By Somya Thakker Reflecting back on this past year, I can confidently say that one of the best decisions I made was taking ENTR 2206 with Professor Sophie Bacq. Before diving into the world of social entrepreneurship, I was struggling to find ways in which I could create sustainable change Read more…
By Brooke O’Connell Cambodia’s charismatic capital, Phnom Penh charms with its gorgeous riverside location, cultural renaissance, and infectiously friendly people; yet, in wandering the city streets there’s something else that stands out. An overabundance of trash, especially plastic bags, plagues the revitalized yet still developing city. While on co-op in Read more…
By Monique Buckner and Ritu Bhargava Since the proliferation of smartphones around the globe, their unethical and unsustainable nature have been well-chronicled. Working conditions are poor. Child labor is rampant. Essential minerals are sourced from conflict zones. Since 2013, Amsterdam-based Fairphone has founded a movement showcasing the demand for fair Read more…
By Emily O’Connor Jackie Rothmeier is in her 4th year at Northeastern studying International Affairs & Political Science with a minor in Global Social Entrepreneurship. Originally from Hereford, Maryland, Jackie has traveled to the Balkans and to South Africa on Dialogue of Civilianization programs. She has co-oped at Oxfam America Read more…
By Professor Sophie Bacq It was that time of the year again. A time in which months of planning, preparation, and reviewing come to an end. A time that blends the excitement of hearing about the latest research in the field with the satisfaction of seeing all like-minded scholars reunited Read more…
By Professor Dennis R. Shaughnessy 2016 was a challenging year in many ways, from continuing tragic armed conflicts around the world to natural disasters to a divisive election campaign here at home. At the close of this memorable year, I can’t think of a better organization to reflect on than Read more…