Golden Graduates reminisce about their college days at a luncheon on campus following the Commencement Ceremony on May 2, 2008. From left: Francis Manning, BA'58; Barbara Manning; Warren Kundert, E'58; Maredith Kundert, BHS'58; John Reardon, BA'58; and Mary Reardon.
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STERNBERGS DONATE $5 MILLION TO ESTABLISH ENDOWED CHAIR, PROFESSORSHIP
Sy Sternberg, MS'68, and his wife, Laurie Sternberg, generously donated $5 million to establish two endowed interdisciplinary faculty positions at the university.
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PROFESSORS' WORKS ADORN CAMPUS
Depictions of the local police force and golden fields of Idaho and Washington are two large-scale artistic renderings now hanging throughout campus, visible signs of Northeastern University’s growing commitment to arts and creative expression.
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FORMER TRUSTEE'S CHILDREN DONATE $100,000 TO SUPPORT SCHOLARSHIPS
Samuel Solomon, MBA'88, and his sisters, Sally Solomon, MS'06, and Susan Solomon Pack, have directed $100,000 from the estate of their father, beloved Northeastern University trustee Bernard “Bunny” Solomon, to support student scholarships.
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PRESIDENT MEETS WITH NEWEST PRESIDENTIAL SCHOLARS
Full of excitement and promise, the newest Presidential Scholars and Hodgkinson Award winners turned out April 18 with parents and mentors to ring in the newest chapter of their educational careers.
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CHAIRMAN OF THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES NEAL FINNEGAN RECEIVES TWO PRESTIGIOUS AWARDS
He was honored by the National Association of Corporate Directors New England Chapter with a lifetime achievement award for his work in finance as well as non-profits, and by University President Joseph E. Aoun with Northeastern's first Presidential Medallion.
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AFRICAN-AMERICAN INSTITUTE CELEBRATES 40th ANNIVERSARY
Northeastern University’s John D. O’Bryant African-American Institute celebrated its 40th Anniversary and Reunion Celebration recently with a festive week of activities.
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PROFESSOR RECEIVES $1.4 MILLION
NIH GRANT
Dr. Kim Lewis, Professor of Biology and Director of the Antimicrobial Center, has been awarded a grant from the National Institutes of Health (NIH) to examine the genetics of multidrug tolerance in bacteria.
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NU FAMILY DAY AT FENWAY ON JUNE 14
Sponsored by Liberty Mutual
Come enjoy a great fun-filled day at Fenway Park, the home of the World Series champion Boston Red Sox.
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HUSKY NATION MEETS RED SOX NATION
Northeastern University’s Regional Alumni Chapters will be hosting outings at Major League Baseball stadiums across the country throughout the summer.
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GOLDEN GRADS PROVIDE WINDOW TO THE PAST AT COMMENCEMENT 2008
Continuing a tradition of involvement with our most seasoned alumni, more than 40 Golden Graduates participated in Commencement 2008 on May 2, leading the procession of graduating seniors into the TD Banknorth Garden. >> Full Story |
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WELCOME TO HUSKY NATION
More than 500 seniors attended the Welcome to Husky Nation event on May 1 at the Curry Student Center.
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Jack Greene, CJ'73
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FOR JACK GREENE, CJ’73, THE NAME MAY HAVE CHANGED BUT THE EXPERIENCE REMAINS THE SAME
As a graduate of the College of Criminal Justice, Class of 1973, and a fervent advocate of Northeastern University’s world-renowned cooperative education program, Jack Greene is keenly aware of the concerns of his fellow alumni.
He’s heard about the unfounded notion that the university is moving away from its bread-and-butter program. He’s conscious of the anxiety encompassing some alumni that mistakenly believe co-op is not as vital a component of the Northeastern educational experience as it once was.
In actuality, much of the hubbub is simply misguided.
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