Annual Northwestern SPS Symposium
The 2026 Northwestern SPS Symposium was a success! We want to thank all of our SPS students, faculty, staff, and alumni who joined us October 8-10. We hope you'll join us again in 2027. In the meantime, if you have any questions, reach out at spsevents@northwestern.edu.
Corresponding with Northwestern Reunion Weekend (Homecoming), the SPS Symposium is an opportunity to meet students outside of your courses, engage with exciting speakers, and experience the Chicago campus.
2026 Schedule of Events
- Welcome Reception
Thursday, 10/8, 5:30 to 7 p.m. CT
Chicago campus - Prentice Harris Family Atrium - Academic Conference
Friday, 10/9, 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. CT
Chicago campus - Wieboldt Hall - Homecoming Pre-party and Football Game
Saturday, 10/10, 9:30-11:30 a.m. CT
Evanston campus - Bat 17
Celebrating Northwestern's 175th Anniversary
This year Northwestern is marking 175 years of learning, discovery, and community, celebrating the people and ideas that have shaped the University and will define its future. Symposium and Homecoming embody Northwestern's belief that education and professional growth extend beyond the classroom. Convening students, faculty, and alumni from across the world, Symposium sustains the intellectual and professional communities that form the backbone of lifelong learning. Explore more at 175 Years - Northwestern University.