About: Greg Grinnell

January 7, 2021 To all members of the Northeastern community, Over the past several years we have experienced a steady disintegration of our public discourse and the fraying of civility—both in the United States and around the world. Yesterday we witnessed the culmination of this disturbing trend as violence spilled into the US Capitol, exposing  Continue Reading »

Dear members of the Northeastern community, The past semester was unlike any we have ever experienced. Faced with the most dangerous public health crisis in a century, our community joined together, adapting to ensure that Northeastern remained safe, open, and unwavering in our mission. From constructing a world-class Covid-19 testing facility to innovating new learning  Continue Reading »

To all members of the Northeastern Community, On June 15th, I announced a call to action for our university to address the scourge of systemic racism—especially anti-Black discrimination—and advance our commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion. Since then, you have shared further ideas and insights through discussions, gatherings, and other forms of feedback. At the  Continue Reading »

To the Northeastern University community, Last January, I shared with you that Barb and Dave Roux had made a transformational gift of $100 million for the foundation of the Roux Institute at Northeastern University in Portland. It was a visionary initiative to establish Maine as a hub for technological innovation in advanced life sciences and  Continue Reading »