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Houston, we have a Husky

One of 10 candidates selected out of 8,000, Imelda Muller is an expert in space medicine and how outer space impacts the human body.
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This CEO was plucked from the classroom

Northeastern student Joe Friedman takes on a co-op as the first student CEO of the campus bookstore, operated by Follett Higher Education.
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Looking for an environmentally friendly drinking straw? The answer may surprise you

Northeastern researcher says not all straws marketed as eco-friendly deserve the label. But a straw derived from methane fits the bill.
Protestors gathered with signs against China's plans to set up an embassy near the Tower Bridge.

China’s ‘super embassy’ proposal in London sparks spying fears

Fibre optic cables running near the site could make it ‘very easy’ for hostile actors to intercept communications, says an engineer.

University News

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From mealtime therapy to dance parties, a summer at a Vermont camp gave them skills to shape a career

Assistant professor Kim Ho brought several SLP students to Zeno Mountain Farm this summer, a camp for people with different abilities.
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Photos: Campus studies, Mack Welby signing and innovation in the lab

The fall semester is in full swing. Students are busy working on group projects and conducting research. Associate Dean of Space and Special Initiatives Sandra Shefelbine and Ph.D. student Lindsey Young, for example, have been studying bone growth inside the Interdisciplinary Science and Engineering Complex on the Boston campus. Meanwhile, the Northeastern men’s hockey team […]

Don’t be afraid of AI: You’re not as replaceable as you think

By considering your job as a set of skills, researchers can measure an individual’s “unemployment risk.”

From the capital to remote villages, Northeastern students help steer Rwanda’s future

During a month-long visit to Rwanda, students worked with nonprofits, business people and government officials on policy improvements.

Northeastern University historian’s new book examines George Washington as a ‘unifying figure’

Northeastern Distinguished Professor Emeritus William Fowler wrote “George Washington and the Creation of the American Republic.”

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Artificial intelligence

Higher ed and private industry partnerships are key to innovation, Two Sigma’s David Siegel says in a fireside chat with Northeastern President Joseph Aoun

Society needs to refocus on physical problems while using virtual solutions, the philanthropist says.

Northeastern grads launch health care startup to reduce post-surgical infections and optimize clinical workflows  

The Northeastern graduates connected through campus events. Now they are working together to launch an AI-driven startup.
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Northeastern grad wins Innovator Award for developing an AI adviser for real estate investors

Northeastern grad Stephanie Golik found success by pivoting from architecture to product design and serial entrepreneurship.

2025 Commencement

Graduate from Northeastern’s Arlington campus turns successful co-op into dream job at Amazon

Soumya Hukkeri tells fellow grads at Northeastern’s Arlington commencement to “never stop believing in yourself.”

Degrees in hand, jobs secured, Northeastern grads in London are in high demand

‘I decided to take a leap. I’m so happy I did,” said Maria Abbadi, one of 110 students to graduate with a master’s or apprenticeship degree.
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Northeastern celebrates 215 graduates during commencement ceremony in Portland, Maine

The Class of 2025 included master’s degree recipients from 19 countries, nine U.S. states and 41 cities or towns across Maine.

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Northeastern’s Oakland campus kicks off ‘incredible journey’ at convocation

Dan Sachs, dean of Northeastern’s Oakland campus, tells new Huskies: “The Bay Area is your classroom. The world can be your co-op.”

New Huskies excited to move into housing on Northeastern’s Oakland campus

Moving crews worked under sunny skies as they pushed red carts loaded with the personal belongings of the more than 750 students.
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Northeastern’s Oakland students join clubs, taste food from the best restaurants and cut flowers at the campus community farm

Students at Northeastern’s Oakland campus settle in and embrace activities during Weeks of Welcome.

Research

Scientists have mapped millions of genomes. They are also drowning in data

Northeastern’s Prashant Pandey is developing tools to make the NIH genomic data repository searchable, accelerating scientific discoveries.

At the height of the pandemic, Americans of all political stripes were on guard against COVID

Northeastern researchers found that people of different political leanings took steps to avoid the virus.
A collection of various drinking straws in a researcher's gloved hand in a laboratory setting.

Looking for an environmentally friendly drinking straw? The answer may surprise you

Northeastern researcher says not all straws marketed as eco-friendly deserve the label. But a straw derived from methane fits the bill.

World News

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The US-led peace process in the Russia-Ukraine War may be ‘fizzling,’ a Northeastern expert says 

Minnesota Catholic school shooting: Expert on mass killings weighs in on children’s safety at school

Will Trump and Putin’s Alaska summit succeed without Ukraine or the EU?

Society & Culture

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At the height of the pandemic, Americans of all political stripes were on guard against COVID

Researchers find Milan nightlife hubs bring rich and poor together

Should you use ChatGPT as a therapist?

Health

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Celebrities use this common heart medication to calm anxiety. Should you try propranolol?

Five things to know about tuberculosis as it surfaces in Maine and North Carolina

Sites contaminated by toxic ‘forever chemicals’ are much more widespread than previously thought, researchers find

Business

President Aoun wearing a grey suit and Spencer Fung wearing a black suit both sitting on a raised stage holding microphones. In between them is a white orchid flower.

In chat with Northeastern President Joseph E. Aoun, graduate and trustee Spencer Fung says companies must ‘rethink constantly’ and establish an AI mindset

White House deal with NVIDIA and AMD continues to move U.S. away from free market capitalism, according to Northeastern expert

Northeastern experts say a lack of trust in government data could imperil businesses and the economy

Lifestyle

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How a Victorian-era marketing ploy made chocolate the ultimate Valentine’s Day gift

10 tips to make your New Year’s resolutions stick this year

The best games, tech and gadgets for the 2024 holiday season

Law

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Could Tyler Robinson’s alleged Discord messages be treated as a confession in death penalty case?

What is the Posse Comitatus Act, and how does it apply to Trump’s deployment of the National Guard in California and Washington, D.C.?

FBI raids happen in the early morning. Northeastern experts explain the reasons for the dawn surprise 

Arts & Entertainment

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Why are video games getting more expensive? Spoiler: It’s not just tariffs

What’s next for Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce? A ‘Princess Diana’ wedding as the pop star controls the message

How did Netflix’s ‘KPop Demon Hunters’ take over the world and become a global phenomenon?

Science & Technology

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ChatGPT is getting parental controls after a teen died by suicide. This is why experts say they aren’t enough

Hot (news) flash: Menopause is coming for your voice

For extreme hikers, the new Apple Watch Ultra is a lifesaver  

Sports

Lorenzo Musetti shown hitting a one-handed backhand at the 2025 U.S. Open.

Why the one-handed backhand is losing its grip on professional tennis

From Northeastern to San Francisco: Gottesman, Maldonado headline historic MLB Draft for the Huskies

Can the Sinner-Alcaraz rivalry carry men’s tennis into a post-Big Three era?

Israel-Hamas War

Northeastern professor uses entrepreneurship to bring Israelis and Palestinians together

In and outside the classroom, Amir Grinstein wants to foster connection through business and entrepreneurship.

After ceasefire deal, how can mediators create a lasting peace in Gaza? Experts unravel the task

The panel at Northeastern’s Boston campus tackled the prospect for peace in the region.

Israel-Hamas ceasefire deal suggests Biden administration ‘did not push as hard as they could have’ for an end to hostilities, expert says

Should both parties sign on the dotted line and ratify the deal, questions about the future of the region still loom large, experts say.
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BBC under fire after livestreamed IDF chants by Bob Vylan. Experts weigh in on the broadcasting ‘mistakes’

BBC and authorities' response to chants led by punk-rap band Bob Vylan show the regulatory system is working, says Northeastern professor.

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