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Ian Thomsen

Boston

Multimedia Reporter and Writer at Northeastern Global News

Author “The Soul of Basketball.” Former SI, https://t.co/6WAZBbA8R5 etc. Read “Word of Eugene” for sermons on sports at https://t.co/y6gP1P79te. See more @ChurchofBalls.

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  • 4 days ago | news.northeastern.edu | Ian Thomsen

    Your education provides you with profound strengths that transcend the AI era, Northeastern University President Joseph E. Aoun told graduates Sunday at their commencement ceremonies in venerable Fenway Park. “In this era of disruption, we all need a guiding light,” Aoun told undergraduates seated before him for the afternoon ceremony. “Northeastern is more than a network. It is a steady constellation in the shifting skies. “It will never fade with time or distance,” Aoun said.

  • 1 week ago | news.northeastern.edu | Ian Thomsen

    Northeastern University trustee emeritus Frederick Brodsky, who earned success as an international entrepreneur after finding his way at Northeastern, received the university’s Pioneer Award during the D’Amore-McKim School of Business undergraduate commencement ceremony Thursday at Matthews Arena. The prestigious honor is reserved for those who have made outstanding contributions to the greater community and who are pioneers in their own right. Joseph E.

  • 1 week ago | news.northeastern.edu | Ian Thomsen

    A comprehensive history of Northeastern University sports is being published by students — with the support of the university athletic department. The 250-page coffee table book, “History of the Huskies,” is available for presale with its release planned for the fall.

  • 1 week ago | news.northeastern.edu | Ian Thomsen

    Daniel Keel, 102 years old and among the last surviving Tuskegee Airmen from World War II, recently contacted Northeastern University. He was seeking his college transcript from more than 80 years ago. So began a mystery of record-keeping that would be no easy thing to solve. “I said to him, ‘If you don’t mind me asking, why did you want the transcript?’” says Lacetia Foster, director of registrar services at Northeastern.

  • 1 week ago | news.northeastern.edu | Ian Thomsen

    Entrepreneur David Roux will be the speaker at Northeastern University’s 2025 graduate commencement. The ceremony will take place at 10 a.m. on Sunday, May 11, at Fenway Park in Boston. Roux is an advocate for “future proofing” — having a great purpose, surfing large trends and employing the most advanced technology tools to pursue dreams.

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Ian Thomsen
Ian Thomsen @IanThomsen
14 May 23

RT @CelticsCLNS: Has Jayson Tatum Abandoned his Game w/ @IanThomsen | Celtics Beat https://t.co/nNo8PzjsnU

Ian Thomsen
Ian Thomsen @IanThomsen
26 Apr 23

I am so sad thinking of her family, her friends, her colleagues who love Heather and will miss every day her warmth, her smile, her courageous spirit. I am blessed to have known her.

gary washburn
gary washburn @GwashburnGlobe

#Celtics announce the passing of PR person Heather Walker. This one really hurts. Heather was amazing at her job, a good friend, and great wife and mother and fought to the very end. We lost a wonderful person. https://t.co/PBI2V0NdO8

Ian Thomsen
Ian Thomsen @IanThomsen
15 Dec 22

This is a brilliant hire. Suddenly there is hope for the NCAA.

NCAA
NCAA @NCAA

The NCAA is pleased to announce that Massachusetts Governor Charlie Baker has accepted an offer to become the NCAA’s next president. Read the full press release and statements here: https://t.co/CyTBmL0aw3 https://t.co/reEp5RpYDE