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Alumni
Supporting a New Era in Boston
SSH '13, MPA '18
By Brianna Mitchell “If I could have told myself in high school that I was going to work for the mayor of Boston, who is the first female mayor of Boston [and]….a mom whose kids go to the same school as mine…I don’t think I would have believed you. I try to remember that, and […]
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Alumni
Engineering Change at Google and Home
E'22, MS'22
Growing up in Bahrain, Fatema Janahi, E’22, MS’22, was always interested in environmental sustainability. Inspired by dialogues on reforming economies to be less dependent on the gas and oil industry, Janahi believed she would pursue environmental science in higher education—therefore it was a surprise when she joined her after-school robotics program. Despite not being enrolled […]
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Alumni
Making a Rare Impact
AMD'18
By Brianna Mitchell You may have seen their viral blush star in countless TikTok makeup tutorials, heard about their recent celebrity-studded benefit to raise money for mental health resources, or know the beauty brand’s founder, actress and singer Selena Gomez. As a social media and content assistant manager, Louise Dechelle, AMD’18, understands the gravity of […]
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Ascending the Company Ladder
DMSB’79
“It’s a phenomenal education that you’re getting at Northeastern, says Nick Fanandakis, DMSB’79. This school is now thought to be one of the premier institutions that exists today, not only academically but also because of its second to none co-op program.” Hailing from a suburb, south of Boston, and now living in Pennsylvania, Fanandakis took […]
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Alumni
Live from New York, An Alumna Shines at NBCUniversal
AMD'23
Northeastern Alumna Antonia Sousa showcases the content creation skills she developed during her co-ops and College of Arts, Media and Design courses at NBCUniversal. By Brianna Mitchell “Working in late night has been really exciting because I’m editing clips that go on social that very same day…it’s the most rewarding thing because you’re instantly seeing […]
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Alumni
Creating Magic Behind the Scenes at The Walt Disney Company
Khoury'20, MS'23
Double Husky Ifteda Ahmed-Syed’s Northeastern journey helped her find her dream job as a software engineer at The Walt Disney Company. By Brianna Mitchell “I like to joke that I was raised by films…so it was a childhood dream to at least be adjacent to storytelling and entertainment,” says Ifteda Ahmed-Syed, Khoury’20, MS’23. The Double […]
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Alumni
Striking a Professional Equilibrium Between Science and Fiction
BHS'14
“I still value everything that I learned at Northeastern,” says Nick Casbarro, BHS’14, while reminiscing about his time on the university’s Boston campus.
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Alumni
Delivering Good Vibes to the Corporate World
AMD’12
Ali Singer, a 2012 graduate of the College of Arts, Media and Design, was a second-year student at Northeastern when her friend took her to a yoga class. Throughout that class, she felt the benefits of the practice—beyond just the physical ones.
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Alumni
Building a Career in Software Engineering with the Co-op
Dipanjan Haldar, MS’19
“I wanted a computer science program that is very solid in its foundation, very well-reputed, and at the same time, provides an excellent opportunity for getting a job,” says Dipanjan Haldar, MS’19, breaking down the criteria he used to select a master’s program. “Northeastern computer science is a top-rated program here in the United States, […]
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Alumni
Becoming Comfortable with Being Uncomfortable
“My decision to pursue my Master of Science in human resource counseling with Northeastern, was driven by my interest in pursuing career advancement opportunities. I was working in human resources and recruiting at the time, and wanted to expand my knowledge” says Cheryl Haynes, MS’94 with a smile while reminiscing about her Northeastern experience. “It […]
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Alumni
Seizing the Power of the Northeastern Co-op
DMSB'72
“I loved my time in Boston,” says Steven Summer, a 1972 graduate of the D’Amore-McKim School of Business, with a smile. “I mean, a lot of things drew me to Northeastern, notwithstanding the proximity and co-op program. At that point, Northeastern was much more focused on our careers and our work.” Summer, currently the president […]
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Compass
Benjamin Lanava
E'24
“He has demonstrated the core values of leadership, volunteerism, and academic integrity throughout the past four years and is a natural leader that knows what it means to give back and is empowered to be involved in activities that benefit others at Northeastern.” -Annalisa Onnis-Hayden, Teaching Professor and Vice Chair for CEE Undergraduate Studies, and […]