Joseph E. Aoun, a leader in higher education policy and a renowned scholar in linguistics, is the seventh President of Northeastern University.
President Aoun has strategically aligned the University’s research enterprise with three global imperatives—health, security, and sustainability. Northeastern’s faculty focus on interdisciplinary research, entrepreneurship, and transforming academic research into commercial solutions for the world’s most pressing problems. During President Aoun’s tenure, the University has realized a 189 percent growth in external research funding, along with approximately 1,500 patent applications filed by faculty and students.
From staffing shortages to school curriculum, chronic absenteeism, and workforce readiness, education is a hot topic in Rhode Island. Globe Rhode Island columnist Dan McGowan and reporter Steph Machado moderate a Rhode Map Live discussion centered on how RI schools are adapting to meet the needs of students and families. The pair will be joined by Mayor Maria Rivera of Central Falls, Shannon Gilkey, Rhode Island Commissioner on Postsecondary Education, and Lisa Odom-Villella, Rhode Island Deputy Commissioner of Elementary and Secondary Education, to explore key issues spanning K-12 through higher education.
5:30PM - Doors open for welcome reception
6:00PM - Panel discussion begins
7:00PM - Additional networking with light apps and refreshments brought to you by Bayberry Garden
Bayberry Garden, our catering partner invites attendees to visit their restaurant on the day of the event. 10% of sales will be donated to The Equity Institute, a local non-profit promoting diversity among educators.
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