Latino Alumni of Northwestern University - LANU

We’re partnering with Latine alumni groups from across the Big Ten for a Chicago happy hour this Thursday.

Northwestern Latine alumni are invited to join fellow NU grads and connect with alumni from across the conference. The event will be hosted at Output in Wrigleyville, a venue owned by a fellow Big Ten Latine alum.

📍 The Output, 3720 N. Clark St
🗓️ Thursday, April 9 | 6–9 PM

Register: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSfu8j8mdXTiLV7aMBlV-tP3ylG7dW_CZnQw8klG7TOaAc5ktg/viewform

See you there!

LANU is excited to collaborate with Latina Sweat Project for Women’s History Month! Join us for a yoga + strength fusion class this Saturday, March 21. 🧘🏽‍♀️

Donate $10 and you’ll be entered into a raffle to win a free 5-class pack at LSP. Spots are limited, so be sure to sign up through the link in our bio before registration fills.

We’re excited to bring our communities together through movement while supporting a Latina-founded business focused on wellness, empowerment, and community.

Hope to see you there! 🤍💜

Sign up for FREE at: https://www.zeffy.com/en-US/ticketing/lsp-x-lanu

Meet Kassie Ramirez ’25, LANU’s Operations Chair 💜

A Civil Engineering alum and current Roadway Coordinator, Kassie is passionate about building strong communities, both professionally and within LANU. From Dale Duro and SHPE to giving back as an alum, she continues to show up for the spaces that shaped her.

We’re proud to have her on the board. More spotlights coming soon.

Meet Nancy Contreras ’21, LANU’s Communications Chair.

Nancy studied Social Policy and Latina and Latino Studies and now works in the public sector. She brings her perspective and experiences to helping share LANU’s story.

Stay tuned as we continue introducing the rest of our board!

We’re excited to introduce a new series highlighting the board members who help lead the Latino Alumni of Northwestern University (LANU)!

Through this series, you’ll get to know the people behind LANU and the experiences that continue to connect us post-graduation.

First up: Vanessa Garcia (Class of 2022), our Community Engagement Chair.

Keep an eye out to meet the rest of our board. Go ’Cats! 🐾

🎉🌮💜 It’s that time again… the 9th Annual LANU Tailgáte is BACK!

Join us this Saturday, Oct 4 @ 11AM at the Tech Parking Lot (Sheridan & Noyes) for the ultimate Homecoming celebration with your Latine comunidad 💃🏽🕺🏽

✨ Expect:
🌮 Taquiza (11–2)
🎶 Live performances by .lme , & (12–12:45)
🐎 Caballo Dorado (12:45)
🎧 Beats by
🎁 Giveaways from .costenita
🍹 Sponsored by

💜 Free for alumni, students, & tailgate lovers (donations welcome!)
Last year we had 250+ familia join… let’s make it even bigger this year!

Drop your 🎶 song requests or questions in the comments. Nos vemos pronto! 💜🐾

✨ From Campus to Career ✨
Ready to take the next step in your professional journey? 🚀

Join us Thursday, Oct 2nd at 5:30 PM for a virtual session with ALPFA — the nation’s leading organization for Latino professionals.

Hear from members of the Chicago ALPFA Professional Chapter how ALPFA shaped their careers and how it can support YOUR journey from college to career and beyond. 💼🎓

🔗 Sign up now through Eventbrite to secure your spot! (Link in bio)

🚨 Save the date! 🚨

In collaboration with and , we are proud to announced NU Athletics’ first ever celebration of Hispanic Heritage Month.

Join us for this historic event honoring our Latino/a/e student athletes, Latino/a/e student groups, and Latino/a/e comunidad.

Matches are free and open to the public with RSVP. More details to come! Vamos Northwestern 💜

Be sure to come out and support as they attempt to break the attendance record.

5:30pm Tailgate | 7pm Game

Ticket link in bio

Feliz Año Alumni! 🎉

For those hoping to get more involved in 2025, we have the perfect opportunity.
The Affinity Leaders & Learners (ALL) Mentorship Program pairs Latine alumni with deserving undergraduates with similar interests in order to further their professional development.

Program Timeline:
1/7-1/29 – Program Registration
2/11 – Mentorship matches announced
5/30 – Program ends

Sign Up here before Jan 29th: https://mentor.northwestern.edu/programs/affinity/leaders

Please email any questions to [email protected] and forward this post to any alumni that might be interested

One of our amazing alumni ‘17 🇻🇪 was featured in Intersections podcast for Hispanic Heritage Month.

Hear all about her Emmy nominations, Forbes 30 under 30, and being youngest national correspondent.

Feel free to DM us Latine alum that should be on the podcast next! 🙏🏽