Peace Through Play

He’s taking a people-first approach to civil engineering

Recent graduate Jude Arbogast has helped to build schools, directed student groups, and worked with children to improve their cognitive and physical development. Now he’s among 10 promising engineers in the U.S. who have been recognized by the American Society of Civil Engineers for achieving academic excellence and serving people in his community.

by David Harbeck May 8, 2019

Student group harnesses the power of play to foster peace

The young humanitarians in Peace Through Play work with hundreds of children in K-8 schools and group homes in Boston’s Roxbury, Dorchester, Mission Hill, and South End neighborhoods. “Play provides a forum in which they can learn how to work cooperatively and function as positive members of their communities,” says group member Stephanie Roberts.

by Jason Kornwitz May 13, 2016

With Fulbright, Northeastern student wants to fuse education and violence prevention

Graduating senior Esther Laaninen has received a Fulbright fellowship to teach English in Colombia. She says her global experiences and teaching opportunities in communities around the world have prepared her well.

by Greg St. Martin May 4, 2016

He’s taking a people-first approach to civil engineering

Student group harnesses the power of play to foster peace

With Fulbright, Northeastern student wants to fuse education and violence prevention

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