Impact Stories
Record Philanthropic Support Expands Opportunity at Northwestern Pritzker Law
The Law School concluded a record-setting year of philanthropic support in FY26, raising $18.3 million in new gifts and commitments and generating significant momentum to advance the school’s priorities.
Kimbra and Mark Walter Strengthen Access to Northwestern Pritzker Law with $1 Million Commitment
Kimbra (BA ’85) and Mark Walter (JD ’85) have made a $1 million commitment to the Walter Family Foundation Scholarship Fund in support of Opening Doors: The Scholarship Campaign for Northwestern Pritzker School of Law.
John F. Jennings (JD ’67) and Stephen Molinari Jr. Create a Charitable Gift Annuity to Amplify their Support of Students
John “Jack” Jennings (JD ’67) credits Northwestern Pritzker School of Law with transforming his worldview and launching him into a distinguished career in public service.
Jonathan Entin (JD ’81) Gives Back, Paying Tribute to Northwestern Pritzker Law
For Jonathan Entin (JD ’81), his reason for establishing scholarship support for students at Northwestern Pritzker School of Law is simple — give back what was once given…
Legal Trailblazer Sherrese Smith (JD ’96) Establishes Scholarship Fund to Support Students
When Sherrese Smith (JD ’96) looks back on her years at Northwestern Pritzker School of Law, she remembers both the academic rigor and financial challenges…
It’s All in the Family for Jordon Kruse (JD ’97)
Alvin Kruse (BA ’65, JD ’68) left Oklahoma and set out for Northwestern University in Evanston, Illinois, sight unseen. He enrolled as an undergraduate because of the scholarship that would afford him a college education…