Northeastern University is proud to announce the 2024 inductees into the Lux. Veritas. Virtus. society, a prestigious honor that recognizes exceptional graduate students who exemplify the university’s mission, ideals, and values. This esteemed society, alongside the Huntington 100 for undergraduates, highlights the achievements of students across all Northeastern campuses.
The Lux. Veritas. Virtus. society, established this year, is dedicated to honoring graduate students who have significantly impacted their communities and fields of study. The selection criteria are rigorous, focusing on several key aspects of student achievement and character:
- Global Engagement: Students must have engaged in international co-op, study abroad, or other experiential learning activities beyond their primary campus.
- Impact on Campus Community: Inductees have made tangible contributions to the growth and vibrancy of their campus communities.
- Service Record: A demonstrated commitment to service, both within and outside the university, is essential.
- Demonstrated Leadership: Leadership qualities that foster the success of various initiatives are a must.
- Entrepreneurial or Innovative Spirit: Students should exhibit proactive, innovative thinking and actions.
- Academic Excellence: A strong academic record that showcases a dedication to intellectual pursuits.
- Commitment to Ideals: A deep commitment to high ideals and the ability to represent Northeastern’s core values positively.
This year’s inductees include standout students from multiple colleges within the university network:
Bouvé College of Health Sciences:
- Babatunde Aideyan
- Kelsea Davis
- Angelina DiNardo
- Alyssa McPherson
- Madison Oppenheim
- Maria Rengifo
- Sima Sharma Tiwari
- Cassandra Friend (Charlotte)
College of Engineering:
- Siddhartha Bariker
- Neha Budh
- Babuaravind Gururaj
- Yang Hu
- Xiaofei Huang
- David Hunter
- Goutham Kanahasabai
- Vatsal Kapadia
- Baolin Li
- Brinda Raj Lingaraju
- Rawad Maiteh
- Himanshi Motwani
- Burcu Ozek
- Srinivas Peri
- Varun Phadke
- Anjali Premjit
- Shubham Rajput
- Surya Sai Brahmendra Ramoju
- Shicheng Yang
- Jonah Igweh (Toronto)
- Sashankh Addanki (Vancouver)
Khoury College of Computer Sciences:
- Spencer Belsky
- Vidya Ganesh
- Thomas Henehan
- Annie Pates
- Shagun Saboo
- Manikhanta Praphul Samavedam
- Daniel Bi (Seattle)
- Niyati Khandelwal (Seattle)
- Peiying Li (Seattle)
- LeAnn Mendoza (Silicon Valley)
- Ziyun Chen (Vancouver)
College of Social Sciences and Humanities:
- Elena Castellini
- Clara Copp-LaRocque
- Grace Poudrier
College of Professional Studies:
- Eugene Burns, Jr.
- Hoang Ngoc Duong
- Rajashekhar Ittedi
- Christopher Lukasik
- Tyler Macgregor
- Vandna Mehta
- Anishma Metray
- Nang Su Wan Nee
- Jay Patel
- John Ruggieri-Lam
- Gauri Udaysing Shinde
- Ahriá Simons
- Priya Singh
- Hardik Shah
- Courtney Bloniasz (Portland)
- Abigail Bridgers (Portland)
- Shreya Goyal (Seattle)
- Wui Lung Choi (Silicon Valley)
- Isha Thakkar (Silicon Valley)
- Tahereh Ahadisarkani (Toronto)
- Leslie Cham (Toronto)
- Wan-Hsuan Chung (Toronto)
- Chirag Prajapati (Toronto)
- Foram Shah (Toronto)
- Adaire Stapleton (Toronto)
D’Amore-McKim School of Business:
- Roma Varma Gottumukkala
- Holland Stam
College of Arts, Media + Design:
- Morgan Foster
- Jay Kemp
- Brandon Lyman
- Rachel Peterson
- Pavithra Rajesh
- Gabriela Palacios Villon
School of Law:
- Zain Walker
- Lauren Yamaguchi
The 2024 cohort represents a diverse and dynamic group of students who have not only excelled academically but have also embodied the spirit of Northeastern University by driving positive change and innovation. As members of the Lux. Veritas. Virtus. society, they join a growing network of leaders poised to make significant contributions to their professions and communities.