by Sam Cosenza | Jun 12, 2026 | Featured Stories, Student Opportunities, article
A business built on hard work and kindness Ray Ciccolo reflects on his life and philanthropy Growing up in Cambridge, Mass., in the late 1940s, Ray Ciccolo learned at an early age the importance of hard work and earning a college degree. As a budding entrepreneur at...
by Sam Cosenza | Nov 22, 2023 | Student Opportunities, Faculty Excellence, Communities of Belonging, article
These Campaign Champions Are Powering Our Future Since the launch of the $1.3 billion Experience Powered by Northeastern campaign, there has been an outpouring of excitement and support from university faculty and staff. In honor of Northeastern’s 125th anniversary,...
by Sam Cosenza | Jun 12, 2023 | Student Opportunities, Global Exploration, video
This First-Gen College Student is Focused on Giving Back From her work with refugees to helping fellow first-generation college students, giving back is what motivates Jada Howard. Hear how Jada values philanthropy’s role in her journey. experience more This First-Gen...
by Christine Burgermaster | May 4, 2023 | Student Opportunities, Faculty Excellence, Entrepreneurship, article
‘The opportunity is there.’ This Northeastern Graduate Became an Accomplished Entrepreneur and Philanthropist. George D. Behrakis, P’57, H’98, personifies the Northeastern success story, says Carmen Sceppa, dean of the Bouvé College of Health Sciences. His...
by Sam Cosenza | Apr 14, 2023 | Student Opportunities, Global Exploration, video
Shining a Light on Inequities Abroad The generosity of others afforded journalism student Eamonn Ryan real-world experience—and helped him shine a light on inequities in Panama. experience more “The Ride from Boston to Toronto” Featuring Rick Leary, DMSB’89,...
