Message from the Dean
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Welcome to the College of Arts & Sciences. Like all great academic institutions, Northeastern University stands for intellectual breadth. We promote critical thinking and the formation of creative viewpoints that prepare students for an ever-changing world. Our students develop an overarching, cross-disciplinary foundation of knowledge and a lifelong passion for learning. |
But at Northeastern, we believe we can do more. We’ve worked hard to develop something truly unique for our students. Integrated with our excellent classroom instruction is our steadfast commitment to experiential learning – an academic approach in which Northeastern is considered a global leader. Our students not only learn from outstanding, world-class faculty, but also apply that learning first-hand in a professional setting. Our hallmark method of combining the academic with the applied has always given our students a competitive edge and provided them the skills they need to lead full, accomplished lives.
Our broad range of experiential learning offerings –exciting global travel opportunities, our signature co-op program, a diverse range of service learning courses, independent student research, and more – cannot be found anywhere else in the world. Furthermore, through all of these remarkable experiences, our students benefit from constant, knowledgeable and caring guidance. The combined support of our dedicated faculty, experiential learning advisors, and academic advisors enables students to both discover their passion and obtain the necessary tools to pursue their personal vision.
In this way, our College of Arts & Sciences is dedicated to helping students identify a goal, and then achieve that goal. I hope that our website will introduce you to some of the extraordinary ways in which our students, faculty, and alumni are making the most of their Northeastern experiences. Our faculty-led Dialogue of Civilizations program, for example, leads students though countries around the world, immersing them in rich, vibrant cultures and exposing them to global perspectives that simply cannot be discovered in a classroom. Members of our faculty are conducting innovative research, collaborating with both students and colleagues to create knowledge that will benefit all of humankind. Our graduate school is cultivating the next generation of great minds; we encourage emerging scholars to explore uncharted academic waters, often at the intersection of academic disciplines. In our College, new discoveries and visionary aspirations are realized every day.
It is an exciting time for the College of Arts & Sciences. We thank you for your interest, and encourage you to learn more about us.
Sincerely,
Bruce Ronkin, DMA
Interim Dean