Northeastern student Griffin Loranger, a third-year student from Maine on the Boston campus, tragically passed away on April 15, according to school officials and an online obituary. At just 21 years old, Loranger was pursuing a combined degree in computer science and cognitive psychology at Northeastern University’s Khoury College of Computer Sciences.
In her email statement, Dean of Khoury College of Computer Sciences Elizabeth Mynatt expressed the deep sadness of the community over the loss of Loranger. She highlighted his strong passion for research and his work at the College of Science’s Kwon Research Lab for Low Vision and Brain Research. Mynatt also mentioned that Loranger had participated in a Dialogue of Civilizations program in London, where he was able to explore his interest in history.
Apart from his academic pursuits, Loranger worked as an IT Projects Intern at Sappi, a paper and forest product manufacturing company. Mynatt praised his technical skills and computing abilities in her email. Outside of his studies and work, Loranger was involved in Northeastern’s Athletic Department as a camera operator for Division I sporting events. He was also a member of NUTV, a video production club on campus, and enjoyed playing mahjong in a student club.
According to friends who shared their thoughts on the obituary site, Loranger had a vibrant personality and sense of humor that brought joy to the NUTV community. Mynatt mentioned that counseling services are available for Northeastern students and staff who are grieving Loranger’s loss through the University of Health and Counseling Services, the Center for Spirituality, Dialogue, and Service, and WeCare.
