life lessons and campus memories from T. Bondurant French '75, '76 MBA ('07, '21 P); Barbara Stewart '85, '95 MBA; Michael D. Greenberg '89 ('23, '25 P); and Judith Toland '94.

This fall, four distinguished alumni received the Northwestern Alumni Association's highest honor, the Alumni Medal. Tune in for important life lessons and campus memories from T. Bondurant French '75, '76 MBA ('07, '21 P); Barbara Stewart '85, '95 MBA; Michael D. Greenberg '89 ('23, '25 P); and Judith Toland '94.

This fall, four distinguished alumni received the Northwestern Alumni Association's highest honor, the Alumni Medal. Tune in for important life lessons and campus memories from T. Bondurant French '75, '76 MBA ('07, '21 P); Barbara Stewart '85, '95 MBA; Michael D. Greenberg '89 ('23, '25 P); and Judith Toland '94.

This fall, four distinguished alumni received the Northwestern Alumni Association's highest honor, the Alumni Medal. Tune in for important life lessons and campus memories from T. Bondurant French '75, '76 MBA ('07, '21 P); Barbara Stewart '85, '95 MBA; Michael D. Greenberg '89 ('23, '25 P); and Judith Toland '94.

As a founding editor at tech companies like LinkedIn and Prezi turned bestselling author and speaker, Lee has made a career out of helping people elevate their careers. Tune in to learn how Lee became a LinkedIn Top Voice and get her guidance on personal leadership, executive presence, and small steps that can make a big impact at work.

When she entered Northwestern University Pritzker School of Law, Witzburg knew she wanted to work in service of others. Since graduating, she has served almost a decade with the City of Chicago, culminating in her appointment as inspector general. As Chicago's top city watchdog, Witzberg helps identify and prevent wrongdoing in city governance. Learn about her commitment to integrity and her advice to civic-minded Chicagoans.

Lock has had a one-of-a-kind career trajectory. After receiving Fulbright scholarship, she won a comedy fellowship, worked as a university recruiting coordinator and brand strategist at X (formerly Twitter), founded her own marketing consultancy, and earned her MBA from the Kellogg School of Management. Learn how she stays hungry for new projects and moves her creative projects forward.

This special episode features recordings from a live taping with Amy Wang '91, '95 MD, Gary Rusk '65, '69 MD Sanjiv Shah '97, '00 MD, who are celebrating their class reunions at Feinberg Alumni Weekend. They join in conversation about their time at Northwestern, how they made their way in the medical field, and what advice they would give to current and prospective students.

Wright has held high-stakes roles in multiples industries--as an NFL player, a partner at consulting firm McKinsey & Company, the president of the Washington Commanders, and now the managing partner and head of investments for Ariel Project Level, a private investment vehicle for women's sports. Learn how he strives for greatness and manages complexity at the highest level.