This alum is changing the rules for greater access to egg freezing
Lauren Makler '09, saw first-hand a problem with the traditional egg-freezing options. So she co-founded a startup to do something about it.
Jul 6, 2026
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WISE 2026 Impact Report
The Women's Interdisciplinary Society of Entrepreneurship released its first-ever impact report this spring — showcasing years of building community, launching ventures, and expanding opportunity for students across Northeastern's Boston, London, and Oakland campuses. From mentorship pipelines to a venture capital bootcamp to an annual summit, WISE supports over 560 students annually.
WISE summit inspires female entrepreneurs to rise above challenges
The summit on Northeastern University’s Boston campus welcomed 200 participants for networking, workshops, inspiring speakers and more.
Innovator Award recipients are filling health care and marketing gaps
Northeastern alums and entrepreneurs Cynthia Orofo and Adebukola Ajao spoke about their academic journeys and careers in a moderated discussion at the John D. O’Bryant African American Institute.
How WISE helps students build confidence and startups
From first idea to funded startup, WISE empowers Northeastern students to build ventures, confidence and community through entrepreneurship.
Leading Scientific Innovation: A Conversation with Kimberly Budil, PhD, Lawrence Livermore Lab
Kimberly Budil, PhD, director of Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory, discussed her career path as the lab’s first woman director, highlighted the lab’s impact, and shared insights about the lab’s historic 60-year journey to fusion ignition.
Industry Panel: Making a Difference in Nonprofits
Accomplished Mills College and Northeastern alumni shared their experiences of building and navigating meaningful careers in the nonprofit world.
From Northeastern student to coffee executive and social impact leader
When Helen Russell, DMSB’88, studied in Snell Library nearly four decades ago, she never imagined she’d one day return as the co-founder of a $35 million coffee empire, or that she’d be fueling the entrepreneurial dreams of future students. But that’s the full-circle story unfolding through her company’s Legacy Blend partnership and Brewing Connections, a global initiative connecting entrepreneurs across the university’s network.
These women show ‘superpowers’ through courage, curiosity and bold ideas
The 2025 Women Who Empower Summit on November 13 honored 31 innovators, celebrating human leadership, resilience and community in an AI-driven era.