Location: Evanston, IL
Founded: 1851
Primary Athletic Conference: Big Ten Conference
Nickname: Wildcats
Colors: Purple, Black
Mascot Name: Willie
Institution Website: www.northwestern.edu
Athletics Website: nusports.collegesports.com
Bookstore: northwestern.bkstore.com
Fan Shop: nusports.collegesports.com/store/nw-store.html
Famous Alumni: Luke Donald (PGA)
Mike Greenberg (Writer/TV Personality)
Steven Colbert (Actor)
Michael Wilbon (Writer)
Zach Braff (Actor)
Rachel Nichols (TV Personality)
Darren Rovell (Writer/TV Personality)
Christine Brennan (USA Today)
Fun Fact: The Land of Lincoln Trophy goes to the winner of the Northwestern/Illinois football game.