About: Xristopher Anderton

Good afternoon! Thank you, Chairman D’Amore. Graduates, let us take a moment to thank everyone who has supported you on your academic journey: Your families, partners, and friends. Please stand, remain standing, and give them a round of applause. Let us also acknowledge the Northeastern faculty and staff who helped you reach this moment. They,  Continue Reading »

Dr. Thomas, you inspire us all through your leadership and engagement. Welcome to the Northeastern family. Graduates — as you just heard from Dr. Thomas, now it’s our turn to cheer for you. Today, you are the stars of our celebration. The 4,000 of you sitting on this field today reflect 4,000 personal journeys, 4,000  Continue Reading »

Good afternoon! Thank you, Chairman D’Amore. Graduates, congratulations! I think we can all agree that commencement is one of the best days of the year. Today’s ceremony falls on Mother’s Day, giving us the opportunity to thank all the moms in the audience. Graduates, please stand and give them a round of applause. And please  Continue Reading »

Colleges risk falling behind unless they rethink curriculum, experiential learning, and employer partnerships.

A wide-ranging conversation with Joseph E. Aoun, President of Northeastern University, on how higher education must evolve in an AI-driven world.