John A. Curry was the President of Northeastern University (Boston) from 1989 to 1996. Prior to serving as President, Curry was the University's Exeutive Vice President. Curry is the first alumnus to serve as Northeastern's President.

During Curry's tenure, Northeastern University built a new science and engineering research center, a state-of-the-art classroom building, a recreation complex, and added new undergraduate and graduate programs. Curry also restructured the University and established a computer network on campus. In 1993, Curry hosted President Bill Clinton.