Stories Archive

BHS'10

Hanadi Hamzeh, BHS'10, always knew she wanted to be a business owner but initially thought it was going to be a doctor's practice. Hear Hanadi's journey to opening up Boston's premium consignment store Covet.

DMSB'23

Coming from a large business family, it was no surprise that Elina Agrawal, DMSB'23, would find her way into the Northeastern University Entrepreneurial Ecosystem. While she does not own her own business (yet), she has embraced the entrepreneurial mindset and wants to dive deeper into this community.

AS'05

Ammy Lowney, AS'05, never dreamed about owning a business but after teaching for close to a decade she jumped into opening the plant-based cafe JUICYGREENS with her husband, dreaming up new recipes and building communities along the way.

DMSB'86

What do the Beanpot and Chicken Lou’s have in common? They are both beloved Northeastern traditions, and Men’s Hockey Head Coach Jim Madigan speaks fondly of both. Coach Madigan set foot on campus for the first time in 1981 as a first-year student. Graduating in 1986, he landed his first assistant coaching job at Northeastern, and 34 years later, hasn’t looked back. However, the soul of Northeastern goes beyond academics and athletics, and Coach Madigan remembers a special friend and campus icon, Lou Ferretti, the late founder of Chicken Lou’s, a little sandwich shop on Forysth St.

Yolanda Fraction, MEd’12

If you’ve been contemplating a career change to work that makes a social impact, there’s no time like the present. There are many potential roles in organizations that make a difference. Here are some ways to take action towards your goal: #1 – Lean into your authentic self When you’re interviewing for a position, show […]

Assessing the Diversity and Inclusion of Your Next Employer There are many benefits to working in a company that supports diversity, equity and inclusion. Such organizations may be more empowering of the individual, deliver greater innovation, and be more financially successful.  When you interview as a candidate, you are assessing the role, expectations, the manager […]

DMSB’14

Associate Director, Advancement at The Michael J. Fox Foundation for Parkinson’s Research While taking a Soul Cycle class in London, Mary McQuillen, DMSB’14 spotted a Northeastern zip-up among the sea of fellow cyclers. Little did she know that this sweatshirt served as an icebreaker for Mary to meet senior vice president for University Advancement, Diane […]

AMD'12

If sports journalism makes you think of box scores and game recaps, you are only scratching the surface. Kade Krichko, AMD'12, is a freelance writer, editor, and photojournalist who makes a living traveling the world and chasing stories. Covering skateboarding in Cuba, and the history of skiing in China, he writes with a unique lens at the intersection of sports and culture and is published in The New York Times, ESPN, Outside Online and more.

DMSB'15

Born in France to two Cameroonian immigrants, Audrey Lang has lived in the US since she was three with the goal to work in Africa after her Northeastern experience. Having built a career in retail and e-commerce, Audrey landed an opportunity in Abidjan, Côte d'Ivoire at the largest marketplace for African-inspired goods. Hear from Audrey about how the pandemic has impacted her work, industry, and future travel plans.

Kyle Dolce, DMSB'21

Recent weeks have been challenging for entrepreneurs. Countless founders have watched their revenue sources – their customers – shrivel up. I am completing my finance degree at Northeastern this year, as well as my time on the IDEA management team. During this time, I have been fortunate enough to spend a significant time with founders […]

AMD'11

What is the “heart” of your ideal workplace? Who are the people, the values, and the shared goals? The answers to these questions help define an "employer brand"—the look, feel, and voice of a company. Employer branding and recruitment marketing are growing fields in the modern work landscape, where talent acquisition is competitive and employees are expecting more. Rian Finnegan, AMD'11 is a champion for the employee experience and followed a passion for creating engaging and inclusive company cultures. Rian’s experience spans diverse companies like Twitter, Pandora, Squarespace, and now, Instacart. Hear the latest trends in recruitment, and how a strong and authentic employer brand can attract and retain top talent.

Ayo Oshinaike, DMSB’16

I’ve been an entrepreneur for as long as I can remember. In fact, I started my first business at 15, selling juice and snacks at my school in Cape Town, South Africa. We learned early on that consumers needed to understand the nutrition content and ingredients of each product so it could match their dietary […]