When Vincent McCoy ’75 responded to a newspaper ad for a small, private meeting of Northwestern’s Gay Liberation Front, he never imagined it would lead to him becoming an outspoken advocate for LGBTQ+ students. McCoy became the first Black president of Northwestern’s Gay Liberation Front, known today as the Northwestern Rainbow Alliance (@nu_rainbowalliance ), helping to grow Northwestern’s inaugural gay rights advocacy group and expand its visibility on campus.
Visit the link in our bio to explore a recent Q&A with McCoy where shares his advocacy work for gay rights on the Evanston campus, how the LGBTQ+ student experience has evolved over the decades, and more.
#PrideMonth#NorthwesternAlumni
Pictured:
1️⃣: Vince McCoy ’75 as an undergraduate student at Northwestern.
2️⃣: McCoy and his partner, Rev. Wayne MacPherson ’76.
Earlier this month, Edie Howard Bostic ’74 and Kathryn Kimura Mlsna ’74, ’77 JD (’03, ’09, ’12 P) participated in a Reunion tradition celebrating the 50th anniversary of their graduation from @NorthwesternU and more than a half-century of friendship.
On behalf of their 50th Reunion class, the two penned a heartfelt message to the Class of 2024. They encouraged graduates to pause and reflect on impactful Northwestern moments they would like to remember forever and to consider how they can make a difference in the lives of others.
Edie and Kathryn look forward to returning to campus November 14–17 to celebrate their 50th Reunion.
Visit the link in our bio to explore the full message.
#NU2024#Northwestern#NUReunion
Congratulations to Eric Stine ‘94 for his incredible work as co-producer of “The Outsiders,” which took home four #TonyAwards , including best musical on Sunday night.
Stine (left) describes the show: “The Outsiders is a vivid, visceral example of live theatre at its best; bringing to life the classic underdog story that invented a whole new literary genre and making it relevant and relatable for today’s youth. It is an absolute triumph of design, music, choreography, and performance, all seamlessly orchestrated to create an experience that reverberates with urgency and will stay with you long after you leave the theater.”
#TheOutsiders#BestMusical
“Be your own birds. Look out to the horizon, fill your cup with this day, and enjoy the flight,” Kathryn Hahn ’95.
Enjoy a recap of @NorthwesternU ’s 166th Commencement ceremony honoring the Class of 2024 and the Class of 1974, who celebrate their 50th reunion this year.
Thank you to everyone who joined us!
#NorthwesternU#NU2024
Putting Kathryn Hahn to the test 📝
During graduation weekend for #NU2024 , @northwesternpresident sat down with commencement speaker Kathryn Hahn ’95—and quizzed her with some rapid-fire questions. 💜🎓
See even more questions and answers from Kathryn at the link in our bio 🔗
We had so much fun at NU Day @ Wrigley last month! A big thanks to the more than 3,400 alumni and friends who joined the fun. Visit the link in our bio to enjoy a full event recap and download photos.
Art Johnston ‘75, a member of Chicago’s LGBT Hall of Fame, has spent more than four decades working as a civil rights champion. But he’s perhaps best known as the co-owner of the largest gay bar in the Midwest: @Sidetrackbar .
Learn more about Art at the link in our bio 🔗
