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Please Don’t Eat Raw Meat, Warns Food Safety Expert
The Centers for Disease Control estimate that 48 million people get sick each year from food-borne illnesses, and some are quite severe—128,000 people are hospitalized, and 3,000 die from food-borne pathogens. CPS food policy expert Darin Detwiler explains why mitigating risk while eating raw meat is a complicated matter.
With a Boost From the Akamai Foundation, Northeastern, Bunker Hill Community College, and Middlesex Community College Kick Off Initiative to Strengthen Pathway From Community College to the Tech Sector
‘Earn and learn’ initiative seeks to open doors, expand equity in computing.
From Kabul to Campus: Afghan Students Retrace Their Harrowing Journey to America
Four Afghan women share their stories about coming to Northeastern in Boston as newly arrived refugees and starting their studies at the College of Professional Studies.
A Passion for History
With a new syllabus in development, a new book set for release, and a deep well of practical knowledge, Professor Edward H. Miller emphasizes excellence, engagement, and experiential learning.
Ironman Triathlete Harnesses Maple Water to Build Sustainable Sports Drink Business
College of Professional Studies alumna Kate Weiler is passionate about sports, fitness, nutrition and nature. Tapping her entrepreneurial skills and the natural filtration of trees, the MS Applied Nutrition ‘13 graduate built Drink Simple, a thriving company that offers a way for people to stay hydrated with maple water. Watch this episode of “What It […]
Meet Our New and Promoted Faculty
The College of Professional Studies welcomes 15 new faculty colleagues and congratulates 11 faculty colleagues who earned a promotion this year.
A Journalist Reborn
When his industry—and a brilliant career—suddenly collapsed, Ian Thomsen MPS’21 launched a personal reinvention for the digital age “This is the tale of an old man who dreams of telling a new story.” So begins Ian Thomsen’s master’s thesis, in which the 2021 College of Professional Studies (CPS) graduate recounts his journey to spectacular professional […]
Dawn of the Global Consensus Toolkit
Diplomacy meets equity as an interdisciplinary partnership yields a powerful new platform aimed at leveling the policy-making playing field.
A Pair of $7 Shoes Sparked Her Career Exposing the Real Cost of Fast Fashion
Elizabeth Cline, a master's degree student in global studies and international relations at CPS, advocates for sustainable fashion.
Graduation 2021
The College honors master’s and doctoral graduates, citing ‘ingenuity and resilience’ with ceremonies that emphasize service, perseverance and experiential learning.