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CPS Professor Darin Detwiler Shares Concerns Related To Avian Flu with The New York Times
CPS’s Darin Detwiler, a noted food safety expert, shared his perspectives with the New York Times on the risks of consuming raw milk as cows are increasingly contracting a strain of avian influenza. “I don’t think that one can make an argument that we shouldn’t be concerned about drinking raw milk in this era.” The […]
The Power of Experience: A celebration of the 2024 Experiential Learning Awards
On April 24, nominees and winners of the College of Professional Studies’ (CPS) Experiential Learning Awards were celebrated with family, friends, sponsors, faculty, and peers. As Interim Dean, Jared Auclair, kicked off the event, he told the crowd: “I am a big believer in the power of learning by doing.” This ethos represents the cornerstone […]
A Mathematician in Foundation Year
Spotlight: Fareed Hawwa, PhD, Assistant Teaching Professor Fareed Hawwa, Assistant Teaching Professor, enriches his students’ learning experience with his extensive real-world financial expertise. A significant career in the finance sector preceded his time at Northeastern University in Foundation Year, one of a variety of pathway programs offered by the College of Professional Studies (CPS). Hawwa […]
The National Association of Educational Procurement and The Northeastern Lab for Inclusive Entrepreneurship Announce Educational and Research Partnership
The National Association of Educational Procurement (NAEP) and the Northeastern Lab for Inclusive Entrepreneurship announced plans to collaborate on a range of research and educational initiatives in support of supplier diversity in higher education to expand access for diverse small businesses to the higher education marketplace. According to Francesca Grippa, Executive Director of the Lab […]
The Art of AI and Storytelling
How CPS’s Digital Media department is leading human-powered creativity using artificial intelligence. The power of story is an essential part of human existence. As relational beings, we have been connecting through story since the cave drawings of our Neanderthal forebearers 64,000 years ago. And while we have come a long way since over the millennia, […]
CPS Faculty Awarded Prestigious National Award for GenAI English Language Instruction
This past week, Rachel Toncelli and Ilka Kostka were awarded the Ron Chang Lee Award from TESOL International Association. Named in honor of one of the pioneers in the implementation of technology in English Language Teaching (ELT), Kostka and Toncelli’s work was recognized for its pedagogical innovation. The award recognized a blueprint the pair developed for […]
Emerging research reveals the blurred lines between humans and technology
Using cutting-edge data and analysis, this new book shares the impact of our rapidly growing digitized society. These new insights into human behavior are just some of the examples coming out of a recently published book detailing the impact of our digitized society. In the increasingly blurred lines between our engagement via technology versus in […]
Northeastern University Secures Approval for 23-Story Student Housing Tower in Boston
Northeastern University has been given the green light by the Boston Planning and Development Agency for its latest student housing project, set to grace the Boston campus skyline with a striking 23-story tower. Collaborating with American Campus Communities, the university plans to provide accommodation for up to 1,300 students. This ambitious venture involves partnerships with […]
Save the date: Northeastern Giving Day is on April 11.
Generous donors make Northeastern’s Giving Day one of the most exciting events of the year. Your gift has a direct impact on our students and carries the power to help them spark fresh ideas, solve problems, and experience the world in new ways. The Giving Day site is now live! As a member of our […]
Cross-institutional team awarded $1M to advance workforce development
Interim Dean, Jared Auclair, is part of a cross-institutional and cross-disciplinary team that was recently awarded $1M to advance workforce development. The Atlantic Resiliency Innovation Institute (ARII), in collaboration with The Marshfield Chamber of Commerce, Northeastern University, Marshfield Public Schools, and the Town of Marshfield, is establishing a federally funded technology incubator and workforce development […]