Stories

S’24

What are some of your hobbies and interests? [Some of my hobbies and interests are] running, theater (acting), music (violin), camping, and cognitive health research. What are some examples of your involvement in the Northeastern community and the community at large? [At Northeastern, I was involved in] the Student Philanthropy Council, a Resident Assistant, NU […]

DMSB '24

“Michelle’s achievements inside and outside of the classroom represent some of the best that NU has to offer, making her an excellent candidate for the Compass Award.” -Todd M. Alessandri, Associate Dean of Undergraduate Education, D’Amore-McKIm Business School What are some of your hobbies and interests? [My hobbies are] lifting weights and working out, cooking […]

SSH’24!

“Jenia has the perseverance, initiative, creativity, and intellectual curiosity to be a fiercely positive force in the world.” -Layla D. Brown, Assistant Professor of Cultural Anthropology, Africana Studies, and Women’s, Gender, and Sexuality Studies What are some of your hobbies and interests? Academically and professionally, I enjoy researching and working with Black queer life, Black […]

Khoury’24

“James has had an outsized impact on the Northeastern and Khoury community. He is always happy to volunteer for us to attend any event, serve on any panel, and talk to his fellow students about his experiences. We look forward to hearing of his exploits as an alumnus.” -Benjamin Hescott, Senior Associate Dean of Academic […]

E'24

“Given Caro’s motivation with research and outreach excellence at Northeastern, I strongly believe that she makes significant advances in science and the world.” -Leila Deravi, Assistant Professor, Chemistry and Chemical Biology What are some of your hobbies and interests? I love reading, I’m a big bookworm, and my current favorite book is called “The Girl […]

S'24

“She is a fantastic asset to NU and I have absolutely no doubt that she will remain one of our highly involved alumni after graduation.” -Kirsten Fertuck, Biochemistry Director and Teaching Professor What are some of your hobbies and interests? I enjoy figure skating, watching figure skating, listening to a variety of music—from jazz to […]

BHS’24

“Laurel Bellemore embodies the values of leadership, volunteerism, academic integrity, and a deep-seated commitment to Northeastern and the broader community.” -Carmen Sceppa, Dean, Bouvé College of Health Sciences What are some of your hobbies and interests? One of the reasons I am so enamored with Boston is that it has so much to offer. In […]

S’25

“[Diana] is an accomplished biochemistry researcher with an impressive academic record, but also a recognized champion of the underserved communities that she is passionate about, working tirelessly to improve NU’s resources and connections within these communities.” Kirsten Fertuck, Biochemistry Director and Teaching Professor What are some of your hobbies and interests? [My hobbies are] art, […]

CPS’18

“I know that Northeastern has a quality of learning and care, from [the university and] your professors,” says Careen Turner, CPS’18 of Savannah, Georgia, by way of Owensboro, Kentucky. “You don’t get that everywhere, and they’re going to make sure that you understand the material. It’s going to make a lot of sense, and I […]

CJ'80

Meet Professor Dave Hagen, CJ'80! An associate teaching professor for the College of Professional Studies, Dave wanted to return to give back to the Northeastern community by teaching at his alma mater.

College of Social Sciences and Humanities

“To my students, I always like to talk about how impactful the Northeastern community was for me,” says Marie Ganim, Ph.D.’05. “I hope you’re able to appreciate the program that you’re in and I hope you’re able to appreciate Northeastern professors, because to me, it was very significant and impactful in my life…a lot of [my career] had to do with my Ph.D. [in public affairs] from Northeastern.”

CJ '90

Since she was a teenager, Alissa Krasner Maizes, CJ’90, has been a fan and consistent reader of Kiplinger Personal Finance Magazine. This past October, every reader’s dream became a reality for her—she was published by the magazine highlighting her successful college saving strategies that paid for both of her sons’ Northeastern experiences while simultaneously allowing her and her husband to save for retirement.