Northeastern University symposium highlights new challenges facing international project management At Northeastern University’s 4th Annual Global Symposium on Leadership and Project Management leaders in the field gathered with students and academics to discuss the many challenges and opportunities facing global businesses and industry. Kicking off the event, organizers invited Dr. Lavagnon Ika, Professor of Project […] The post Global Project Leaders Must Navigate Rising Geopolitical Un...| Northeastern University College of Professional Studies
How Universities and Small Local Businesses Are Opening Doors by Carl Zangerl “In one word—perseverance!” says Jen Faigel, CEO of CommonWealth Kitchen, when asked about the key to working with universities. Her company’s journey to get locally-sourced pizza sauce into one university’s dining halls illustrates both the challenges and possibilities of responsible procurement in higher […] The post Breaking Through the “Procuriarchy” appeared first on Northeastern University Coll...| Northeastern University College of Professional Studies
As Natalya Watson walked through the classrooms of a newly built school, teenage boys ran back and forth along the hallway. It was early June, and they were preparing for graduation — about 26 feet underground. Watson, a Northeastern University associate teaching professor in the Global Pathways and Immerse Programs, was visiting an underground school in Kharkiv, […] The post Natalya Watson, Global Pathways and Immerse Programs profess, finds resilient educators in Ukraine’s undergrou...| Northeastern University College of Professional Studies
Recipients to be recognized at Annual Champions for Biotechnology Education Awards BioConnects New England (BCNE), a multi-state coalition that aims to connect hubs throughout New England to support existing and establish new biomanufacturing infrastructure as a pathway to increase employment, proudly announces that Dr. Jared Auclair, co-lead of BCNE, has been named the 2025 Champion Public […] The post Jared Auclair Named 2025 Champion Public Advocate by MassBioEd appeared first on Northe...| Northeastern University College of Professional Studies
OAKLAND, Calif. — Teachers who work with English language learning students benefit from honest feedback from peers on their instruction, a Northeastern University researcher says. Observing teachers of all grade levels during monthly collaborative coaching sessions in Oakland, CPS associate professor of education Jaci Urbani found that when educators meet regularly to ask probing and […]| Northeastern University College of Professional Studies
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
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The Ditchfield AI Scholars Program now accepting applications! The Ditchfield AI Scholarship, funded by a significant gift from Allan and Priscilla Ditchfield, is available to students from Lynn who have been accepted to Northeastern University’s College of Professional Studies and attended a community college, completed college-level course work, including workforce training, and/or have expressed interest […] The post Lynn high school students interested in AI are eligible for new schol...| Northeastern University College of Professional Studies
Message From The Dean As summer winds down and we gear up for the start of a new fall term, I am truly inspired by the amazing innovation of our college community. Since we congratulated our graduates at commencement ceremonies across the country and world last May and June, our students, staff, and faculty have […] The post The Pulse: August 2025 appeared first on Northeastern University College of Professional Studies.| Northeastern University College of Professional Studies
Northeastern’s 2025 Women Who Empower Innovator Awards recognized 31 students, alumni, and affiliated entrepreneurs advancing ventures in health, technology, sustainability, and social innovation. Now in its fifth year, the program has awarded more than $1.8 million to 133 recipients, funding individuals rather than enterprises and connecting them to a robust support network. To mark the […] The post CPS Innovators Honored in 2025 Women Who Empower Awards appeared first on Northeastern Un...| 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 […] The post ‘This could be the night’: A FDNY Firefighter’s Mission to Make Museums More Equitable appeared first on Nor...| 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, […] The post NPR Station Highlights Northeastern’s Microcreden...| 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 […] The post Collaborating for Success: Expanding the Talent Pool for Massachusetts Biotech appeared first on Northeastern University College of Professional Studies.| 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 […] The post The Pulse: July 2025 appeared first on Northeastern University College of Professional Studies.| Northeastern University College of Professional Studies
By Heidi Happonen Northeastern University’s College of Professional Studies has established the Center for Bioinnovation, a groundbreaking initiative designed to advance the future of biopharmaceutical innovation through cutting-edge analytical characterization. Located in the heart of the Cambridge/Boston biotech corridor, the center aims to bridge the gap between academic research and the rapidly evolving biotechnology industry. […] The post New Center for Bioinnovation to Revolutioni...| 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
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
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