Message From The Dean Welcome to the start of the 2025-2026 academic year! I am so excited to welcome new and returning students, faculty and staff to another amazing season of opportunity at the College of Professional Studies. In preparing for the year, August brought many opportunities for learning and celebration. No matter where in […]| Northeastern University College of Professional Studies
The room was filled with hope and anticipation as students, faculty, friends, family, and donors gathered to celebrate this year’s undergraduate scholarship award winners. The College of Professional Studies at Northeastern has long been rooted in advancing access to opportunity for learners at every stage of life to pursue their educational and career goals. One […]| Northeastern University College of Professional Studies
At CPS, you’ll gain career insights through case studies, real-world consulting projects, and collaboration with employers in your field.| Northeastern University College of Professional Studies
by Natalie Bowers At 51 years old, Fireman, Professor and Architect William F. Gates, Jr. of Brooklyn, New York, enrolled in Northeastern University’s Doctor of Education program with a clear message: space and place profoundly shape who we become. These elements influence our identity, values, worldview, and emotional resilience, often in ways we don’t fully […]| Northeastern University College of Professional Studies
By Natalie Bowers Every time I walk into the Belvidere building, the headquarter office of the College of Professional Studies, I find myself quietly marveling at the lush, healthy plants lining the halls and brightening the corners. The pothos spill like waterfalls from bookshelves. Towering cane plants stretch upward like green sculptures. Even in the […]| Northeastern University College of Professional Studies
Alexandra Candelas is not just a professor of digital media at Northeastern University College of Professional Studies; she is a seasoned tech executive, entrepreneur and co-founder of PenloParc, a BCorp consultancy for tech startups.| Northeastern University College of Professional Studies
WBUR, Boston’s NPR station, recently featured a story on the rising use of “microcredentials” to prepare workers for in-demand roles in the life sciences industry. The report spotlighted Northeastern University’s Pathmaker program, an eight-week training at the university’s Innovation Campus in Burlington that provides participants with hands-on lab experience and industry-recognized certifications. The WBUR segment, […]| Northeastern University College of Professional Studies
When Andrew Black found out about the PathmakerBio program last November, he didn’t at the time realize he would be starting it in December and landing a new job in biotech as a result. “I got my master’s degree in chemical engineering a decade ago but due to some personal medical issues, had to step […]| Northeastern University College of Professional Studies
Edward Miller, a teaching professor and political historian at Northeastern University, recently shared his insights with Northeastern Global News (NGN) following the release of over 240,000 records related to the 1968 assassination of the Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. The files, posted by the National Archives, provide unprecedented detail about the FBI’s extensive surveillance […]| Northeastern University College of Professional Studies
Message From The Dean I am profoundly proud of the College of Professional Studies and the remarkable community we have all built together. The past several weeks have been a testament to the power of collective dedication, curiosity, and collaboration that defines us as students, faculty, staff, alumni, and community and business leaders. From graduation […]| Northeastern University College of Professional Studies
by Natalie Bowers Sailee Redkar once pictured herself in a white coat, treating patients in a busy dental clinic in India. Dentistry had seemed like the right path: practical, respected, and secure. But midway through her studies, something started to bother her. “I was doing my residency in a public hospital, and I began noticing […]| Northeastern University College of Professional Studies
by Heidi Happonen From the sun-soaked streets of Haiti to the bustling innovation hubs of Boston, Loyd Joseph’s journey was anything but ordinary. An undergraduate student at pursuing a Bachelor of Science in Project Management, Joseph grew up in what he describes as “privileged in a country where opportunity was rare.” As such, he always […]| Northeastern University College of Professional Studies
by Natalie Bowers Pride Month shines a spotlight on visibility and belonging, but for Will Cribby, it’s more than a moment. It’s the throughline of his personal journey, professional mission, and current doctoral research. A Dorchester resident and EdD candidate at Northeastern University’s College of Professional Studies, Cribby is also assistant dean of students at […]| Northeastern University College of Professional Studies
Helly Shah: Building Bridges Between Cultures, One Student at a Time| Northeastern University College of Professional Studies
by Heidi Happonen When I sat down with Mary Ankomah over drunken noodles and pad tai on a sunny afternoon in Boston, she began our conversation with a quiet prayer, a gesture rooted in the faith and resilience that define her journey. I had recently learned that Ankomah was graduating with a master’s degree in […]| Northeastern University College of Professional Studies
Kristen Drobnis is more than just a professor at Northeastern University’s College of Professional Studies (CPS); she is a devoted alum, an active donor, and a tireless advocate for student success.| Northeastern University College of Professional Studies
Donovan McIntyre, an outfielder in the San Francisco Giants organization, is making strides both on the baseball diamond and in the classroom as he pursues his degree in Accounting and Finance at Northeastern University. Growing up just 30 minutes south of Chicago in Richton Park, McIntyre began playing baseball at age three. His baseball journey […]| Northeastern University College of Professional Studies
Ryan Westmoreland, a native of Portsmouth, always dreamed of playing for the Red Sox. But unlike most young baseball players in New England, his dream came true. Drafted in 2008, the outfielder joined the Red Sox organization where he launched a promising MLB career. Unfortunately, that career was cut short after two brain surgeries, the […]| Northeastern University College of Professional Studies
In the competitive world of professional baseball, where focus on the game often takes precedence, former MLB pitcher Dietrich Enns has achieved success both on and off the field by completing his management degree at Northeastern University. Enns, who was drafted by the New York Yankees in 2012 and made his Major League debut with […]| Northeastern University College of Professional Studies
Luke Bard, a former Major League Baseball pitcher, has successfully transitioned from professional sports to academia, completing his degree at Northeastern University. His story serves as an inspiration for other athletes considering furthering their education while balancing their careers. Bard, who hails from Charlotte, North Carolina, initially attended Georgia Tech in Atlanta. However, he chose […]| Northeastern University College of Professional Studies
by Natalie Bowers A Personal Journey Rooted in Advocacy Earlene Avalon’s journey began in Dorchester, Massachusetts, during her senior year at Dorchester High School in 1992, when an immediate family member was diagnosed with cancer. This life-altering moment transformed Avalon into a staunch advocate, not just for her family member but for her community. She […]| Northeastern University College of Professional Studies