President Joseph E. Aoun Archives

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President Aoun discusses the future of higher ed with Council of Chinese American Deans and Presidents

Council of Chinese American Deans and Presidents that promotes diversity among American higher education leadership visited Northeastern for their 2022 annual forum and discussed the future of higher education institutions with Northeastern’s President Joseph E. Aoun.

by Alena Kuzub October 3, 2022

Photo by Alyssa Stone/Northeastern University

President Aoun welcomes new students to Northeastern’s global community during convocation

More than 3,000 first-year and transfer students gathered Tuesday morning at Matthews Arena on the Boston campus, while hundreds more participated in the event from around the world.

by Cynthia McCormick Hibbert September 6, 2022

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Summer Bridge Scholars make ‘tremendous start’ in their Northeastern experience

About 260 first-year students took the opportunity to visit the Boston campus and meet new friends and faculty through an intensive one-week-long Summer Bridge Scholars Program, designed to put individuals from historically underrepresented populations at the university on the path of lasting academic and career success.

by Alena Kuzub August 1, 2022

More than half of the graduates of the Roux Institute at Northeastern's inaugural class have jobs at Maine-based employers. Photo by Billie Weiss for Northeastern University

The future of Maine is now with first Roux Institute at Northeastern graduates

PORTLAND, Maine—The inaugural class of the Roux Institute at Northeastern walked the Commencement stage on Friday. President Joseph E. Aoun, as well as the institute’s founders, Maine’s governor, and Portland’s mayor, offered words of encouragement during a ceremony focused on the future of Maine and Northeastern’s entrepreneurial endeavors.

by Cody Mello-Klein June 10, 2022

Photo by Billie Weiss/Northeastern University

Aoun urges Congress to pass global competitiveness bill with three ‘key provisions’

On Monday, Northeastern President Joseph E. Aoun sent a letter urging passage of a merged bill to Speaker of the House Nancy Pelosi, Senate Majority Leader Charles Schumer, Senate Republican Leader Mitch McConnell and House Republican Leader Kevin McCarthy.

by David Nordman May 23, 2022

16 December 2012 - Nairobi, Kenya - Customers at an M-Pesa service outlet in Gatina slum, Nairobi. M-Pesa is a mobile-phone based money transfer and micro-financing service for Safaricom and Vodacom, the largest mobile network operator in Kenya and Tanzania. Currently the most developed mobile payment system in the developing world, M-Pesa allows users with a national ID card or passport to deposit, withdraw, and transfer money easily with a mobile device. Photo Credit: Benedicte Desrus/Sipa USA

There may be a new world economic power: Africa

The 54 African countries are poised to make the continent a new global economic power, according to business leaders who spoke at Northeastern’s inaugural African Business Conference. The annual forum is meant to expand partnerships as part of the university’s global spirit.

by Hillary Chabot February 17, 2022

‘The power of human connection’

Northeastern President Joseph E. Aoun expressed his admiration for, encouragement of, and confidence in the Class of 2020 during Commencement ceremonies on Saturday, Nov. 13.

by Cam Sleeper November 13, 2021

‘Be hungry’—and ‘trust your gut’

Chef, entrepreneur, and philanthropist Ming Tsai urged 2020 graduates to follow their passions, and to be kind, every day.

by Cam Sleeper November 13, 2021

President Aoun and Chef Ming Tsai are ready for Commencement 2020. Are you?

Northeastern's president, Joseph E. Aoun, and Commencement 2020 keynote speaker Chef Ming Tsai get ready for their roles in the festivities.

by Adam Fischer November 13, 2021

Graduates look up at streamers and brightly colored flags overhead

With ‘20/20 vision,’ Northeastern’s Class of 2020 celebrates graduation and looks to the future

Triumphant graduates from Northeastern’s Class of 2020 celebrated their long-awaited Commencement exercises Saturday with spirited ceremonies honoring their accomplishments, 18 months after the pandemic brought a premature end to their final semester.

by Hillary Chabot November 13, 2021

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