Trivia

Trivia: Which combined major is offered at Northeastern?

How combined majors or hybrid degree programs does Northeastern University offer? Click here to see the answer.

February Reading List

From an acclaimed memoir to a workplace how-to guide, the titles featured in our roundup are about our relationships with one another.
One Place to Visit

One place to visit in Vancouver

Denise Katrak, director of marketing for global campuses, recommends taking a scenic walk to a 32 million-year-old rock outcropping.
Perk of the Week

Open skate at Matthews Arena

Northeastern offers open skate to faculty, staff and students with a current valid Northeastern ID. Here’s what you need to know.

From underwater systems to satellites in space, Northeastern wireless network researchers showcase their work

From ‘Stacy’s Mom’ to ‘Jungle Boogie’: Meet the maestro behind Northeastern’s pep band magic

Under the direction of Allison Betsold, the pep band has guided the Huskies through record-breaking wins and a huge growth in popularity.

Faculty & Staff Seen Around

People gather in a dining hall to celebrate a cultural event with food and festivities.

The more the merrier

Members of NU Dining participate in a Lunar New Year celebration in International Village on Northeastern’s Boston campus.

Photo by Alyssa Stone/Northeastern University

Two people sitting together and smiling, wearing Northeastern sweatshirts.
A person wearing a virtual reality headset, holding controllers, with blue light beams in the background.
A person carefully works on an art exhibit installation in a brightly decorated gallery.
A person wearing safety goggles and gloves examines a small object in a laboratory setting.

Dates to Remember

More Stories

How this music professor is teaching with AI

In James Gutierrez’s 40,000 Years of Music Technology class, students create an AI-generated song.

Expert Advice: How to work a room with John Tobin

John Tobin, Northeastern’s vice president of City and Community Engagement and a former Boston city councillor, shares his tips.

What’s going on in Washington, D.C.? We asked Northeastern’s top lobbyist

Jack Cline is the university’s vice president for federal relations. He sat down with special correspondent Joanna Weiss.

Northeastern opens nominations for 2025 Global Educator Award

Nominations are due Feb. 14 and recognize faculty who provide engaging, inclusive and challenging teaching while impacting global learning.

School of Nursing dean is Massachusetts recipient of prestigious education award

Northeastern’s Amanda Choflet was honored with the 2025 American Nurses Association Massachusetts Excellence in Nursing Education Award.

A day in the life of the hockey equipment manager — on Beanpot day!

From replacing broken sticks to setting up the locker room to post-game cleanup and laundry, there’s never a dull moment for Dana Gobeil.

Marlene Amato is Northeastern’s longest-serving staff member at 55 years. She has stories to tell

For her efforts to develop co-op education, a professional association named the Marlene Amato Life Membership Award after her.

Forbes award is validation that researcher’s work is having a real-world impact

Tamara Zubatiy, who was named to the Forbes 30 under 30 list, says her work is emblematic of Northeastern’s experiential learning values.

How Omar Rouhana found his passion for baseball — and Northeastern University

Rouhana came to Boston from Lebanon 40 years knowing nothing about the sport. Now he’s the director of baseball operations.

Alicia Jalbert is inspiring high schoolers in Maine to pursue science careers

Jalbert, who pursues community partnerships at the Roux Institute, is using a John T. Gorman Fellowship to explore ways to inspire children.

John Turbessi is turbocharging Northeastern’s esports program

Northeastern’s coordinator of esports and club esports talks about the surprising ins and outs of running a Division 1 esports program.

Janet Morrow has helped oversee Snell’s digital transformation over the past three decades 

Morrow works with publishers to license the hundreds of thousands of e-books and online resources.

Art Scene

See all

One Place to Visit In...

See all

Perk of the Week

See all
A figure skater on the ice at Matthews Arena.

Open skate at Matthews Arena

Northeastern offers open skate to faculty, staff and students with a current valid Northeastern ID. Here’s what you need to know.

Open gym in the Carter Field bubble

Sign up for some open air and exercise on the Boston campus — without the frigid temperatures.

Open swim at Barletta Natatorium

Barletta Natatorium in the Cabot Physical Education Center on the Boston campus is a 25-yard indoor swimming pool with a diving section.