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Northeastern University

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More a mediocre private company than a university - Professor Northeastern University Employee Review

2.0
Apr 22, 2023
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Pros

Faculty are very friendly and accessible. There is a collegial environment and faculty work very hard to create a strong learning environment and do what they can with limited resources in spite of upper management.

Cons

Northeastern is closer to being a middling tech company than a university, and it moves further away from being a university with each passing year. The president and provost do not see the original mission of universities (in-depth research, advancing knowledge, disciplinary expertise, etc) as valuable. In fact, they denigrate it. The senior administration tries to get faculty to funnel their research into niche tech areas (almost completely sidelining the liberal arts) because these areas bring in quick money and have short-run, superficial "impact" (really, it seems to be mainly about flashy visibility in the news). They keep buying new campuses and buying people from other institutions instead of fully supporting existing faculty and enriching the learning experience in Boston. To pay for all the new campuses they have increased the number of students paying tuition to the point where all of the students who apply to go to Northeastern in Boston cannot actually all be in Boston during the course of their undergrad careers. First, they doubled up students in the dorms, and now a significant number of students will be forced to be at another "campus" location during part of their degrees (branded as "mobility"). The business people at the top bill Northeastern as a cutting-edge global university, but the buildings are shabby and tech infrastructure in classrooms is pitiful and frequently broken. The campuses outside of Boston, Oakland, and London are not real learning spaces and don't have regular faculty.

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5.0
Jul 10, 2026
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Pros

As always, the quality of a postdoc is very related to the quality of your supervisor and team, but Northeastern has good facilities and a vibrant research community.

Cons

The university is large so sometimes the administration can feel impersonal.

5.0
Jul 5, 2026
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Pros

Overall, I have had a very positive experience in this job. The work itself is well organized, meaningful, and provides many opportunities for me to learn, grow, and improve my professional skills. I truly appreciate the supportive and friendly work environment. My colleagues are kind, patient, and always willing to help when I have questions or face challenges. The communication within the team is smooth, and everyone works together with a strong sense of responsibility and cooperation. This job has helped me become more confident, responsible, and efficient in my daily work. I also feel grateful for the guidance and support I have received from my coworkers and supervisors. I enjoy being part of this team and appreciate the positive atmosphere, strong teamwork, and valuable learning opportunities. Overall, I believe this is a great workplace with excellent colleagues, and I am thankful for this experience.

Cons

Nothing, very good work experience

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