The institute, scheduled to open in the spring, is designed to educate generations of talent for the digital and life sciences sectors, and drive sustained economic growth in Portland, the state of Maine, and northern New England. “The Roux Institute represents a significant expansion of our model,” said Joseph E. Aoun, president of Northeastern.

Previously the Dean of the College of Science, Ken Henderson has been appointed as the first Chancellor of Northeastern University.

Previously the Dean of the College of Science, Ken Henderson has been appointed as the first Chancellor of Northeastern University.