NU Engineer Advancement Report
Welcome to the first issue of NU Engineer Advancement Report. I felt the importance and centrality of our alumni to the College of Engineering warranted this dedicated publication. You can be proud of your alma mater college. As it approaches the one hundredth anniversary of its founding, the college continues to build on its innovation in engineering education, an education that produces the finest engineers and business leaders in the world.
The College of Engineering began modestly, and over the course of a century has grown into a premier teaching and research institution. It continues as a pioneer in cooperative education, the leading educational model integrating professional experience with classroom study. During my short time as dean, I have heard many great stories from you, our alumni—how you drove long distances to attend Northeastern, paid your tuition through co-op, and built a successful career on the foundation of your Northeastern education.
Through a century of innovation, with the entrepreneurial spirit of our alumni, faculty, staff, and students, we have truly transformed the College of Engineering into a pillar of Northeastern’s standard of academic excellence. Throughout this report, we spotlight a handful of alumni who have given their time, expertise, and financial support to the college over the past year. This publication can provide only a glimpse, however, into the large number of loyal alumni who have generously supported our transformation from good to great over the last 100 years.
During the coming year, I plan to shine a light on my vision as dean of engineering and demonstrate how, collectively, we will meet the engineering challenges of the twenty-first century. As Northeastern engineers, we must inspire our students and empower our research centers to meet great societal needs in critical fields such as energy, the environment, security, and human health and well-being. With your support, I am convinced we will lead the way to engineering a better world.
I thank all of you for your loyalty and support and for playing such a vital role in the shaping of the College of Engineering. I invite you to come back to campus, attend one of our many local and regional alumni events, or simply offer feedback. Our alumni community is a valued part of our engineering family. Without your support, our vision cannot be realized. Drop me a line at dean@coe.neu.edu.
Regards from Northeastern,
David E. Luzzi
Dean, College of Engineering