The civil rights movement lost torch-bearer John Lewis six months ago, but his legacy was still very much alive yesterday as the Northeastern community remembered how the Georgia congressman’s encouraging words to stir up “good trouble” impacted their lives and their...
‘I’ve Spent My Whole Career Figuring Out How To Do Things, Then Doing Them’
Northeastern alum Wendy Zinn is the senior vice president of the YMCA of Greater Boston on Huntington Avenue. The YMCA’s grab-and-go meal program has served more than three million meals to families during the pandemic.
Catching Up With Anjimile, Whose Debut Album Was Named One Of NPR’s Top 50
Anjimile Chithambo has had quite the year. The singer-songwriter’s debut album, Giver Taker, was released in September, and it quickly gained critical acclaim.
Northeastern Is Prioritizing Minority-Owned Businesses During The Covid-19 Pandemic
Lindsay Dahlberg, associate director for procurement services at Northeastern, will be honored by the Greater New England Minority Supplier Development Council. On behalf of Northeastern, she will accept the “Institution of Higher Learning” award for continuous...
Northeastern Honors Six Trailblazers For Their Commitment To The University’s Global Mission
On Monday, Northeastern honored six university-affiliated leaders for their continued service toward furthering the university’s mission at the Networked For Life celebration, the annual volunteer leadership summit that recognizes exceptional trailblazers in the...
A Conversation with Mercedes Abramo, President and CEO of Cartier North America
Watch the conversation with Mercedes Abramo, President and CEO, Cartier North America and Linda Pizzuti Henry, CEO of Boston Globe Media Partners and Co-Founder of HUBweek; followed by a session focused on entrepreneurship and social impact with Fellows from the Cartier Women’s Initiative.
The Secret To Becoming A Brave Leader Isn’t Courage. It’s Honesty
The secret to becoming a brave leader isn’t courage. It’s honesty, according to Kimberly Davis, senior executive vice president of social impact, growth initiatives, and legislative affairs at the National Hockey League, who spoke at Wednesday’s Women Who...
At PepsiCo, She Was Once One of Corporate America’s Most Powerful Women. Now She’s Paving The Way For Others.
Indra K. Nooyi fielded questions from Joseph E. Aoun, president of Northeastern, in a livestream organized by the university’s Women Who Empower diversity and entrepreneurship initiative.
Intellectual Property In The 21st Century Will Be Shaped By Values Of Justice And Equality
Jessica Silbey, professor of law and director of the Center for Law, Innovation and Creativity, recently delivered her keynote talk titled “Against Progress: Intellectual Property and Fundamental Values in the Internet Age” during the 56th Annual Robert D. Klein...
Global Perspectives Recap: What Happens To Europe If A Brexit Trade Deal Isn’t Reached?
The virtual panel discussion was sponsored by Northeastern’s Young Global Leaders program and hosted by graduates Emilio Botin and Alia Malik.