Khoury College Giving Day 2024: Thank you for an overwhelming success

Northeastern’s Giving Day 2024 was a huge success, with Khoury College raising almost $100,000 for our students (a 20% increase from 2023!) and unlocking five of the six challenge grants (Khoury Dean’s Fund, Align scholarships, both AI for Impact challenges, and the student groups challenge).

Our fundraising results also showed well across Northeastern. We ranked in the top 10 of all fundraising units across the university, and by placing third among the colleges, our increased number of donors netted an additional $8,000 for Khoury College.

We are grateful to all the departments across Khoury College as well as to our students, alumni, parents, employees, and friends, for the many contributions that made the day an overwhelming success. Giving Day may be over, but you can still make a gift to support our mission. We thank you for your continued support and generosity.

“I am incredibly grateful for the support I’ve received from Khoury College, especially during one of the most challenging times of my life. The emergency funding I was granted provided critical assistance when I needed it most. The funding helped cover unexpected costs during the most difficult period of my family, allowing me to focus on my personal well-being while continuing my education. Beyond the financial assistance, the compassion and guidance I received from my advisors were invaluable. Their support helped me navigate many tough situations, and I will always be thankful for the care and understanding shown to me. This experience really reinforced my belief in the Khoury community and its commitment to supporting students in every way possible.”

 

Doreen Hodgkin Student Emergency Fund Honoring retired Associate Dean Doreen Hodgkin’s service, the Doreen Hodgkin Student Emergency Fund provides emergency financial support to Khoury students who need assistance with unexpected, unforeseen, and unavoidable emergency circumstances. Make a Gift
Khoury Dean’s Fund The Khoury Dean’s Fund is a flexible resource that can be allocated when and where it’s needed most — whether to support an undergrad in need, send a master’s student on an extraordinary research experience, or book an industry leader to speak and inspire. Make a Gift
AI for Impact: Social Change Through Technology Fund In the pioneering AI for Impact Co-op Program, managed by the Burnes Center for Social Change in partnership with Khoury College, students work full time on experiential AI projects for social good, wielding AI as a tool for transformative innovation and transforming ideas into measurable impacts in collaboration with the communities they’re serving. Make a Gift
Align Scholarships The Align Program provides a pathway to a computer science master’s degree for students with non-CS undergraduate degrees, regardless of educational background or previous career experience. Candidates for Align scholarships must be women and/or underrepresented minorities enrolled in the MSIA and MSCS Align program with a GPA of 3.0 or higher; the scholarship may be renewed in succeeding years. Make a Gift
Student Groups Khoury’s many student groups provide meaningful and educational opportunities for students to develop a strong sense of support, belonging, and camaraderie. View Student Groups
Khoury College Student Experience Fund This fund enables computer science students with financial need to pursue their passions in real-world settings, such as choosing their co-op based on passion and fit, creating an entrepreneurial co-op, or participating in international co-ops. Alternatively, students may use funds to study abroad, attend academic conferences, or work alongside world-class faculty on research. Make a Gift
Khoury College SMASH Fund SMASH is committed to eliminating barriers faced by underrepresented people of color in STEM and fostering their untapped talent by supporting a summer residential, STEM-intensive college prep program to high school students in the Boston area. Gifts to this fund will support program costs, course materials and technology, experiential learning and field trips, and housing for students, teachers, and staff. Make a Gift
Khoury College Undergraduate Scholarship Gifts to the Khoury College Undergraduate Scholarship Fund help provide scholarships to talented students with financial need, making it possible for them to study computer science at Northeastern. Make a Gift
Jelly Incubation Fund This fund provides research and/or programmatic support for projects by students, student groups, and/or student-run service organizations. The projects will be of a unique scope, topic, or approach that will boost the reputation of Khoury College and Northeastern, or a project that will be beneficial to Khoury College, and applicants for funding must submit a proposal outlining their project that includes a viable budget, timeline, and defined goal. Make a Gift