1972
Computer courses were specifically designed for non-majors.
History
History
History
The nation’s first computer science college
In the early 1980s, Northeastern University created one of the nation’s first colleges dedicated to the field of computer science (CS). Khoury College of Computer Sciences marked its 40th anniversary in 2023 and through those years has remained a national leader in CS education and research—continuing to break new ground to solve real-world problems.
The nation’s first computer science college
In the early 1980s, Northeastern University created one of the nation’s first colleges dedicated to the field of computer science (CS). Khoury College of Computer Sciences marked its 40th anniversary in 2023 and through those years has remained a national leader in CS education and research—continuing to break new ground to solve real-world problems.
history
To make sure CS really is for everyone, at Khoury every person is dedicated—and every program is designed—to further our mission. Khoury College aims to:
- Combine academic rigor and research excellence with experiential learning and industry insight.
- Collaborate across disciplines and around the globe while welcoming the diverse talent and ideas needed to meet the demands of industry, society, and humanity.
- Inspire the problem solvers of today, the thought leaders of tomorrow, and the engaged experts ready to tackle whatever challenge comes next.
It all starts with CS + YOUCS is where creativity and science come together—where computing, data, and network solutions bring great ideas to life. What happens when people with diverse backgrounds and goals pursue CS? New tools that work for everyone. Innovative software that improves how we interact. Connected systems that shape our world for the better. Khoury College is for anyone who wants to explore computer science. That’s the power of CS. That’s the power of diverse thought. That’s the power of CS + YOU.
history
To make sure CS really is for everyone, at Khoury every person is dedicated—and every program is designed—to further our mission. Khoury College aims to:
- Combine academic rigor and research excellence with experiential learning and industry insight.
- Collaborate across disciplines and around the globe while welcoming the diverse talent and ideas needed to meet the demands of industry, society, and humanity.
- Inspire the problem solvers of today, the thought leaders of tomorrow, and the engaged experts ready to tackle whatever challenge comes next.
It all starts with CS + YOUCS is where creativity and science come together—where computing, data, and network solutions bring great ideas to life. What happens when people with diverse backgrounds and goals pursue CS? New tools that work for everyone. Innovative software that improves how we interact. Connected systems that shape our world for the better. Khoury College is for anyone who wants to explore computer science. That’s the power of CS. That’s the power of diverse thought. That’s the power of CS + YOU.
The nation’s first computer science college
In the early 1980s, Northeastern University created one of the nation’s first colleges dedicated to the field of computer science (CS). Khoury College of Computer Sciences marked its 40th anniversary in 2023 and through those years has remained a national leader in CS education and research—continuing to break new ground to solve real-world problems.
The nation’s first computer science college
In the early 1980s, Northeastern University created one of the nation’s first colleges dedicated to the field of computer science (CS). Khoury College of Computer Sciences marked its 40th anniversary in 2023 and through those years has remained a national leader in CS education and research—continuing to break new ground to solve real-world problems.
history
To make sure CS really is for everyone, at Khoury every person is dedicated—and every program is designed—to further our mission. Khoury College aims to:
- Combine academic rigor and research excellence with experiential learning and industry insight.
- Collaborate across disciplines and around the globe while welcoming the diverse talent and ideas needed to meet the demands of industry, society, and humanity.
- Inspire the problem solvers of today, the thought leaders of tomorrow, and the engaged experts ready to tackle whatever challenge comes next.
It all starts with CS + YOUCS is where creativity and science come together—where computing, data, and network solutions bring great ideas to life. What happens when people with diverse backgrounds and goals pursue CS? New tools that work for everyone. Innovative software that improves how we interact. Connected systems that shape our world for the better. Khoury College is for anyone who wants to explore computer science. That’s the power of CS. That’s the power of diverse thought. That’s the power of CS + YOU.
history
To make sure CS really is for everyone, at Khoury every person is dedicated—and every program is designed—to further our mission. Khoury College aims to:
- Combine academic rigor and research excellence with experiential learning and industry insight.
- Collaborate across disciplines and around the globe while welcoming the diverse talent and ideas needed to meet the demands of industry, society, and humanity.
- Inspire the problem solvers of today, the thought leaders of tomorrow, and the engaged experts ready to tackle whatever challenge comes next.
It all starts with CS + YOUCS is where creativity and science come together—where computing, data, and network solutions bring great ideas to life. What happens when people with diverse backgrounds and goals pursue CS? New tools that work for everyone. Innovative software that improves how we interact. Connected systems that shape our world for the better. Khoury College is for anyone who wants to explore computer science. That’s the power of CS. That’s the power of diverse thought. That’s the power of CS + YOU.
Khoury College Timeline
1980
The BS in Computer Science was established in the mathematics department of the College of Arts & Sciences.
1985
The former Botolph Building, the oldest structure on Northeastern’s campus, is refurbished and reopened as the David and Margaret Fitzgerald Cullinane Hall. The building is named for the parents of alumnus and trustee John Cullinane, an early pioneer in the database industry who gave generously to support the renovations.
1988
Alan Selman (April 2, 1941 – January 22, 2021) was a mathematician and theoretical computer scientist known for his research on structural complexity theory.
1990
Dr. Brown is named dean of the College; she is the College’s first female dean. Throughout her career, she commits herself to making the concepts of programming accessible and interesting to a broad audience of learners, including more women and people who might not initially see themselves in a technical role.
2004
The new building wins the Harleston Parker Medal from the Boston Society of Architects for the Boston area’s best new building—beating out MIT’s Stata Center for Computer Science.
2006
Professor, Provost and Senior Vice President of Academic Affairs (View bio)
2006
Professor of the Practice, Executive Director Institute for EAI (<View bio)
2006
Trustee Professor (View bio)
2007
Part-Time Lecturer, Professor Emeritus (View bio, View 40 for 40 profile)
2007
Professor Emeritus (View bio, View 40 for 40 profile)
2007
Professor of the Practice, Executive Director Institute for EAI (View bio)
2009
Professor of the Practice (View bio)
2011
Professor of the Practice (View bio)
2012
Professor, Provost and Senior Vice President of Academic Affairs (View bio)
2013
The campus welcomes its first cohort of students for the Align master’s program and offers 15 graduate degree programs.
2014
Professor, Dean of Inclusive Computing, Executive Director Center for Inclusive Computing (View bio, View 40 for 40 profile)
2015
Professor of the Practice, Director of Computing Programs, Seattle Campus (view bio)
2015
The Network Science Institute launches at our 177 Huntington Avenue location, bringing together an interdisciplinary team of renowned scholars from across the university to discover and inspire new ways to measure, model, and predict meaningful interactions in social, physical, biological, and technological systems.
2016
Professor, Dean of Inclusive Computing, Executive Director Center for Inclusive Computing (View bio, View 40 for 40 profile)
2018
Associate Professor (View bio)
2019
The university expands its global network, filling a demand for computer scientists in the burgeoning high-tech industry of Canada’s west coast.
2019
Teaching Professor, Director of Computing Programs, Vancouver Campus (view bio)
2019
The Center, funded by a grant from Pivotal Ventures, an investment and incubation company created by tech leader Melinda Gates, supports universities across the U.S. in implementing evidence-based practices to bring more women into computing—meeting a significant economic need while improving social equity and inclusion.
2019
Professor of the Practice, Associate Dean for Network Programs (view bio)
2019
Associate Professor, Director of the BS in Cybersecurity Program (View bio)
2019
Professor (view bio)
2020
The campus is the home of the Roux Institute, a graduate school and research center shaping tech talent and innovation on Maine’s seacoast.
2020
Teaching Professor, Assistant Director Computing Programs – Seattle (view bio)
2020
Professor, Dean of Inclusive Computing, Executive Director Center for Inclusive Computing (View bio, View 40 for 40 profile)
2020
Professor (View bio)
2021
Professor, Senior Associate Dean For Academic Affairs (view bio)
2021
Dean of Khoury College of Computer Sciences (View bio)
2021
Visiting Professor, Director of Khoury Programs, San Francisco Bay Area Campuses (view bio)
2022
Teaching Professor, Director of Computing Programs, Arlington (view bio)
2022
2022
Teaching Professor, Director of Khoury Programs, Roux Institute (view bio)
2022
In the United States, the national average of women in BS/BA computer science programs is 19.5%, and the national average of BIPOC in those programs is 10%.
2023
2023
Professor (View bio)
2024
Interdisciplinary professor Yun Raymond Fu, affiliated with Khoury College and the College of Engineering, receives the 2024 Edward J. McCluskey Technical Achievement Award for innovative and impactful contributions to representation learning, computer vision, and face gesture recognition.
2024
Professor of the Practice (View bio)
2024
As part of an initiative called SPHERE, Northeastern University receives a $3.4 million National Science Foundation grant for an Internet of Things (IoT) lab to enable researchers to light on the vulnerabilities and shortcomings of smart technologies such as televisions, speakers, security cameras, and appliances.
Khoury College Timeline
1972
Computer courses were specifically designed for non-majors.
1980
The BS in Computer Science was established in the mathematics department of the College of Arts & Sciences.
1985
The former Botolph Building, the oldest structure on Northeastern’s campus, is refurbished and reopened as the David and Margaret Fitzgerald Cullinane Hall. The building is named for the parents of alumnus and trustee John Cullinane, an early pioneer in the database industry who gave generously to support the renovations.
1988
Alan Selman (April 2, 1941 – January 22, 2021) was a mathematician and theoretical computer scientist known for his research on structural complexity theory.
1990
Dr. Brown is named dean of the College; she is the College’s first female dean. Throughout her career, she commits herself to making the concepts of programming accessible and interesting to a broad audience of learners, including more women and people who might not initially see themselves in a technical role.
2004
The new building wins the Harleston Parker Medal from the Boston Society of Architects for the Boston area’s best new building—beating out MIT’s Stata Center for Computer Science.
2006
Professor, Provost and Senior Vice President of Academic Affairs (View bio)
2006
Professor of the Practice, Executive Director Institute for EAI (<View bio)
2006
Trustee Professor (View bio)
2007
Part-Time Lecturer, Professor Emeritus (View bio, View 40 for 40 profile)
2007
Professor Emeritus (View bio, View 40 for 40 profile)
2007
Professor of the Practice, Executive Director Institute for EAI (View bio)
2009
Professor of the Practice (View bio)
2011
Professor of the Practice (View bio)
2012
Professor, Provost and Senior Vice President of Academic Affairs (View bio)
2013
The campus welcomes its first cohort of students for the Align master’s program and offers 15 graduate degree programs.
2014
Professor, Dean of Inclusive Computing, Executive Director Center for Inclusive Computing (View bio, View 40 for 40 profile)
2015
Professor of the Practice, Director of Computing Programs, Seattle Campus (view bio)
2015
The Network Science Institute launches at our 177 Huntington Avenue location, bringing together an interdisciplinary team of renowned scholars from across the university to discover and inspire new ways to measure, model, and predict meaningful interactions in social, physical, biological, and technological systems.
2016
Professor, Dean of Inclusive Computing, Executive Director Center for Inclusive Computing (View bio, View 40 for 40 profile)
2018
Associate Professor (View bio)
2019
The university expands its global network, filling a demand for computer scientists in the burgeoning high-tech industry of Canada’s west coast.
2019
Teaching Professor, Director of Computing Programs, Vancouver Campus (view bio)
2019
The Center, funded by a grant from Pivotal Ventures, an investment and incubation company created by tech leader Melinda Gates, supports universities across the U.S. in implementing evidence-based practices to bring more women into computing—meeting a significant economic need while improving social equity and inclusion.
2019
Professor of the Practice, Associate Dean for Network Programs (view bio)
2019
Associate Professor, Director of the BS in Cybersecurity Program (View bio)
2019
Professor (view bio)
2020
The campus is the home of the Roux Institute, a graduate school and research center shaping tech talent and innovation on Maine’s seacoast.
2020
Teaching Professor, Assistant Director Computing Programs – Seattle (view bio)
2020
Professor, Dean of Inclusive Computing, Executive Director Center for Inclusive Computing (View bio, View 40 for 40 profile)
2020
Professor (View bio)
2021
Professor, Senior Associate Dean For Academic Affairs (view bio)
2021
Dean of Khoury College of Computer Sciences (View bio)
2021
Visiting Professor, Director of Khoury Programs, San Francisco Bay Area Campuses (view bio)
2022
Teaching Professor, Director of Computing Programs, Arlington (view bio)
2022
2022
Teaching Professor, Director of Khoury Programs, Roux Institute (view bio)
2022
In the United States, the national average of women in BS/BA computer science programs is 19.5%, and the national average of BIPOC in those programs is 10%.
2023
2023
Professor (View bio)
2024
Interdisciplinary professor Yun Raymond Fu, affiliated with Khoury College and the College of Engineering, receives the 2024 Edward J. McCluskey Technical Achievement Award for innovative and impactful contributions to representation learning, computer vision, and face gesture recognition.
2024
Professor of the Practice (View bio)
2024
As part of an initiative called SPHERE, Northeastern University receives a $3.4 million National Science Foundation grant for an Internet of Things (IoT) lab to enable researchers to light on the vulnerabilities and shortcomings of smart technologies such as televisions, speakers, security cameras, and appliances.
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440 Huntington Avenue, 202 West Village H
Boston, MA 02115
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Boston, MA 02115
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© 2024 Northeastern University
Khoury Social
Contact Khoury
440 Huntington Avenue, 202 West Village H
Boston, MA 02115
617.373.2462
TTY: 617.373.3768
Khoury Social
Contact Khoury
440 Huntington Avenue, 202 West Village H
Boston, MA 02115
617.373.2462
TTY: 617.373.3768
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Experiential Learning
Research
Life at Khoury
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