An Absolute Commitment to Excellence

In many key ways, say those who know him, new president Joseph Aoun is ideally equipped to shepherd Northeastern's continuing transformation.

Photos by Jorg Meyer. Text By Karen Feldscher.

The compliments flow easily, one after another. Friends and coworkers describe him as urbane and worldly. Energetic. Warm. Friendly. Forward-thinking. Buoyant. Optimistic. A good listener. Community-oriented. A fundraising whiz.

And another thing: He played a huge role in turning the University of Southern California into a top-ranked school, in much the same way that Northeastern has been remaking itself.

By all accounts, Northeastern's seventh president, fifty-three-year-old Joseph Aoun, is an excellent fit for the university.

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