An award-winning neuroscientist studies the mysteries of the brain.
Yevgenia Kozorovitskiy, a 2016 Searle Scholar, discusses her research on the molecules and proteins that regulate neurotransmission.
Courses and Faculty
Whichever path you choose, you’ll find small classes, superb teachers, curricular rigor, camaraderie, breadth, and experimentation — all part of the Weinberg College ethos.
Life-Changing Courses
Courses at Weinberg College come in all forms. You may find yourself in a lecture hall, a small seminar, a laboratory or an art studio.
Keeping track of a "few" ideas.
An anthropology student helps excavate an early campus building.
A deep dive into literature.
Sharing a laugh in class.
A neurobiology professor guides a student.
Reviewing a text for a class discussion
"Down under" for Earth and planetary sciences field research
Facilitating a philosophy discussion.
Kayaking the Chicago Rivera as part of a first-year seminar
Collaborating in the Library's Information Commons
Pursuing a math mystery.
Begin to explore our course offerings:
Weinberg was appealing to me for the impressive seamlessness by which you could jump in and out of different programs.”
Weinberg College students are able and encouraged to take classes offered by other schools at Northwestern. You can take individual classes that interest you, and you can also choose to complete a minor, certificate, or concentration in another school.
Faculty that inspire
Read Q&As with faculty pushing the boundaries of their fields
The College’s faculty includes a Nobel Prize winner, more than 50 American Academy of Arts & Sciences members, nearly 20 Guggenheim Fellows, more than a dozen National Academy of Sciences members and numerous MacArthur Foundation Fellows and National Book Award winners.
Read the Q&A with Kozorovitskiy
An English professor advances Northwestern's work in Indigenous Studies.
Kelly Wisecup teaches students to discover the full story behind incomplete narratives, such as the story of Pocahontas.
An economist applies mathematical models to entertainment.
Economist Jeffry Ely's research on suspense applies formal models to entertainment such as tournament and elimination shows.
Origins: Exploring The Journey Of Discovery With Mary Pattillo
Mary Pattillo’s groundbreaking scholarship on the black middle class has made her a celebrated thought leader in her field.