The Center for Intercultural Engagement (CIE) builds socially conscious communities that foster belonging and intercultural learning for all Northeastern students.

Our Work

We advance our mission by hosting student-centered programs, workshops, dialogue, and creating spaces where students develop awareness, knowledge, and skills to engage diverse perspectives, while finding ongoing support and community.

Our Flagship Programs

• Cultural Life Education (CLE) Team: Serves as a vital student resource for identity-based care, intercultural training, holistic wellness, and student support across the Global Network.
• EMPOWER Fellows: Fosters dialogue, collaboration, and celebration across diverse student communities through transformative fellowship experiences.
• First-Gen, Undocumented, and Low-Income (FUNL) Network: Strengthens cross-institutional community and resources to ensure students thrive at Northeastern.
• Building Research, Inclusion, & Dialogue for Global Engagement (BRIDGE) Collaborative: Positions CIE as the central hub for intercultural learning by fostering strategic partnerships, thematic programming, and campus-wide collaboration by supporting students, faculty, and staff in researching, creating, and scaling intercultural learning.

Our Impact Spring 2025-Spring 206

• Welcomed 33,800+ visitors to our space in 144 & 328 Curry
• Facilitated 44 programs focused on intercultural education, personal growth, community, and leadership
• Reached 1,100+ students through direct engagement
• Awarded 9 mini-grants across 12+ departments and student organizations to spark cross-campus collaboration
• Built 30+ active campus partnerships
• Celebrated 250+ first-generation graduates at our largest-ever First-Gen Graduation, with 300+ attendees joining in the celebration

Your Support Makes a Difference

• $10 Provides a graduation stole for a first-gen student.
• $15 Funds a textbook for a student in need.
• $25 Stocks healthy snacks during finals week.
• $50 Supports student-led programming.
• $200 Equips Cultural Life Education facilitators with training resources.
• $500 Covers venue costs for First-Gen Graduation.
• $1,000 Support EMPOWER Fellows to lead intergroup dialogue across campus, creating spaces where students can engage across difference.