Harvard Business School Examined Northeastern University's Transformation
Harvard Business School published a study examining Northeastern University's transformation from a regional school to a global research institution over the past two decades.
Harvard Business School has published the comprehensive transformation that Northeastern University has undergone over the past two decades as a detailed case study.
Historical Transformation Process
Northeastern University transitioned from a local school accepting half of its applicants to a selective institution nationwide across the US and globally.
Experts' Evaluations
American Council on Education President Ted Mitchell described Northeastern's rise as a model example for higher education.
Michael B. Horn, co-founder of the Clayton Christensen Institute, defined the study as a success story focused on institutional transformation.
Applied Strategic Steps
Under the leadership of university president Joseph E. Aoun, strategies focused on prestige, global campus networks, and experiential learning were adopted.
Without abandoning its vocational roots, research funding was increased and R1 status was achieved in 2016.
Global Expansion Moves
The global and graduate campus network was expanded through institutional mergers in London, Oakland, and New York.