May 2024: In case you missed it
As June begins, here’s a look back at the most notable stories shared in May. From a major merger to graduates landing jobs, here’s a recap of the highlights.
Northeastern University and Marymount Manhattan College in New York City agree to pursue merger
Northeastern and Marymount Manhattan College have agreed to merge, creating Northeastern University – New York City, the 14th campus in Northeastern’s global system. This merger combines MMC’s performing arts strengths with Northeastern’s experiential learning and research network, providing enhanced opportunities for both students and faculty.
Many graduates will leave Northeastern with jobs already waiting for them. See where
they’re going next
Many of Northeastern’s 2024 graduates are stepping into the workforce with job offers in hand, thanks to the university’s co-op program. Graduates have secured positions at companies like Guardian Agriculture, the National Park Service and LG Energy Solution Vertech Inc.
She’s a pro cyclist racing on weekends, but this Northeastern grad says co-ops put her business career in motion
Helena Gilbert-Snyder, a pro cyclist and Northeastern graduate, shares how the university’s co-op program prepared her for a successful business career. She secured co-ops at L.E.K. Consulting and Specialized, leading to a full-time role in financial planning and analysis at Specialized.
Expanded mental health and wellness programs launched at Northeastern with
help of student leaders
Northeastern has expanded its mental health and wellness programs, thanks to efforts by student leaders. New initiatives include enhanced 24/7 support through Uwill, unlimited free virtual counseling and the launch of Togetherall, an online peer-to-peer mental health community.
Three cheers for husband, wife — and their 5-year-old daughter — at Northeastern’s
Seattle commencement
In a heartwarming moment at Seattle’s Benaroya Hall, Qingzhao Li and Wen Min received their master’s degrees in computer science from Northeastern, accompanied by their 5-year-old daughter, Camila. The couple transitioned from finance in China to tech in the U.S., crediting Northeastern’s Align Master’s program and co-op opportunities for their career shifts to Meta and Amazon.
Photos: Northeastern University’s 122nd commencement
Northeastern celebrated its 122nd commencement at Fenway Park, with more than 10,000 graduates. Highlights included speeches by President Joseph E. Aoun, National Science Foundation Director Sethuraman Panchanathan and Morehouse College President David A. Thomas.
University News
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Northeastern student’s nonprofit is empowering high schoolers to drive real-world business impact -
This Northeastern co-op helped develop algorithms for high-performance “brain-inspired” computing hardware -
Northeastern co-op students work to prevent neglected tropical diseases and birth injuries among women in rural Kenya
Sports
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Meet team-minded Harold Woods, the ‘cool uncle’ behind Northeastern’s early success in men’s basketball -
Conference champions Abigail Hassman and Ben Godish lead Northeastern to NCAA cross country regionals -
After pain and perseverance, Maddie Vizza returns to lead Northeastern women’s basketball team