Dennis Staroselsky, Assistant Teaching Professor of Theatre at the College of Arts, Media and Design, has won the 2025 Waco Independent Film Festival Best United States Short award for his film “What It’s Like to Be Okay.” Professor Staroselsky is an actor, writer, and producer who has appeared in a number of high-profile films and television productions throughout his career. His most personal project yet, “What It’s Like to Be Okay” stars Staroselsky, who also wrote and directed, in the lead role as an actor struggling to balance making it in Hollywood with being a father.

Please see the full article about Staroselsky’s new film  on Northeastern Global News site.

Dr. Jared Auclair, Dean of the College of Professional Studies, has been selected for the MassBioEd’s Public Advocate award to be bestowed at 2025 Champions for Biotechnology Education Awards Gala. The Gala is held yearly to recognize individuals committed to fostering science literacy and advancing life sciences education in Massachusetts. Outside of his duties as dean, Dr. Auclair also serves as a faculty member in the Department of Chemistry and Chemical Biology with research emphasis on biopharmaceutical development and analysis. Dean Auclair has held various leadership positions during his long career with Northeastern including Vice Provost of Research Economic Development and Director of Bioinnovation.

Dr. Timothy J. Rupert, Professor and Golemme Administrative Chair in the Accounting group in the D’Amore-McKim School of Business, has been honored with the Outstanding Accounting Educator Award from the American Accounting Association. The award, consisting of a citation and $5,000 prize, is sponsored by the PricewaterhouseCoopers (PwC) US Group and is presented to innovative educators who have contributed significantly to accounting education. Professor Rupert’s research explores the decision-making processes of taxpayers and the impact of changes in the tax system on fairness perceptions. Professor Rupert additionally serves on multiple editorial boards in the accounting field.

Dr. Mark Huselid, Distinguished Professor and Director of the Center for Workforce Analytics in the D’Amore-McKim School of Business, has won the Dave Ulrich Impact Award from The Human Resources Division. The award recognizes excellence in the application of theory and research in HR practices and public policy across the nation. Professor Huselid’s research focuses primarily on the linkages between HR management systems, corporate strategy, workforce differentiation, and firm performance. Huselid also operates a consulting program and serves on the editorial board for multiple journals.

Dr. Yiyuan Sun, Associate Chair and Clinical Professor of Nursing in the Bouvé College of Health Sciences, is an accomplished educator in the nursing field. Professor Sun specializes in cancer prevention, early detection, instrument development, and nursing education. Additionally, Professor Sun’s research explores symptom management and diabetes care.

Dr. Valeria A. Ramdin, Director of Global Health Nursing and Associate Clinical Professor of Nursing in the Bouvé College of Health Sciences, has over 35 years of experience in healthcare. Professor Ramdin specializes in interdisciplinary research exploring vitamin D and the link with the socioecology of health, self-care, and healthy aging.