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Sheila Puffer
University Distinguished Professor and Cherry Family Senior Fellow of International Business
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international business, management and entrepreneurship (Russia)

Sheila Puffer for Northeastern Global News

Clouds and dust partially obscure the view of a highway and city in Puerto Rico.

Giant plume of dust from Africa expected to bring stunning sunsets — and breathing risks — to the Gulf Coast, Northeastern expert warns

The plume began about 5,000 miles away in Africa’s Sahara Desert, forming what’s known as the “Saharan air layer."

Russians aren’t the villains of this high-tech immigrant story

In American popular culture, Russians and former Soviets are often thought of as spies or hackers. But a new book written by three scholars of Russian studies from Northeastern presents an entirely different picture, one that casts light on immigrants from the former Soviet Union who made significant contributions to the United States’ technology sector.

After 52 years at Northeastern, professor Dan McCarthy retires

Over the past six decades, thousands of students, faculty, and staff have had to the opportunity to work with—and learn from—Dan McCarthy. And he wouldn’t have it any other way. “I have three Ivy League degrees, but I’d trade them all to be at Northeastern,” he said. “I love this place.”

Inaugural Academic Honors Convocation rewards excellence

President Aoun calls students, faculty and staff a “powerful force” for innovative research, academic excellence and engagement on campus and across the world.