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Teaching Organizational Awareness in the Built Environment Sector

Industry veteran David Alexander shared lessons from his career with current students in Northwestern Engineering’s Master of Science in Executive Management for Design and Construction (EMDC) program.
Dec 19, 2024

Sanjay Sood Shares Leadership Lessons and Life Insights with Graduates

Sood spoke at the December 14 PhD Hooding and Master’s Degree Recognition Ceremony, recalling the lessons he’s learned during his career.
Dec 16, 2024|from Northwestern Engineering News

Building on Newfound Knowledge

Bill Potempa (EMDC '19) shares how the EMDC program accelerated his professional growth and prepared him to be director of construction at WG Construction Co.
Dec 10, 2024

EMDC Announces Upcoming BuiltX

EMDC announces an upcoming Built Environment Exchange (BuiltX).
Dec 5, 2024

Sanjay Sood to Speak at PhD Hooding and Master’s Degree Recognition Ceremony

Sood, senior vice president and chief technology officer at CDW, will speak to graduates and their families during a ceremony on December 14 at Pick-Staiger Concert Hall.
Nov 25, 2024|from Northwestern Engineering News

John A. “Mac” McQuown, Northwestern Alumni Medalist and Benefactor, Dies at 90

An entrepreneur, financial innovator, and philanthropist, McQuown made an impact on sustainability, environmentalism and engineering research.
Oct 25, 2024|from Northwestern Engineering News

All Aboard for EMDC

Kevin Nolan credits his master’s degree experience for giving him what he needs to succeed as a senior associate at STV, a professional services company that specializes in architecture, engineering, construction management, and planning.
Sep 24, 2024

Spotlight on Sustainable Architecture

Nagham Obaid (EMDC ‘23) shares why she wanted to attend EMDC's latest BuiltX event and hear about architect Gordon Gill's approach to leadership and design.
Jul 9, 2024

Creating A Magical Loop

The Builtx event gave EMDC students a glimpse into the lives of successful executives in the built environment industry and a roadmap to follow to become one themselves.
Jun 17, 2024

Sheila Gujrathi Tells Her Story to Graduating Seniors

Gujrathi, a biotechnology entrepreneur and executive, healthcare investor, and drug developer with more than 25 years of experience, and Dean Christopher Schuh spoke at the 2024 Undergraduate Convocation on June 10.
Jun 11, 2024|from Northwestern Engineering News

Grace Wang Tells Graduates to Think Big, Value Others, and Themselves

Wang, president of Worcester Polytechnic Institute, and Dean Christopher Schuh spoke at the 2024 PhD Hooding and Master’s Recognition Ceremony on June 10.
Jun 11, 2024|from Northwestern Engineering News

The Secret to Answering, 'What Are You Working On?'

EMDC adjunct professor Jackie Loewe shares tips on how to make yourself memorable when it comes to networking.
Jun 5, 2024

Building a New Future

Jose Rosas leans on lessons from the EMDC program as he plays a vital role in the construction of Neom, a futuristic and sustainable city coming to life in Saudi Arabia.
May 6, 2024

WATCH: Behind-the-Scenes Look at EMDC

A new program video spotlights why students and alumni chose the EMDC program and how they've benefited from their EMDC experiences.
Apr 24, 2024

Sheila Gujrathi, Grace Wang to Address 2024 Northwestern Engineering Graduates

On June 10, Gujrathi and Wang will speak at the McCormick Undergraduate Convocation and PhD Hooding and Master’s Degree Recognition Ceremony, respectively.
Apr 23, 2024|from Northwestern Engineering News
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