Social Enterprise Institute

Twins work to ‘change lives one library at a time’

When they were just 12 years old, Northeastern students Seema and Suraj Korumilli founded a nonprofit aimed at promoting literacy through the creation of libraries around the world. Over the past four years, they have collected and donated more than 3,000 books to children in schools and orphanages in the U.S., India, Greece, and the Bahamas.

by Jason Kornwitz November 30, 2017

Meet the graduates: Alex Vipond

Vipond, DMSB’16, is a global citizen and a budding entrepreneur, a guitar player in a tight-knit band and a member of Northeastern’s Huntington 100. Here, he reflects on his past five years at Northeastern and looks ahead to the future.

by Jason Kornwitz May 2, 2016

Northeastern alumna, staff member receives Fulbright award

Nina Angeles, SSH’15, will examine the impact of social enterprise in Palestinian refugee communities by looking at how fledgling businesses run by community members affect their ability to improve their economic standing.

by Greg St. Martin April 13, 2016

Challenge to new students: explore the world, seize the day

Some 2,800 new students were officially welcomed into the Northeastern community on Tuesday at the President’s Convocation, where they were encouraged to take advantage of the many opportunities they’ll have at the university.

by Joe O'Connell September 3, 2014

The business of doing good

In May, some 30 Northeastern students began the Social Enterprise Institute’s monthlong field study program to Cuba and the Dominican Republic. In June, they returned with a deeper understanding of life in Latin America.

by Jason Kornwitz July 9, 2014

The power of ‘action figures’

Three leaders in gender equality and literacy education in the developing world discussed the value of giving back during a panel discussion on Wednesday evening in Blackman Auditorium.

by Jason Kornwitz April 25, 2014

Social entrepreneur steadfast in pursuit of global literacy

John Wood discussed his journey from corporate America to founding Room to Read, which has built thousands of libraries and schools in the developing world, at an event hosted by Northeastern’s Social Enterprise Institute this week.

by Joe O'Connell October 25, 2013

Students help South African businesses grow

On a Dialogue of Civilizations program in South Africa this summer, students worked closely with local entrepreneurs to deliver sustainable and socially responsible solutions for a variety of challenges facing their businesses.

by Jordana Torres September 3, 2013

Entrepreneurial mindset used to combat poverty

Emma Rubbins-Breen, a third-year international affairs major, whetted her appetite for social entrepreneurship while on a co-op in Paraguay.

by Matt Collette March 27, 2013

Sustainable business in a South African city

Through co-op with a business incubator in Cape Town, two Northeastern students helped transform social enterprises devastated by a long history of poverty and racism.

by Matt Collette February 15, 2013