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Meet Young Global Leader Award recipient Jonas Feit
1. Can you tell us about your experiences on your Global Co-op in Africa so far? What projects have you been involved in? My experiences on global co-op have been incredibly varied. I’ve written blog posts, grant proposals, drafted annual reports, gone on field...
Meet Young Global Leader Award recipient Enam Fiattor
Enam Fiattor is an undergraduate junior pursing her Biology degree with a Minor in International Affairs at Northeastern, currently on her first co-op in Ghana. Enam is a recipient of the Young Global Leaders Africa Fund for global co-ops. She shares her journey...
Meet Young Global Leader Award recipient Alex Chang
Alex Chang is an undergraduate junior pursing his Biology and Political Science degree with a minor in Photography. His plan is to start medical school as soon as he graduates from Northeastern. He is currently on his third co-op as a lead researcher at ACCIH –...
An interview with undergraduate student Vivian Akyirem
Vivian Akyirem is an undergraduate sophomore pursing her Marketing and Brand Management degree at Northeastern and a recipient of an Athletic Scholarship. Vivian is a football (soccer) player and a graduate of the Right to Dream Academy in Ghana which she joined at...
These co-op students went to Kenya to find ways to prevent one of the world’s most deadly tropical diseases
For their spring semester co-op, Katherine O’Brien and Grace Kennedy traveled to Kenya to do research on visceral leishmaniasis at a clinic in Baringo County established several years ago by Richard Wamai, an associate professor at Northeastern and global health expert.
Northeastern University expands global reach with the University of the Witwatersrand Partnership
Northeastern Provost and Senior Vice President for Academic Affairs David Madigan (front right) and Zeblon Zenzele Vilakazi, vice chancellor of University of Witwatersrand in Johannesburg, South Africa, sign a memorandum of...
The Global Work Citizen program connects Huskies to African partners for the second straight year
Employer Engagement and Career Design in collaboration with Global Co-op Faculty run the brand-new Global Work Citizen summer badge program. This immersive month-long virtual program was designed especially for first year learners. It aimed to introduce Huskies to global partners early in their university journey and encourage students to cultivate a global mindset during and beyond their time at Northeastern.
A message from Richard Wamai, Associate Professor, Cultures, Societies and Global Studies
I am delighted to share my reflection as we mark the 1-year milestone since the conceptualization to create the Africa Global Initiative (AGI) at Northeastern. We envisioned a thriving, dynamic and strong engagement for Northeastern with the continent of Africa.
Eyeing a career in the foreign service, forged at home and in class
Since high school, Stephanie Beja has known that she was interested in studying cultures around the world—and visiting as many as she could. During her undergraduate career at Northeastern, Beja took advantage of opportunities to study abroad.
‘We are in a war for this planet’
“Where is the lawyer? Where is the lawyer?” a swarm of men shouted at the car. Alfred Brownell, the lawyer, was identified. The men began beating the car, rocking it, trying to smash the windows.