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
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
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
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
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