John A. Curry (born May 12, 1934) 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.

John grew up in the city of Lynn, MA and graduated from Lynn English High School. Mr. Curry is a current member of the Lynn English sport's hall of fame.

After receiving both his bachelors and master's degree from Northeastern University, Mr. Curry went on to earn his Doctorates in Education from Boston University. Dr. Curry is the wife of Marcia Curry, with whom he has three children; Robert Curry, Timothy Curry, and Susan Brown. The "John and Marcia Curry Student Center" was dedicated to President Curry following his retiremetn from Northeastern University.

Mr. 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.