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Northeastern to partner with GE in new federal education innovation program

Northeastern is one of only eight universities selected for the Department of Education’s “EQUIP” program, which is aimed at building unique partnerships that lead to innovation in higher education and preparing more Americans with the skills required for the 21st-century workforce.

by Greg St. Martin August 16, 2016

Researchers to address critical need in tracking young students’ progress

With a $1.6 million grant from the U.S. Department of Education, Northeastern professors will develop a Web-based system that teachers can use to more easily track the progress of children with emotional or behavior disorders.

by Greg St. Martin July 7, 2015

President Aoun cautions about federal rating system, proposes innovative metrics to measure outcomes

As the White House prepares its framework for a new college ratings system, President Aoun proposed a series of critical value-added indicators for universities to help families have access to more reliable and transparent information for measuring students’ career and personal success.

by Greg St. Martin February 17, 2015

Northeastern launching innovative effort to increase STEM-degree attainment

Bolstered by nearly $9 million in government and philanthropic funding, Northeastern University’s Lowell Institute School will become the first-in-the-nation school focused on degree completion programs in science, technology, engineering, and math for non-traditional students.

by News@Northeastern October 1, 2014

Northeastern hosts U.S. under secretary of education

Martha Kanter, under secretary of the U.S. Department of Education, discussed the Obama administration’s blueprint for keeping college affordable in a town-hall-style forum at Northeastern on Tuesday.

by Jason Kornwitz May 9, 2012

Northeastern convenes financial aid meeting in Washington

Continuing his leadership on national higher education issues, President Aoun meets with federal education officials to discuss fate of Perkins Loan Program

by Greg St. Martin June 15, 2011