Northeastern University student, Griffin Loranger, passed away on April 15 at the age of 21. He was studying computer science and cognitive psychology at the university’s Boston campus and was hailing from Maine. According to an email by Dean of Khoury College of Computer Sciences, Elizabeth Mynatt, Loranger was a highly motivated student who engaged in research projects and global opportunities during his time at Northeastern.
In her email to students on the Boston campus, Mynatt expressed the community’s deep sorrow over Loranger’s passing and noted that he will be dearly missed. One of his favorite research projects was at the College of Science’s Kwon Research Lab for Low Vision and Brain Research, where he showcased his passion for research. Additionally, Loranger had a keen interest in history, which he explored through a Dialogue of Civilizations program in London.
Apart from his academic pursuits, Loranger held an IT Projects Intern position at Sappi, a paper and forest product manufacturing company. There, he demonstrated his technical skills and computing talents. Outside of work and studies, Loranger was actively involved in various extracurricular activities. He worked as a camera operator for Division I sporting events with Northeastern’s Athletic Department, was a member of the NUTV video production club, and enjoyed playing mahjong with fellow students.
Friends who posted on the online obituary site remembered Loranger as a vibrant and humorous individual who brought joy and laughter to those around him, especially during his involvement with NUTV. Confidential counseling services are being offered to Northeastern students and staff who may be struggling to cope with the loss of Loranger through University Health and Counseling Services, the Center for Spirituality, Dialogue