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Staff Spotlight: Arlene Buchanan, Associate Director of Employer Engagements and Partnerships Outreach
"Northeastern University stands out by providing industry-aligned co-op experiences that significantly increase employability - boom, the ROI. I am proud of the impactful work we are doing and excited about the contributions I can make in this role."
Faculty Spotlight: Nneka Allen-Harrison, Assistant Adjunct Professor at Mills College
“The disparities in employment and economic outcomes for the Black labor force in the Bay Area underscore the urgent need for solutions that promote social empowerment and create a more equitable society."
2024 Women Who Empower Awards
Four of the 33 winners are affiliated with CPS. 2024 recipients were selected by a panel of judges and will receive a total of $500,000 in funding.
Rachel Toncelli Selected by U.S. Department of State for Prestigious English Language Specialist Project
by Natalie Bowers The U.S. Department of State announced the selection of Rachel Toncelli , CPS Lecturer for NU Immerse and Global Pathways, for a 2-week English Language Specialist project focusing on teaching academic writing in the age of generative artificial intelligence (GenAI) in Russia at a national conference focused on teaching writing. Toncelli is […]
Staff Spotlight: Pete Cardillo, Associate Director of Employer Engagement
Last year marked an exciting milestone for CPS with the launch of its first-ever in-house Employer Engagement Team, dedicated to creating dynamic experiential learning opportunities for students.
The Spirit of Giving: From Co-op Student to Donor
Few understand the value of co-op education quite like Jim Nolan. As a graduate of the College of Professional Studies, BA Business & Administration ‘71, and lifetime career in commercial real estate, Nolan encourages everyone to embrace the practice of philanthropy.
The Power of Experiential Learning
Real world experience. Real life impact. Experiential learning is a cornerstone of the Northeastern student journey. At the College of Professional Studies, students engage in a variety of opportunities to gain meaningful hands-on experience working with businesses and organizations with real world challenges that need solving. At the same time, businesses and non-profit organizations gain […]
A Resume of Advocacy
Jeremy Thompson is currently enrolled at CPS as a BS Finance and Account Management major with a concentration in Entrepreneurship (‘25).
CPS Alum Recognized by the Equity Consortium for Helping Schools Achieve Equity
Northeastern EdD alum, Dr. Antonio Boyd receives honorable mention in the ACE 2024 Excellence in Equity Awards for Educators. This national award honors companies, leaders, authors, and educators whose tremendous efforts in education are helping schools achieve equity everywhere. For more than 25 years, Boyd has served as President and CEO of Think Tank Consulting […]
‘Double Husky’ John Lam is retiring from Boston Ballet. He’ll be busier than ever
The 20-year ballet veteran has balanced fatherhood, college and the grueling demands of life as an elite professional dancer. Northeastern’s College of Professional Studies has helped him do it — and prepare for his next chapter.