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Every star athlete has that one breakthrough moment — the game, play or performance that launches them into the spotlight and fuels their confidence. For Northeastern University women's hockey goalie Lisa Jönsson, that moment came at the 2022 U18 World Championships in Madison, Wisconsin. Playing for Sweden, Jönsson stopped 53 of 56 shots in a 3-1 tourney-opening loss…

Sigris Illiana Arriaga Orellana inherited her souvenir shop in Marcala, Honduras, from her mother.  As a small business owner in a rural town of about 15,000 residents, Orellana lacked a system for tracking expenses and monitoring inventory, and she did not speak English.  However, Northeastern University third-year international business students stepped in to help her…

Industry: Food and Beverage Founding Student Name(s): Rachel Domb Brief Description of Solution: Rooted Living is an eco-friendly snack company aiming to make the wasteful snack industry more sustainable by offering plant-based snacks wrapped in 100% compostable packaging that breaks down in just 3 months. Funding Dollars: $110,000 What led you to launch this venture? I launched Rooted Living because…

Jamie Hansen grew up in Chicago in something of a Francophile household.  “My parents both majored in French in college,” says Hansen, who is studying international business at Northeastern University. “Because of that I had this interest from a young age in doing a similar thing — like studying abroad in France, since they both…

When Northeastern University student Aarya Dhru was in high school she noticed it could get competitive trying to secure internships and other work experience that enhanced her resume for college. Dhru, now a third-year finance and data science student at Northeastern, also observed that she and her peers had a lot of the digital and…

“The D'Amore-McKim School of Business stands out for its unique corporate residency program, offering an immersive experience that ensures I will graduate with not just a diploma but also substantial experience to enhance my resumé and facilitate my career pivot into finance.” – Uurtsaikh (Uje) Gantogtokh, Full-Time MS in Finance/MBA'24

Now in its fifth year, a partnership between Liberty Mutual and D'Amore-McKim School of Business is helping first-generation college students unlock career opportunities, build professional networks, and gain industry-ready skills.

Since its founding in July 2023 by two D'Amore-McKim School of Business students from Argentina, the Latin American Business Club (LBC) has quickly become a cornerstone for Latin American students at Northeastern University. More than just a club, it's a vibrant community where members can celebrate shared values, tackle challenges, and pursue professional growth together.…

The university's prestigious award celebrates a select group whose achievements span leadership, innovation, and resilience. D'Amore-McKim inductees were recognized for their entrepreneurship, commitment to diversity and inclusion, community work, and more.

Charles Fok has fully embraced his global journey. During his exchange at the University of Hong Kong, he gave the D'Amore-McKim community a glimpse into his life abroad.