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.
The 2025 Women Who Empower Summit on November 13 honored 31 innovators, celebrating human leadership, resilience and community in an AI-driven era.
Charlotte Women Who Empower panelists share pivotal moments in their careers including unforeseen roadblocks turning into opportunities
On March 22, 2024, members of the Women’s Interdisciplinary Society of Entrepreneurship (WISE) at Northeastern University celebrated five years of WISE on the eve of the organization’s annual Summit.
Hu shared observations on emerging digital beauty standards and discussed her book, “Flawless: Lessons in Looks and Culture from the K-Beauty Capital” during a Women Who Empower event on the Boston campus, co-hosted with the Mills Institute.
Ambassador Hartley spoke at Northeastern University’s London campus as part of “Women Who Empower: Our World,” a global event series celebrating International Women’s Day and Women’s History Month.
The celebration of entrepreneurial women represents a momentous new chapter in Northeastern’s 125-year history.
The celebration of entrepreneurial women represents a momentous new chapter in Northeastern’s 125-year history.
Entrepreneurial leaders convened at Northeastern on May 17, 2023, as part of All Raise Boston's "Agents of Change" networking event. Women tech founders, investors, and entrepreneurs came together to share ideas and listen to industry changemakers.
One is an American journalist, the other an Emirati businesswoman. And together, they are breaking down boundaries to unite in one universal cause: female empowerment.