PORTLAND, Maine—With the vaulted ceiling of the Merrill Auditorium above them and the ruby red curtains of the stage before them, the 125 members of the Roux Institute at Northeastern University’s second graduating class celebrated commencement in style on Friday.
Launched in Portland three years ago, the Roux Institute is focused on catalyzing economic development in Maine through the efforts of those on campus––like students and faculty––but also partnerships with more than 150 organizations throughout Maine.
Considering the Roux Institute’s significant role in shaping the future of Maine, it was apt that Janet Mills, governor of the state of Maine, was the 2023 commencement speaker.
Looking out at the class of 2023 and their friends and families, Mills reflected on the “generation of new leaders” in fields like computer and data…
