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Hillary Chute
Distinguished Professor of English and Art + Design

Hillary Chute for Northeastern Global News

Why ‘The Great Gatsby’ still resonates a century after publication
Two copies of The Great Gatsby with different covers standing up on a table.

Why ‘The Great Gatsby’ still resonates a century after publication

Northeastern distinguished English professor Hillary Chute breaks down why 'The Great Gatsby' “beats on” on its 100-year anniversary.
Northeastern community celebrates power of truth and comics with legendary cartoonist Alison Bechdel
Alison Bechdel speaking on stage at the Hanson Lecture.

Northeastern community celebrates power of truth and comics with legendary cartoonist Alison Bechdel

Northeastern's Hanson Lecture spotlighted the work of Bechdel, the cartoonist whose work has left an indelible mark on faculty and students.
Boston Kids Comics Festival returns to Northeastern and record participation is expected
A turquoise sign that says 'Boston Kids Comics Fest' with a yellow arrow and three comic cats pointing to the right.

Boston Kids Comics Festival returns to Northeastern and record participation is expected

For a second year, Northeastern will host the daylong festival filled with workshops, presentations, and activities for kids who love comics.
Why comics and graphic novels like ‘Maus’ are effective teaching tools
A father and son look at a graphic novel

Why comics and graphic novels like ‘Maus’ are effective teaching tools

Hillary Chute says comics help kids understand "important contemporary issues—about what it means to have an identity that's accepted.”