The Pulse: August 2025
Message From The Dean
As summer winds down and we gear up for the start of a new fall term, I am truly inspired by the amazing innovation of our college community. Since we congratulated our graduates at commencement ceremonies across the country and world last May and June, our students, staff, and faculty have been doing amazing work advancing learning, careers, research, and more.
- A new mentorship program launched with 28 students and 28 mentors, including a leadership badge! We received over 170 applications — proving that there is demand for more mentorship opportunities that we will be exploring in the year to come!
- A new AI website launched to serve as the convening space for the constant innovation our community is making in this dynamic technological revolution.
- We celebrated 70+ learners who completed 8-weeks of biotech training at our Burlington campus — many of whom are moving forward with new careers.
- Our Graduate School of Education hosted a two-day residency on our Boston campus, where research and collaboration were featured and celebrated.
- Our Lab for Inclusive Entrepreneurship hosted the fourth annual Symposium on Responsible Procurement with partners from MIT and Babson, highlighting opportunities for small businesses to break into the pipeline of higher education.
These are the kinds of innovative developments that set CPS apart with an intrepid, fearless pursuit of the future. I encourage you to read the stories of these accomplishments and more below. And as you do, know that you are what inspires our constant innovation — whether you are a part-time student finishing your bachelor’s degree while balancing work and family, if you are full time graduate student who has travelled across the world to live out experiential learning while soaking up life in a new culture, if you are a member of our staff or faculty who is constantly looking for ways to open access for more learners to realize their educational journey — you inspire me and those around you every day. Thank you!
Thank you!
Upcoming Events and Opportunities
Global Symposium on Leadership and Project Management
The fourth Northeastern University Global Symposium on Leadership & Project Management, a premier gathering of thought leaders, industry experts, and scholars dedicated to advancing leadership and project management is scheduled for August 21-22, 2025. This symposium offers a platform for insightful discussions on the latest trends, strategies, and challenges shaping these fields.
The 2025 symposium theme, Transformative Leadership and Project Management: Driving Innovation, Sustainability, and Ethical Collaboration in a Dynamic World, reflects the urgent need for leaders and project managers to embrace agility, sustainability, and ethical decision-making. The rapid adoption of artificial intelligence (AI) and its profound impact on industries, workforce dynamics, and strategic decision-making have further heightened the need for innovative leadership and adaptive project management approaches. The increasing complexity of global markets, the accelerating pace of technological advancements, and the growing demand for sustainable solutions require organizations to adopt a forward-thinking approach. Effective leadership inspires teams, fosters innovation, and drives meaningful change, while strong project management ensures that strategic visions are executed with precision. Together, these disciplines create a foundation for organizations to thrive in an environment of constant change.
We invite you to join us at Northeastern University for this inspiring event. Whether you are an experienced professional, an emerging leader, or an academic eager to expand your knowledge, this symposium will offer valuable perspectives and tools to help shape the future of leadership and project management. Together, we can explore innovative solutions, harness AI’s transformative potential, and contribute to a more sustainable, ethical, and forward-looking world.
Innovate2Impact
Do you have an idea or solution to a health or healthcare problem?
Accelerate your drug, device, biologic, behavioral health intervention, or other innovation to the next level!
Innovate2Impact is designed to propel your health-related innovation or idea through the next steps. CPS has joined forces with Tufts University and MIT to give you the opportunity to showcase your early-stage concept or well-tested design, receive input from innovation experts, industry leaders, and clinical specialists, build collaborations, and explore funding opportunities. This four-part program is open to both emerging and experienced investigators working on health-related research.
The series kicks off on Tuesday, October 21 with an Innovation Expo. The Expo will showcase a variety of health-related innovations grounded in research, and teams developing innovations, investors, and anyone interested in improving health and healthcare are encouraged to attend.
Submit your Abstract! Emerging and experienced researchers may also submit abstracts via the Registration link below to participate in the lightning talks or poster session to gain valuable connections and potential funding opportunities.
Register and/or Submit your Abstract Today!
Now Launching: The Center for Bioinnovation at Northeastern University
We’re proud to announce the launch of the Center for Bioinnovation, a cutting-edge hub at the intersection of analytical science, biopharmaceutical innovation, and workforce development. Located in the heart of the Cambridge/Boston biotech ecosystem, the Center brings together world-class researchers, industry partners, and global collaborators to solve complex challenges in drug development, biomanufacturing, and regulatory science.
Intercultural Communication Skills Workshop on August 12th
Understanding intercultural communication is key to communicating effectively across cultural boundaries. It is important in today’s globalized world and in organizational efficiency. Join GLS to develop your intercultural communication skills in this workshop, where we will work together to broaden and deepen our cultural awareness. In this workshop, you will learn about communication strategies for different cultural contexts and practice these strategies. Register here.
International Students
Looking for a space to connect with other international students and gain academic and cultural support? The Office of Global Services offers a host of events and services for both incoming and current students.
Spotlight: Students in Co-Op
Do you have a story you’d like to share? Contact [email protected].
CPS News & Research
Global Campus Network News
Keep up with the latest from our colleagues around the network! Check out stories from our campus network where CPS is heavily active in teaching and research.
Faculty & Staff
Comings and Goings
Learn about new faces joining the CPS community! Personnel Changes.
August Staff/Faculty Milestones – Birthdays and Anniversaries
Can a Chatbot Help You Earn College Credit?
Amanda Welsh launched a crowd-sourced experiment testing the bold idea: can a chatbot interview help better understand how prior work or life experience might translate into course credit?
Check out this 20 minute Prior Learning Assessment chat bot and share with family and friends!
Francesca Grippa Co-Authors New Book on Leading Change
Francesca Grippa co-authored another book! Leading Meaningful Change combines psychological insights with cutting-edge data analysis to demonstrate how effective communication can drive both organizational and personal transformation.
🎉 Congratulations to Dr. Uwe Hohgrawe on Becoming a U.S. Citizen!
The College of Professional Studies is proud to celebrate an exciting milestone for one of our own: Dr. Uwe Hohgrawe, Associate Dean of Global Learner Access, Strategic Partnerships and AI, and Professor of the Practice, has officially become a United States citizen!
Belonging at CPS
Northeastern University seeks to foster a community of belonging. Our university is stronger as a result of the varied backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives that the members of our global community bring to the pursuit of knowledge. For more information please visit us at CPS Wellness & Belonging.
Upcoming Wellness and Belonging Events
- Belonging update with Mark Jannoni and Richard O’Bryant – September 8th at 1 pm ET – Outlook invitation coming soon.
- Teaching in Uncertain Times – September 22 at noon ET – register here.
- Building a Culture of Belonging conference for faculty and staff – October 27-28 (hybrid) – more information coming soon from the Office of Belonging.
Resources
- Supporting Ourselves and Our Learners in Difficult Times – CATLR resource guide.
- Minimizing and Responding to Student Incivility – CATLR resource guide.
Inclusive Outlook Calendar
In response to suggestions from faculty and staff, we have created an optional “inclusive calendar” in Outlook that you can overlay with your own Outlook calendar if you choose. This calendar highlights heritage months as well as cultural and religious holidays and festivals. The calendar is by no means exhaustive, and we expect it will grow over time. We hope that this inclusive calendar will support event planning and provide awareness of significant days for our CPS colleagues. To learn more and sign up for access, complete this form: https://forms.office.com/r/S4VDfujY4U
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