By Maria Bermudez Pizano Built for the purpose of becoming an industrial city, Lawrence, Massachusetts has a long tradition of producing cotton and woolen textiles. The historic Lawrence mills propelled Lowell to its status as a leader in the production of Read more…
By Chris Osborne On November 30th, SEI welcomed special guest speaker Davis Smith, founder and CEO of Cotopaxi. The event was a big success, with over 200 students showing up to hear Davis tell his story. Davis was an enthralling speaker, Read more…
By Somya Thakker Reflecting back on this past year, I can confidently say that one of the best decisions I made was taking ENTR 2206 with Professor Sophie Bacq. Before diving into the world of social entrepreneurship, I was struggling Read more…
By Brooke O’Connell Cambodia’s charismatic capital, Phnom Penh charms with its gorgeous riverside location, cultural renaissance, and infectiously friendly people; yet, in wandering the city streets there’s something else that stands out. An overabundance of trash, especially plastic bags, plagues Read more…
By Monique Buckner and Ritu Bhargava Since the proliferation of smartphones around the globe, their unethical and unsustainable nature have been well-chronicled. Working conditions are poor. Child labor is rampant. Essential minerals are sourced from conflict zones. Since 2013, Amsterdam-based Read more…
By Emily O’Connor Jackie Rothmeier is in her 4th year at Northeastern studying International Affairs & Political Science with a minor in Global Social Entrepreneurship. Originally from Hereford, Maryland, Jackie has traveled to the Balkans and to South Africa on Read more…