Stories

Alex McCullough, AS’09 was reluctant to face his depression in high school, and silenced his mental health journey until it resurfaced in spring of 2009. “A weird aspect of our culture is that we stress that the way to fulfill your purpose in life is through your job,” says McCullough. “As I saw other friends getting jobs I wondered how I could be excited about what comes after college, and was left with a blank.”

This piece was collectively written by Bryan Faulkner, CJ’97, David Katz, LA’75, MEd’76, Thomas Kerr, E’69, MS’71 and Bill Nicholls, E’70. GPK nears its 100th anniversary On a bronze plaque in the lobby of Ell Hall, Gamma Phi Kappa’s name appears proudly alongside many student organizations that contributed to the erection of the building. Founded […]

References are the overlooked secret sauce of the job search. Supporters’ enthusiasm for your work can lead to an offer and reinforce the company’s decision to hire you over another candidate. The art of selecting and coaching references is as important as polishing your resume and practicing for an interview, so show some love for […]

Changes in the workplace have accelerated, particularly regarding remote work and diversity equity and inclusion (DEI) awareness and initiatives. To better understand these changes and their implications, we reached out to two alumnae for insights: Brie Reynolds, AS’04, a Career Development Manager at FlexJobs and Karina Barreto, DMSB’94, MBA’05, an experienced diversity, equity and inclusion […]

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While TV medical dramas have ruled entertainment for decades, Dr. Washington, AS’05, was putting in the real work. She received her medical degree from the University of Tennessee College of Medicine, and was the first Black woman to be admitted into the residency program. From a private practice in Texas to a prestigious surgery fellowship in Oregon, Dr. Washington is a lifelong learner, now specializing in liver and pancreatic procedures.

By Joe Cronin, DMSB’67 Young, ambitious professionals are seeking to reach the top of their company, but are finding fewer mentoring opportunities than ever before. This definite lack of mentoring in modern business has only intensified during the pandemic.  There are several reasons mentoring is on the decline:  First, management skills in general are lacking […]

Start-ups are rooted in innovation—striving to fill product gaps, build something new, and grow rapidly. But the startup life is not for everyone! It requires a tenacious and scrappy spirit, hard work, a high-risk tolerance, and an ability to stay ahead of the curve. Alexis Brinkman, SSH’14, and Zack Williamson, AMD’14, met while working at […]

Northeastern alumni can be found around the world—there over 275,000 people who are connected by one global university. Every day our alumni volunteers give their time and talent to make the Northeastern network even stronger.  In this episode, Ilana Gensler, MA’19 Assistant Director of Affinity and Domestic Engagement will speak with a few of our […]

SSH'21

Every day, Anneke Gustafson’s actions showcase how she chose the most fitting major for her life’s work. “Anneke’s interests are rooted in volunteerism, social impact and making her community a better place,” says Ariana Roche, academic advisor in the College of Social Sciences and Humanities. Anneke will graduate in May with a Bachelor of Science […]

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Although Ben Silvers is “a superb musician,” according to Daniel S. Godfrey, Professor and Chair in the College of Arts, Media and Design, the vocalist and keyboard artist has chosen to follow an unconventional path in the music industry. Ben, who has a 3.85 GPA and has been on the Dean’s List every semester, majored […]

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Jingwen “Jing” Ren immigrated to the United States from China when she was a young child. She is the first in her family to attend college, a major accomplishment in the eyes of her parents, but Jing has achieved so much more. A psychology major, she has a 4.0 GPA and has received many academic […]

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A soon-to-be graduate of the Bouvé College of Health Sciences with a bachelor’s degree in physical therapy, Jordan Goodman has an extensive list of accomplishments, both academic and extracurricular. She holds a 3.989 GPA, has been on the Dean’s List since 2016, and is a member of the University Honors program. Additionally, she has been […]