Tragic loss of third-year Northeastern student studying computer science and psychology

Griffin Loranger, a third-year Northeastern student on the Boston campus from Maine, passed away on April 15, according to school officials and an obituary posted online. He was 21 years old. Loranger was pursuing a combined degree in computer science and cognitive psychology and had been involved in research and global opportunities during his time at Northeastern, according to an email statement from Dean of Khoury College of Computer Sciences Elizabeth Mynatt.

Mynatt expressed the community’s deep sadness in the email sent to Boston campus students, stating that Griffin will be greatly missed. Loranger had a strong passion for research and worked at the College of Science’s Kwon Research Lab for Low Vision and Brain Research. He also participated in a Dialogue of Civilizations program in London, where he was able to explore his interest in history.

In addition to his academic pursuits, Loranger worked at Sappi, a paper and forest product manufacturing company, as an IT Projects Intern. Mynatt highlighted 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.

Friends who shared their thoughts on the obituary site mentioned Loranger’s 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.