Taking a Fearless Northwestern Direction, with Omar Jimenez '15
Release Date: 03/04/2025
Northwestern Intersections
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.
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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.
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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.
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Throughout 2025, 20 alumni shared their stories in the Northwestern Intersections podcast. Enjoy some highlights from the year in this special episode.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
info_outlineAfter graduating with a degree in journalism and excelling as a basketball student-athlete, Jimenez has built a distinguished career as an Emmy Award-winning correspondent for CNN. Learn how his Northwestern experience prepared him for critical on-air assignments.