http://www.cps.neu.edu An RSS Feed with news items concerning Northeastern University. en-us Tue, 15 May 2012 09:42:55 -0500 http://blogs.law.harvard.edu/tech/rss OmniUpdate (OU Publish) http://www.cps.neu.edu/news/northeastern-david-luzzi-ellis-island-medal.php David Luzzi, executive director of Northeastern's Strategic Security Initiative, was awarded the Ellis Island Medal of Honor for making a significant impact in the field of homeland security research. Jaclyn Anderson <jacy.anderson@neu.edu> Tue, 15 May 2012 09:42:54 -0500 http://www.cps.neu.edu/news/lpd-charles-fried-constitutionality-affordable-care-act.php Charles Fried, former U.S. Solicitor General and Justice on the Massachusetts Supreme Judicial Court, shared his views on the constitutionality of the Affordable Care Act with the Doctorate in Law and Policy program. Jaclyn Anderson <jacy.anderson@neu.edu> Wed, 09 May 2012 07:34:54 -0500 http://www.cps.neu.edu/news/northeastern-university-graduate-campus-seattle.php Northeastern University is launching a graduate campus in Seattle, and has appointed Tayloe Washburn, a well-known business and civic leader in Seattle, dean and campus executive officer. Jaclyn Anderson <jacy.anderson@neu.edu> Tue, 08 May 2012 09:15:08 -0500 http://www.cps.neu.edu/news/education-faculty-present-aera.php Five College of Professional Studies education faculty members share their research and experience in conference presentations to colleagues at the American Educational Research Association annual meeting. Jaclyn Anderson <jacy.anderson@neu.edu> Fri, 27 Apr 2012 13:18:10 -0500 http://www.cps.neu.edu/news/cps-city-year-partnership.php The College of Professional Studies announced an educational partnership with City Year to provide a tuition scholarship to bachelor's and master's degree students who give a year or more of service to their communities through City Year. Jaclyn Anderson <jacy.anderson@neu.edu> Thu, 26 Apr 2012 07:57:13 -0500 http://www.cps.neu.edu/news/graduation-spring-2012-josh-kraft.php Northeastern University College of Professional Studies celebrated its spring 2012 graduation conferring 961 degrees, the largest number in the College's history. Jaclyn Anderson <jacy.anderson@neu.edu> Sat, 21 Apr 2012 12:14:10 -0500 http://www.cps.neu.edu/news/teaching-excellence-award-amy-lantinga.php Dr. Amy Lantinga, faculty member in Northeastern University's Foundation Year program, is a recipient of the 2012 Northeastern University College of Professional Studies Teaching Excellence Award. Jaclyn Anderson <jacy.anderson@neu.edu> Sat, 21 Apr 2012 11:45:53 -0500 http://www.cps.neu.edu/news/teaching-excellence-award-kristen-costa.php Dr. Kristen Lee Costa, faculty member in Northeastern University College of Professional Studies master's and doctoral-level courses, is a recipient of the 2012 Northeastern University College of Professional Studies Teaching Excellence Award. Jaclyn Anderson <jacy.anderson@neu.edu> Sat, 21 Apr 2012 11:45:10 -0500 http://www.cps.neu.edu/news/doctoral-hooding-ceremony-spring-2012.php Northeastern University College of Professional Studies recognized 40 doctoral candidates at the College's second doctoral hooding ceremony, the first phase of the celebration of the completion of doctoral studies. Jaclyn Anderson <jacy.anderson@neu.edu> Fri, 20 Apr 2012 15:33:21 -0500 http://www.cps.neu.edu/news/compass-award-christina-mcmahon.php Christina McMahon, spring 2012 graduate of the Bachelor of Science in Finance and Accounting Management program, receives Compass Award for leadership in the classroom, workplace and community. Jaclyn Anderson <jacy.anderson@neu.edu> Thu, 19 Apr 2012 12:57:13 -0500 http://www.cps.neu.edu/news/northeastern-academic-honors-convocation%20.php At the second annual Academic Honors Convocation, Northeastern honored its top faculty, students, staff and alumni. Jaclyn Anderson <jacy.anderson@neu.edu> Thu, 19 Apr 2012 09:45:37 -0500 http://www.cps.neu.edu/news/northeastern-gobal-lecture-series.php At Northeastern's 4th annual Global Lecture Series, international affairs experts discussed the Arab Spring uprisings and what international intervention is necessary in the region going forward. Jaclyn Anderson <jacy.anderson@neu.edu> April 18, 2012 http://www.cps.neu.edu/news/northeastern-hosts-israeli-ambassador.php In a lecture at Blackman Auditorium on Tuesday, Michael Oren spoke about U.S.-Israeli relations, calling Israel America's "ultimate ally." Jaclyn Anderson <jacy.anderson@neu.edu> Wed, 18 Apr 2012 08:41:25 -0500 http://www.cps.neu.edu/news/northeastern-holocaust-awareness-week.php Pulitzer Prize-winning author Michael Chabon addressed the Northeastern community as part of the university's Holocaust Awareness Week. Jaclyn Anderson <jacy.anderson@neu.edu> Fri, 06 Apr 2012 14:40:32 -0500 http://www.cps.neu.edu/news/doctorate-law-policy-faculty-supreme-court-juvenile-justice-cases.php Doctorate in Law and Policy Program Director Dan Urman and core faculty member James Alan Fox provide their perspective on watching the oral arguments on the controversial issue of life without parole for juvenile offenders at the Supreme Court. Jaclyn Anderson <jacy.anderson@neu.edu> Fri, 06 Apr 2012 12:06:44 -0500 http://www.cps.neu.edu/news/carl-zangerl-judges-silver-anvil.php Dr. Carl Zangerl, Academic Director of the Master of Science in Corporate and Organizational Communication program, shares his experience as a judge for the Silver Anvil, a prestigious public relations award. Jaclyn Anderson <jacy.anderson@neu.edu> Thu, 05 Apr 2012 08:19:26 -0500 http://www.cps.neu.edu/news/cps-faculty-jane-edmonds-honored-leadership.php Jane Edmonds, leadership faculty member, is recognized for leading by example by UnityFirst.com's e-magazine. Jaclyn Anderson <jacy.anderson@neu.edu> Tue, 03 Apr 2012 15:52:24 -0500 http://www.cps.neu.edu/news/northeastern-hosts-michael-oren-israeli-ambassador.php Michael Oren, Israeli ambassador to the United States, will give a lecture entitled "Perspectives on the U.S.-Israeli Relationship" on April 17 in Blackman Auditorium. Jaclyn Anderson <jacy.anderson@neu.edu> Tue, 03 Apr 2012 09:35:37 -0500 http://www.cps.neu.edu/news/doctor-of-education-student-kasper-jewish-educational-concept.php Andrea Rose Cheatham Kasper, Doctor of Education student, wins award for idea of developing of a Jewish vocational school, entrenched in Jewish thought and practice, with a hands-on approach to learning practical life skills. Jaclyn Anderson <jacy.anderson@neu.edu> Mon, 02 Apr 2012 09:02:58 -0500 http://www.cps.neu.edu/news/northeastern-presidential-speaker-series-david-ferrucci%20.php David Ferrucci, principal investigator on the IBM team that created Watson, spoke to more than 300 students, faculty and staff on Wednesday, March 28 for the third installment in Northeastern University's Presidential Speaker Series entitled Profiles in Innovation. Jaclyn Anderson <jacy.anderson@neu.edu> Thu, 29 Mar 2012 09:55:14 -0500 http://www.cps.neu.edu/news/cooperative-education-manish-patel.php Alumnus Manish Patel, who earned a Master of Science in Regulatory Affairs for Drugs, Biologics, and Medical Devices, shares his co-op experience at St. Jude Medical. Jaclyn Anderson <jacy.anderson@neu.edu> Mon, 19 Mar 2012 09:59:47 -0500 http://www.cps.neu.edu/news/law-and-policy-joan-fitzgerald.php Joan Fitzgerald, academic director, Doctorate in Law and Policy program, comments on Boston's economic and social challenges. Jaclyn Anderson <jacy.anderson@neu.edu> Fri, 16 Mar 2012 11:54:37 -0500 http://www.cps.neu.edu/news/president-aoun-chair-american-council-education.php President Aoun has been elected to serve a one-year term as board chair of the American Council on Education. Ida Parisi <i.parisi@neu.edu> Tue, 13 Mar 2012 11:51:36 -0500 http://www.cps.neu.edu/news/northeastern-open-access.php Will Wakeling, dean of University Libraries at Northeastern, discusses open access to scholarly works and how it benefits researchers. Jaclyn Anderson <jacy.anderson@neu.edu> Wed, 07 Mar 2012 10:45:40 -0500 http://www.cps.neu.edu/news/northeastern-future-information-services.php Rehan Khan, Northeastern's chief information officer, discusses his long-term vision for the university's Information Services and what exciting things are in store for students, faculty and staff in the near future. Jaclyn Anderson <jacy.anderson@neu.edu> Mon, 05 Mar 2012 17:13:04 -0500 http://www.cps.neu.edu/news/cps-2012-graduation-speaker-josh-kraft.php At the College's spring 2012 graduation ceremony, Josh Kraft, Nicholas President and CEO of Boys & Girls Clubs of Boston, will offer insights from his leadership view of youth development and urban education and their critical role in our society. Jaclyn Anderson <jacy.anderson@neu.edu> Fri, 02 Mar 2012 10:15:55 -0500 http://www.cps.neu.edu/news/next-generation-science-engineering-leaders.php William H. Swanson, chairman and CEO of Raytheon Company, outlines how businesses can play a role in inspiring and cultivating the next generation of leaders in science, technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM) careers in order to preserve America's economic future and global leadership in innovation. Jaclyn Anderson <jacy.anderson@neu.edu> Wed, 29 Feb 2012 14:05:37 -0500 http://www.cps.neu.edu/news/examining-race-sports-media.php As part of a panel discussion on Tuesday evening in the Cabral Center, Ron Thomas, former beat writer for the Golden State Warriors and San Francisco Giants and 49ers and now the director of Morehouse College's Journalism and Sports Program, explored the relationship between sports, race and the media. Thomas is slated to receive the Lifetime Achievement Award for Excellence in Sports Journalism from Sport in Society this summer. Jaclyn Anderson <jacy.anderson@neu.edu> Fri, 24 Feb 2012 14:52:51 -0500 http://www.cps.neu.edu/news/northeastern-top-university-innovation-management.php The Journal of Product Innovation Management published a new study that named Northeastern one of the world's top 10 universities in the field of research that examines the development of new ideas, products or procedures in any area of business. Jaclyn Anderson <jacy.anderson@neu.edu> Fri, 17 Feb 2012 11:25:18 -0500 http://www.cps.neu.edu/news/chief-justice-roderick-ireland-doctoral-cohort.php Chief Justice Roderick Ireland of the Massachusetts Supreme Judicial Court led a Doctorate in Law and Policy (LPD) class by discussing two landmark cases on same-sex marriage decided by the Massachusetts Supreme Judicial Court. Jaclyn Anderson <jacy.anderson@neu.edu> Thu, 16 Feb 2012 16:40:14 -0500 http://www.cps.neu.edu/news/ralph-nader-civic-engagement.php At a talk on Northeastern's campus Wednesday night, consumer advocate Ralph Nader urged students to become more civically engaged. Jaclyn Anderson <jacy.anderson@neu.edu> Tue, 14 Feb 2012 10:08:08 -0500 http://www.cps.neu.edu/news/northeastern-campus-space-plan.php Northeastern's next planning phase will focus largely on growing needs for new and renovated academic spaces on campus. It will also focus on housing and enhancing the student experience. Jaclyn Anderson <jacy.anderson@neu.edu> Thu, 09 Feb 2012 14:22:29 -0500 http://www.cps.neu.edu/news/value-excellent-teacher-micky-cokely.php Micky Cokely, Senior Fellow and Director of Master's Programs in Education at Northeastern University's College of Professional Studies, provides insight into what makes a teacher exceptional. Jaclyn Anderson <jacy.anderson@neu.edu> Fri, 03 Feb 2012 12:40:56 -0500 http://www.cps.neu.edu/news/aoun-rallies-presidents-support-homeland-security-funding.php Northeastern President Joseph E. Aoun is leading a group of university presidents in support of critical research funding in the U.S. Department of Homeland Security budget. Jaclyn Anderson <jacy.anderson@neu.edu> Mon, 30 Jan 2012 11:12:55 -0500 http://www.cps.neu.edu/news/alan-stoskopf-visiting-scholar-harvard.php Alan Stoskopf, EdD, Senior Fellow in Northeastern University College of Professional Studies' Doctor of Education program, was named a Visiting Scholar at Harvard Graduate School of Education. Jaclyn Anderson <jacy.anderson@neu.edu> Wed, 25 Jan 2012 14:12:23 -0500 http://www.cps.neu.edu/news/husky-how-to.php Your Husky Card is a passport to experiencing movies, museums and sweet treats around the city for discounted prices. Jaclyn Anderson <jacy.anderson@neu.edu> Wed, 18 Jan 2012 09:50:05 -0500 http://www.cps.neu.edu/news/honoring-dr-kings-legacy.php Through speeches and community service, Northeastern honored the life and legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Jaclyn Anderson <jacy.anderson@neu.edu> Tue, 17 Jan 2012 10:39:15 -0500 http://www.cps.neu.edu/news/university-commitment-sustainability-global-acclaim.php In the latest recognition for its green efforts, Northeastern ranked second among 178 universities worldwide in the University of Indonesia's GreenMetric Ranking of World Universities 2011. Jaclyn Anderson <jacy.anderson@neu.edu> Wed, 11 Jan 2012 10:25:58 -0500 http://www.cps.neu.edu/news/appointment-john-laBrie-dean-cps-vice-president-professional-education.php Northeastern University Provost and Senior Vice President for Academic Affairs Stephen W. Director announced today the appointment of John LaBrie as Dean of the College of Professional Studies and Vice President for Professional Education. Jaclyn Anderson <jacy.anderson@neu.edu> Tue, 10 Jan 2012 15:37:41 -0500 http://www.cps.neu.edu/news/shaping-future-higher-education.php In his keynote address at the College Board colloquium, Northeastern President Joseph E. Aoun outlined how American institutions can meet the challenges of the 21st century. Jaclyn Anderson <jacy.anderson@neu.edu> Mon, 09 Jan 2012 09:17:17 -0500 http://www.cps.neu.edu/news/georgetown-study-bachelor-degree-still-worth-it.php Hard Times, a new study from Georgetown University's Center for Education and the Workforce, found that obtaining a bachelor's degree "is still worth it". Jaclyn Anderson <jacy.anderson@neu.edu> Fri, 06 Jan 2012 15:19:40 -0500 http://www.cps.neu.edu/news/saphira-fang-artwork.php College of Professional Studies (CPS) student Saphira Fang's (Yi Fang) work entitled: "A Taste of Chinese Culture" is on display in Northeastern University's Gallery 360 from Wednesday, December 7, 2011, through Tuesday, March 6, 2012. Jaclyn Anderson <jacy.anderson@neu.edu> Fri, 16 Dec 2011 11:11:19 -0500 http://www.cps.neu.edu/news/stand-up-against-bullying.php About 4,000 middle- and high-school students convened at Northeastern on Tuesday for a conference centered on combating bullying. Jaclyn Anderson <jacy.anderson@neu.edu> Wed, 14 Dec 2011 13:14:17 -0500 http://www.cps.neu.edu/news/colin-powell-northeastern-2012-commencement-address.php Colin Powell will deliver Northeastern University's 2012 commencement address in May. Jaclyn Anderson <jacy.anderson@neu.edu> December 13, 2011 http://www.cps.neu.edu/news/edd-students-commentary-ASHE.php College of Professional Studies Doctor of Education students Steven Simmons and Rosie Cooper have had their coursework recognized by Council for the Advancement of Higher Education Programs (CAHEP) of Association for the Study of Higher Education (ASHE) and each has a commentary that has been selected for online publication by Inside Higher Ed. Jaclyn Anderson <jacy.anderson@neu.edu> Thu, 08 Dec 2011 09:52:31 -0500 http://www.cps.neu.edu/news/northeastern-space-reconfiguration.php University officials have announced a space reconfiguration plan designed to spark new research collaborations and enhance the identities of the university's newest colleges. Jaclyn Anderson <jacy.anderson@neu.edu> Wed, 07 Dec 2011 11:03:28 -0500 http://www.cps.neu.edu/news/education-key-success.php On Thursday, December 1, Northeastern hosted nearly 900 students from Boston public schools to promote the importance of education and root for Husky basketball. Jaclyn Anderson <jacy.anderson@neu.edu> December 02, 2011 http://www.cps.neu.edu/news/airspace-sculptor-janet-echelman.php President Aoun led a discussion on Thursday, December 1, with airspace sculptor Janet Echelman as part of Northeastern's Presidential Speaker Series entitled Profiles in Innovation. Jaclyn Anderson <jacy.anderson@neu.edu> Fri, 02 Dec 2011 10:13:55 -0500 http://www.cps.neu.edu/news/support-children-military-families.php Terry Fulmer, dean of the Bouvé College of Health Sciences, spoke earlier this month at a conference on supporting children in military families. Jaclyn Anderson <jacy.anderson@neu.edu> November 22, 2011 http://www.cps.neu.edu/news/education-plastic-bag-pollution.php Northeastern undergraduates Kelly Benoit and Adrian Van are working to educate their classmates about plastic-bag pollution. Jaclyn Anderson <jacy.anderson@neu.edu> Mon, 28 Nov 2011 09:11:35 -0500 http://www.cps.neu.edu/news/randy-cotter-cotter-brothers.php Randy Cotter is a semiretired founder of Cotter Corporation, which was a process skid fabricator company. From Cotter Corporation, Cotter Brothers was formed by Cotter's three sons. Cotter Brothers is a leading worldwide manufacturer and service provider of process piping modules for the biotechnology and pharmaceutical industries. Jaclyn Anderson <jacy.anderson@neu.edu> Fri, 18 Nov 2011 09:58:23 -0500 http://www.cps.neu.edu/news/president-aoun-innovate.php In his annual briefing to the Faculty Senate, President Aoun outlined the strategy behind Northeastern's regional campus system and the need for higher education to stay ahead of modern-day challenges. Jaclyn Anderson <jacy.anderson@neu.edu> Thu, 17 Nov 2011 10:11:07 -0500 http://www.cps.neu.edu/news/cps-degrees-charlotte.php Beginning in the winter 2012 term, four College of Professional Studies master's degrees will be offered at Northeastern's new campus in Charlotte: Master of Education, Master of Science in Leadership, Master of Science in Project Management, and Master of Sports Leadership. Jaclyn Anderson <jacy.anderson@neu.edu> Wed, 02 Nov 2011 07:44:12 -0500 http://www.cps.neu.edu/news/northeastern-regional-campuses.php Today, Northeastern is opening its first regional campus in Charlotte, N.C. Jaclyn Anderson <jacy.anderson@neu.edu> Mon, 31 Oct 2011 08:16:56 -0500 http://www.cps.neu.edu/news/president-aoun-mit-alumni-award.php In Muh Award lecture, Aoun says this era of globalization requires U.S. universities to innovate and adapt to other cultures, or risk failing at their mission. Jaclyn Anderson <jacy.anderson@neu.edu> Thu, 27 Oct 2011 10:43:24 -0500 http://www.cps.neu.edu/news/jane-edmonds.php Jane Edmonds receives Abigail Adams Award for serving as a role model and improving social, economic and political parity. Jaclyn Anderson <jacy.anderson@neu.edu> Tue, 25 Oct 2011 12:40:33 -0500 http://www.cps.neu.edu/news/northeastern-new-vp-cio.php Rehan Khan has been appointed Northeastern University's vice president and chief information officer. Khan will oversee the strategic vision and leadership of the University's information technology and services. Jaclyn Anderson <jacy.anderson@neu.edu> Wed, 19 Oct 2011 15:05:27 -0500 http://www.cps.neu.edu/news/state-of-university-address.php During his State of the University address, President Joseph E. Aoun referenced five priorities in need of collective focus in the coming year: An examination of the undergraduate experience; University-wide faculty hires; leadership in security research; campus planning for the future; and the launch of a comprehensive fundraising campaign. Jaclyn Anderson <jacy.anderson@neu.edu> Mon, 17 Oct 2011 11:54:05 -0500 http://www.cps.neu.edu/news/janeedmondshonored.php With Recognition of Outstanding Commitment and Leadership Emily Dauenhauer <e.dauenhauer@neu.edu> Tue, 11 Oct 2011 14:05:01 -0500 http://www.cps.neu.edu/news/remembering-steve-jobs.php Georges Van Den Abbeele, dean of the College of Social Sciences and Humanities, recalls meeting Jobs at Reed College and reflects on the late innovator's legacy. Jaclyn Anderson <jacy.anderson@neu.edu> Fri, 07 Oct 2011 09:11:37 -0500 http://www.cps.neu.edu/news/opportunity-shape-northeastern-future.php Yesterday, Wednesday, October 5, the Faculty Senate received an update on progress in developing a new Institutional Master Plan which will focus on top University priorities such as teaching and research. Jaclyn Anderson <jacy.anderson@neu.edu> Thu, 06 Oct 2011 10:03:13 -0500 http://www.cps.neu.edu/news/peter-frasso-segue.php Peter Frasso serves as president and CEO of Lowell, Massachusetts-based Segue Manufacturing Services, a global contract manufacturer providing engineering services and manufacturing capabilities to a range of industries, including alternative energy, military, semiconductor, medical/life sciences, homeland security, and industrial equipment. Jaclyn Anderson <jacy.anderson@neu.edu> Wed, 05 Oct 2011 15:36:17 -0500 http://www.cps.neu.edu/news/john-labrie-graduation-speech.php Interim Dean John LaBrie gives graduation address at the College of Professional Studies Fall 2011 Graduation. Jaclyn Anderson <jacy.anderson@neu.edu> Fri, 23 Sep 2011 10:15:26 -0500 http://www.cps.neu.edu/news/voices-cps-fall-2011-graduation.php College of Professional Studies graduates share their experiences, plans after graduation, and advice to current CPS students pursuing their degrees. Jaclyn Anderson <jacy.anderson@neu.edu> Tue, 20 Sep 2011 15:30:46 -0500 http://www.cps.neu.edu/news/doctoral-hooding-ceremony.php On Friday, September 16, the College of Professional Studies hosted its first Doctoral Hooding Ceremony, which included the first class of EdD graduates in 14 years. Jaclyn Anderson <jacy.anderson@neu.edu> Mon, 19 Sep 2011 09:27:08 -0500 http://www.cps.neu.edu/news/cps-fall-2011-graduation.php First doctor of education graduates receive diplomas and charge to transform the field. Jaclyn Anderson <jacy.anderson@neu.edu> Sat, 17 Sep 2011 11:23:53 -0500 http://www.cps.neu.edu/news/tom-foley-dynavac.php Tom Foley is the chief executive officer of Hingham, Massachusetts-based Dynavac, a manufacturer of high vacuum systems for thin film deposition, space simulation, and custom-engineered applications. Jaclyn Anderson <jacy.anderson@neu.edu> Thu, 15 Sep 2011 12:58:08 -0500 http://www.cps.neu.edu/news/9-11-remembrance.php Members of the Northeastern community will gather at 10 AM in the Cabral Center Friday, September 9, to observe the tenth anniversary of 9/11 and honor those who lost their lives in the terrorist attacks. Jaclyn Anderson <jacy.anderson@neu.edu> Fri, 09 Sep 2011 13:44:12 -0500 http://www.cps.neu.edu/news/peter-plourde-foundation-year.php Peter Plourde is known as a math instructor in Northeastern's Foundation Year program, but he's also known as Professor Lyrical, a rapper and hip-hop musician. Jaclyn Anderson <jacy.anderson@neu.edu> Tue, 30 Aug 2011 10:54:24 -0500 http://www.cps.neu.edu/news/sustainability-northeastern.php For the third consecutive year, Northeastern made The Princeton Review's Green Honor Roll for its outstanding commitment to campus sustainability through environmental policies, practices and academic offerings. Jaclyn Anderson <jacy.anderson@neu.edu> Tue, 09 Aug 2011 11:13:10 -0500 http://www.cps.neu.edu/news/social-media-carl-zangerl.php Dr. Carl Zangerl, full-time faculty member at the College of Professional Studies, discusses the new social media specialization within the Master of Science in Corporate and Organizational Communication program. Jaclyn Anderson <jacy.anderson@neu.edu> Thu, 28 Jul 2011 13:07:18 -0500 http://www.cps.neu.edu/news/video-game-ruling.php Cynthia Baron, academic director of the digital media program at Northeastern's College of Professional Studies, discusses First Amendment cases in the gaming industry, how the newest ruling may affect the video game rating system and whether children are capable of judging computer-generated violence. Jaclyn Anderson <jacy.anderson@neu.edu> Wed, 06 Jul 2011 12:43:27 -0500 http://www.cps.neu.edu/news/regulatory-affairs-online-education.php Eric Kupferberg and Chuck Kilfoye highlight the importance of an online education within the College's regulatory affairs program through an article they co-wrote entitled: "What's So Distant About Distance Education? Online Learning in Regulatory Affairs Graduate Programs". Jaclyn Anderson <jacy.anderson@neu.edu> Mon, 02 Aug 2010 11:59:14 -0500 http://www.cps.neu.edu/news/online-attendance-verification-process.php As part of the College of Professional Studies' (CPS) continuous efforts to streamline the student registration and enrollment processes, CPS is adopting the University's online attendance verification process called "I Am Here". Jaclyn Anderson <jacy.anderson@neu.edu> Thu, 30 Jun 2011 14:34:40 -0500 http://www.cps.neu.edu/news/history-lesson-educators.php America's students know less about U.S. history than any other academic subject, according to newly released test results from the National Assessment of Educational Progress. Shaunna Harrington, a former high school history teacher in the Boston Public Schools who now serves as a full-time professor in education in the College of Professional Studies, suggests that history needs to be taught in a more student-friendly way. Jaclyn Anderson <jacy.anderson@neu.edu> Mon, 27 Jun 2011 10:11:05 -0500 http://www.cps.neu.edu/news/joseph-e-aoun-importance-higher-education.php CNN.com published an opinion column, "A college education is your best bet", written by Joseph E. Aoun, in which Aoun disputes investor Peter Thiel's theory that college degrees are overvalued and colleges and universities do not encourage innovation. Jaclyn Anderson <jacy.anderson@neu.edu> Fri, 10 Jun 2011 12:08:19 -0500 http://www.cps.neu.edu/news/fix-health-care-competing-collaboration.php Greater collaboration among health-care stakeholders, including insurers, physicians and employers, could cure the United States' ailing health-care system, according to a new book coauthored by Eric D. Kupferberg. Jaclyn Anderson <jacy.anderson@neu.edu> Thu, 09 Jun 2011 14:05:49 -0500 http://www.cps.neu.edu/news/northeastern-commitment-sustainability.php Northeastern is among the institutions recognized in "The Princeton Review's Guide to 311 Green Colleges: 2011 Edition," which highlights the nation's most environmentally responsible "green colleges." Jaclyn Anderson <jacy.anderson@neu.edu> Mon, 06 Jun 2011 13:44:18 -0500 http://www.cps.neu.edu/news/kadeen-tyndale-compass-award.php Kadeen Tyndale, a spring 2011 graduate from the Bachelor of Science in Leadership program with a minor in Business from the College of Professional Studies (CPS), received the Compass Award for her work as an intern in CPS' Office of Academic & Student Support Services. Jaclyn Anderson <jacy.anderson@neu.edu> Wed, 25 May 2011 08:57:20 -0500 http://www.cps.neu.edu/news/joseph-aoun-future-higher-ed.php President Aoun addresses predictions about the future of higher education in the current "Digital Campus" edition of The Chronicle of Higher Education in a by-lined column. Jaclyn Anderson <jacy.anderson@neu.edu> Thu, 12 May 2011 12:46:10 -0500 http://www.cps.neu.edu/news/voices-spring-2011-cps-graduation.php Graduates shared their experience at Northeastern University's College of Professional Studies (CPS), plans after graduation, and advice to current CPS students working towards their degrees. Speakers provided words of encouragement for graduates. Jaclyn Anderson <jacy.anderson@neu.edu> Mon, 02 May 2011 12:25:38 -0500 http://www.cps.neu.edu/news/spring-2011-cps-graduation.php Northeastern University's College of Professional Studies Confers 739 Degrees. Pathbreaking Broadcaster and Community Leader, Reverend Liz Walker, Gives Graduation Address. Jaclyn Anderson <jacy.anderson@neu.edu> Sat, 30 Apr 2011 11:40:24 -0500 http://www.cps.neu.edu/news/alumnus-celebrates-snell-anniversary.php David S. Ferriero, Archivist of the United States and a Northeastern alumnus, lauds the extensive resources libraries offer at Snell Library anniversary event. Jaclyn Anderson <jacy.anderson@neu.edu> Wed, 27 Apr 2011 09:56:21 -0500 http://www.cps.neu.edu/news/innovation-excellence-award.php Pat Plunkett, Senior Associate Dean for Global Engagement and Executive Director of NU Global, Northeastern University College of Professional Studies (CPS) and Ronné Patrick Turner, Associate Vice President of Enrollment & Dean of Admissions & Marketing, Northeastern University Enrollment Management and Student Affairs (EMSA) receive the Excellence Award for Innovation at the University's Academic Honors Convocation. Jaclyn Anderson <jacy.anderson@neu.edu> Mon, 25 Apr 2011 11:32:11 -0500 http://www.cps.neu.edu/news/honored-green-business-award.php Northeastern University has been honored with the 2011 Green Business Award, presented on Friday by Boston Mayor Thomas M. Menino at the fifth annual Mayor's Green Awards. The University is the only higher-education institution this year to be recognized for its multi-dimensional sustainability strategy and leadership in green initiatives. Jaclyn Anderson <jacy.anderson@neu.edu> Thu, 21 Apr 2011 08:51:14 -0500 http://www.cps.neu.edu/news/University-libraries-expands-the-virtual-space.php Recognizing the demand for electronic resources, the Northeastern University Libraries has substantially expanded its eBook scholarly resource offerings in the past year. With the recent subscription to the ebrary Academic Complete collection, the library is now providing access to more than 52,000 additional eBook titles. Jaclyn Anderson <jacy.anderson@neu.edu> 30 March 2011 09:50:54 -0500 March 30, 2011 http://www.cps.neu.edu/news/spring-2011-graduation-liz-walker.php Reverend Liz Walker, award-winning television journalist, documentary film producer, entrepreneur, and humanitarian, will deliver the graduation speech for Northeastern University's College of Professional Studies (CPS) Spring Class of 2011 on April 30. Fri, 04 Mar 2011 15:46:08 -0500 http://www.cps.neu.edu/news/foundation-year-peter-plourde.php Foundation Year's mathematics professor, Peter Plourde, proves that it's possible to achieve success in two very different career fields. Jaclyn Anderson <jacy.anderson@neu.edu> January 28, 2011 http://www.cps.neu.edu/news/VP%20of%20Southwestern%20University%20Visits%20CPS.php The Vice President of Southwestern University of Finance and Economics, China and the Interim Dean of CPS discuss collaboration between the two institutions. Jaclyn Anderson <jacy.anderson@neu.edu> January 6, 2011 http://www.cps.neu.edu/news/co-op-database-nexus.php The College's Cooperative Education Department launches its new internship and co-op database, Nexus. Jaclyn Anderson <jacy.anderson@neu.edu> November 15, 2010 http://www.cps.neu.edu/news/switch-electronic-communications.php The College moves to sending bills and course confirmations to students' Husky email accounts. Jaclyn Anderson <jacy.anderson@neu.edu> August 2010 http://www.cps.neu.edu/news/lpd-scholars-trinidad-tobago.php At the end of October, 35 doctoral scholars and six faculty members from the College's Doctorate in Law and Policy Program (LPD), spent five days in Trinidad and Tobago as part of an "International Immersion Research" initiative. Jaclyn Anderson <jacy.anderson@neu.edu> October 25, 2010 http://www.cps.neu.edu/news/cps-course-evaluations.php The College launches a new online evaluation service called CPS Course Evaluations by EvaluationKIT. Jaclyn Anderson <jacy.anderson@neu.edu> October 4, 2010 http://www.cps.neu.edu/news/neasc-review.php Dr. Charles Long, Deputy Provost of Yale University, reviews the progression of the Global Leadership Program (GLP) operated by the College of Professional Studies in partnership with Swinburne University of Technology in Melbourne, Australia. Jaclyn Anderson <jacy.anderson@neu.edu> October 6, 2010 http://www.cps.neu.edu/news/fall-2010-graduation.php Graduation marks a joyous occasion where students gather together to celebrate their academic successes. Jaclyn Anderson <jacy.anderson@neu.edu> October 16, 2010 http://www.cps.neu.edu/news/kristen-greenwood.php Kristin Greenwood, PT, MS, DPT, is a recent graduate of the College's doctorate of physical therapy (DPT) program and was recently published in ADVANCE for Physical Therapy & Rehab Medicine. Jaclyn Anderson <jacy.anderson@neu.edu> November 29, 2010