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Allen Feinstein conducting a quartet in a wood paneled room.

A whale of a tale: Inside the making of a Tanglewood-for-tots performance

Allen Feinstein was excited to write a piece for BSO performers to take to Tanglewood. He didn’t expect to be onstage himself.

Phyllis Strauss, sitting at a table at the Faculty Senate convention, gesturing while speaking.

Northeastern colleagues remember Phyllis Strauss, ‘tough, generous’ biology professor

Strauss, who passed away in September, was among the first Northeastern faculty members to bring in substantial federal research funding.

Joseph Ferguson and Michaela Quigley sitting on stage both holding microphones at the Social Media Summit.

Want to be that brand everyone’s following? Northeastern’s Social Media Summit provides the insight

Social media managers from brands like the Boston Celtics and Washington Post presented at Northeastern’s third annual Social Media Summit.

Suzanne Schmidt, director of the Oakland Makerspaces, demonstrating a young child how to repair a rain jacket using a sewing machine.

Broken lamps and blenders get new lives at the Repair Advice Clinic. Exploded jeans, not so much.

Repair Advice Clinic offers free appliance and clothing fix-it advice from experts

Joe Ranahan wearing a collared shirt leaning over a computer working on a program to display lights on the Boston campus buildings.

Joe Ranahan lights up Northeastern’s Boston campus. Literally

Joe Ranahan is the director of energy at Northeastern. He is also the guy who lights up buildings around Northeastern’s Boston campus.

Two Black men with armor and face masks engage in a self-defense drill.

The power of a loud ‘No’ and other skills you can learn in free NUPD self-defense classes

NUPD’s free self-defense classes help sharpen awareness, build confidence and learn practical skills to stay safe.

Faculty & Staff Seen Around

Three vintage dolls positioned in a triangle formation in dim lighting against a dark background, creating an unsettling atmosphere.

Hello, dolly

A photo illustration of dolls for NGN reporter Cynthia Hibbert’s story about why dolls like Chucky and Annabelle scare us. According to Northeastern applied psychology professor Christie Rizzo, the “uncanny valley” is to blame.

Photo by Alyssa Stone/Northeastern University

Perk of the Week

Blick Art Supplies discount

The art supplies chain offers a 10% in-store markdown to education professionals, including Northeastern faculty and staff.

Close-up of two colorful ice pops held outdoors, with blurred summer lights and buildings in the background.

Boston community heat breaks

Northeastern is bringing extreme heat education, fun activities and cool treats to neighborhoods surrounding the Boston campus.

Half-price Paramount+

The streaming home of ‘Survivor,’ and SpongeBob has a generous discount for faculty and staff at accredited educational institutions.

People standing inside of the Husky merch tent.

Husky merch sale for charity

Right now, sales of hoodies, T-shirts and mugs from commencement ceremonies on the Boston campus benefit the We Care student emergency fund.

Two people working on a bicycle.

Bike safety checks

May is National Bike Month, and the nonprofit Bikes Not Bombs will be on the Boston campus to help you get ready for a summer of cycling.

Boston community heat breaks

Northeastern is bringing extreme heat education, fun activities and cool treats to neighborhoods surrounding the Boston campus.

Half-price Paramount+

The streaming home of ‘Survivor,’ and SpongeBob has a generous discount for faculty and staff at accredited educational institutions.

People standing inside of the Husky merch tent.

Husky merch sale for charity

Right now, sales of hoodies, T-shirts and mugs from commencement ceremonies on the Boston campus benefit the We Care student emergency fund.

Two people working on a bicycle.

Bike safety checks

May is National Bike Month, and the nonprofit Bikes Not Bombs will be on the Boston campus to help you get ready for a summer of cycling.

A big Peacock discount

Education professionals can get a subscription to the streaming home of Bravo shows and Premier League soccer for half the regular price.

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Art Scene

A side view of the David Playing The Harp sculpture.

Art Scene: David Playing the Harp

“Whenever the evil spirit from God bothered Saul, David would play his harp. Saul would relax and feel better…” 1 Samuel 16:23

A close-up of the statue of Cy Young on the Boston campus.

Art Scene: Cy Young Monument

The statue commemorates the pitcher and how he led Boston to victory in the first ever World Series.

A photograph of the The Robert J. Shillman and Yitz the cat statue.

Art Scene: A Man and a Cat Named Yitz

Nicknamed the Shillman Cat, this statue has been very popular since it was first placed outside Shillman Hall in 2011.

Optical illusions painted on the side of a brick building.

Art Scene: Untitled by Astro

Created in 2018, this Boston campus mural is an optical illusion that almost invites the viewer to enter another dimension.

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A side view of the David Playing The Harp sculpture.

Art Scene: David Playing the Harp

“Whenever the evil spirit from God bothered Saul, David would play his harp. Saul would relax and feel better…” 1 Samuel 16:23

A close-up of the statue of Cy Young on the Boston campus.

Art Scene: Cy Young Monument

The statue commemorates the pitcher and how he led Boston to victory in the first ever World Series.

A photograph of the The Robert J. Shillman and Yitz the cat statue.

Art Scene: A Man and a Cat Named Yitz

Nicknamed the Shillman Cat, this statue has been very popular since it was first placed outside Shillman Hall in 2011.

Optical illusions painted on the side of a brick building.

Art Scene: Untitled by Astro

Created in 2018, this Boston campus mural is an optical illusion that almost invites the viewer to enter another dimension.

Browse more art

One Place to Visit

A view of the Boston skyline from the Prudential building.

View Boston at Prudential Center

See all of Boston from 52 stories up. A short walk from campus, View Boston offers sweeping views, rooftop events and interactive exhibits.

One (more) place to visit in Portland: Longfellow Garden

The Roux Institute’s marketing manager spotlights a historic hidden gem that some locals don’t even know about.

Toronto: Bar Ape

Rue Quizon, who works at Northeastern Toronto helping launch academic programs, says this parlor serves “the caviar of ice cream.”

Boston: Fenway Victory Gardens

Just waking up after a long winter and spring, this 7.5-acre green space near Northeastern University is one of Boston’s best-kept secrets.

A view of the Boston skyline from the Prudential building.

View Boston at Prudential Center

See all of Boston from 52 stories up. A short walk from campus, View Boston offers sweeping views, rooftop events and interactive exhibits.

One (more) place to visit in Portland: Longfellow Garden

The Roux Institute’s marketing manager spotlights a historic hidden gem that some locals don’t even know about.

Toronto: Bar Ape

Rue Quizon, who works at Northeastern Toronto helping launch academic programs, says this parlor serves “the caviar of ice cream.”

Boston: Fenway Victory Gardens

Just waking up after a long winter and spring, this 7.5-acre green space near Northeastern University is one of Boston’s best-kept secrets.

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Dates to Remember

First day of fall final exam period, if applicable

Last day of fall final exam period, if applicable

Faculty grade deadline for all classes at 2 p.m. ET

Fall degree conferral

Stefanie Jones as Mary Poppins holds up an umbrella alongside others from the cast on a stage during a media preview of Mary Poppins.

How to stop worrying and learn to love musicals

Can’t understand the ‘Wicked’ juggernaut, or why characters in a perfectly good play are breaking into song? Allen Feinstein can help.

A silhouette of a student on a laptop with a large plant in the background.

Open enrollment is almost over. Don’t miss these changes

The one time of year Northeastern employees can make changes to their university benefits ends this Friday.

This photo shows a person's eye pressed up against the lens of a camera.

Rowing, research and a Fenway sunrise: award-winning images from our campus photographers

Northeastern’s campus photographers received multiple awards from the University Photographers Association of America in 2025.

Interior of former Mala Indian restaurant at St Katherine Dock showing white marble floors, red upholstered chairs, ornate wooden dividers, and decorative wall art before conversion to office space.

From curry house to modern office: How Northeastern transformed a dockside restaurant into a staff hub

Rob Farquharson, the London campus chief executive, explains how Marble Quay went from an Indian restaurant to a high-tech workspace.

Photo of a gloved hand reaching down toward mulch on the ground.

How faculty and staff can get involved during Northeastern’s Day of Service

Learn the history of the Fenway Victory Gardens, the only continuously operating victory gardens in the U.S., while preparing it for winter

Sarah and Scott Pelletier posing with one of their sons in a dorm room.

Two sons, two campuses, 48 hours: How one Northeastern family conquered move-in

Sarah Pelletier’s sons, Braden and Gabriel, are Husky undergrads on different coasts.

In a new podcast, this Northeastern associate dean wants to know what makes you happy

On “Happy You Asked,” Erin Clair really just wants her guest to answer one question: What is happiness?

A Black male doctor visits with a Black female patient between blue hospital curtains.

Northeastern professor convenes New England symposium on eradicating neglected tropical diseases

From rabies to dengue, neglected tropical diseases disable and kill on a wide scale across sub-Saharan Africa, South America and South Asia

Two students seen from behind as they walk across campus wearing backpacks.

Perk of the Week: Tuition remission

Northeastern offers tuition scholarships for eligible employees to take classes for free through its Tuition Waiver Program.

Mauricio Santillana shown sitting at a desk and typing on his laptop.

How to use AI: Mauricio Santillana gave an algorithm accurate models to analyze data

Santillana, a professor of physics, tested models that foretell upsurges of the disease in 180 locations around the world.

An exterior view of a Northeastern University building at sunset.

Northeastern’s 2025 Staff Excellence awards honors people across the global network

Winners represented the Boston, Charlotte, Seattle, Toronto, Silicon Valley, Miami, Vancouver, Portland and Arlington campuses.

A portrait of Cam Sleeper, a Northeastern videographer.

How to make cool videos with Cam Sleeper

Sleeper, a Northeastern University videographer, has been making videos for as long as he can remember.

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