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Budding entrepreneurs flourish in Northeastern’s Sherman Center full-time co-op program
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Budding entrepreneurs flourish in Northeastern’s Sherman Center full-time co-op program

The Sherman Venture co-op allows students to spend a semester developing a business and has launched several successful enterprises.
From weddings to parades, Northeastern’s Lion and Dragon Dance Troupe brings good fortune, wards off evil spirits

From weddings to parades, Northeastern’s Lion and Dragon Dance Troupe brings good fortune, wards off evil spirits

The Northeastern troupe is one of the only ones in the area that performs this traditional form of Chinese dance.
One step at a time

One step at a time

Students walk through the Oval towards El Campanil on Northeastern’s Oakland campus.
Northeastern professor honored by UK’s Institute of Physics for community outreach and building global partnerships

Northeastern professor honored by UK’s Institute of Physics for community outreach and building global partnerships

The assistant professor has been awarded the Phillips Award for his community outreach and for building global partnerships for students.
Northeastern event aims to bring more Indigenous high school students into STEM fields, help them define their future

Northeastern event aims to bring more Indigenous high school students into STEM fields, help them define their future

Northeastern’s Vancouver campus hosts a workshop to inspire Indigenous high school students to pursue STEM fields.

World News

Is Tampa prepared for the devastating impact of Hurricane Milton?

Is Tampa prepared for the devastating impact of Hurricane Milton?

With less than 30 days before Election Day, what are Harris’ and Trump’s paths to victory?

With less than 30 days before Election Day, what are Harris’ and Trump’s paths to victory?

 The UK plans to ban TV junk food advertising before 9 p.m. Could it cut child obesity levels?

 The UK plans to ban TV junk food advertising before 9 p.m. Could it cut child obesity levels?

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Society & Culture

More victims likely to come forward following Sean Combs’ arrest for trafficking, Northeastern experts say

More victims likely to come forward following Sean Combs’ arrest for trafficking, Northeastern experts say

Can twins make independent decisions while following identical career paths? Northeastern research explores ‘individuality’

Can twins make independent decisions while following identical career paths? Northeastern research explores ‘individuality’

Video: How Tommaso Melodia has helped transform Northeastern into one of the premier centers for wireless communications research

Video: How Tommaso Melodia has helped transform Northeastern into one of the premier centers for wireless communications research

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Health

This doctor helped eradicate smallpox. Now he wants to use AI to help health care workers make better decisions about patient care

This doctor helped eradicate smallpox. Now he wants to use AI to help health care workers make better decisions about patient care

Fall allergies are back. Why they may be worse than ever — and how to treat them

Fall allergies are back. Why they may be worse than ever — and how to treat them

Neglected tropical diseases sicken and disable millions of people. A Northeastern professor is part of a road map for change 

Neglected tropical diseases sicken and disable millions of people. A Northeastern professor is part of a road map for change 

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Business

Northeastern MBA students craft global strategies for Ukrainian companies navigating war

Northeastern MBA students craft global strategies for Ukrainian companies navigating war

Has the Fed rate cut thawed the housing markets? Northeastern experts say play the long game

Has the Fed rate cut thawed the housing markets? Northeastern experts say play the long game

Fed cuts interest rates by 0.5%. Here’s why economists say we should be focused on the long-term plan

Fed cuts interest rates by 0.5%. Here’s why economists say we should be focused on the long-term plan

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Lifestyle

How AshaPops, founded by a Northeastern grad and his mom, are revolutionizing snacks with popped water lily seeds

How AshaPops, founded by a Northeastern grad and his mom, are revolutionizing snacks with popped water lily seeds

Efforts to limit fast-food near homes need rethinking, Northeastern researcher says

Efforts to limit fast-food near homes need rethinking, Northeastern researcher says

Nike Dunks, Air Jordans, Yeezy slides: Huskick’s club is all about sneakers 

Nike Dunks, Air Jordans, Yeezy slides: Huskick’s club is all about sneakers 

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Law

How could the 2024 presidential election determine Supreme Court retirements?

How could the 2024 presidential election determine Supreme Court retirements?

California passed a law to financially protect children used in online content. But does it go far enough?

California passed a law to financially protect children used in online content. But does it go far enough?

What to expect from the 2024-2025 Supreme Court term

What to expect from the 2024-2025 Supreme Court term

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Arts & Entertainment

Is AI going to destroy movies or is the panic overblown? A film historian says these fears are not new

Is AI going to destroy movies or is the panic overblown? A film historian says these fears are not new

‘Dragon Age: The Veilguard’ represents everything wrong with the games industry — just not for the reason you might expect

‘Dragon Age: The Veilguard’ represents everything wrong with the games industry — just not for the reason you might expect

What is dynamic pricing and why is it hiking ticket prices for Oasis, Taylor Swift and your favorite artist?

What is dynamic pricing and why is it hiking ticket prices for Oasis, Taylor Swift and your favorite artist?

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Science & Technology

A geomagnetic storm is hitting the northern part of the U.S. Here’s how the solar event may impact you

A geomagnetic storm is hitting the northern part of the U.S. Here’s how the solar event may impact you

What happens to sea life during hurricanes? Can they move to calmer waters? A marine scientist explains

What happens to sea life during hurricanes? Can they move to calmer waters? A marine scientist explains

Barnacle-inspired polymers could present new way to design antibiofilm materials, researchers say

Barnacle-inspired polymers could present new way to design antibiofilm materials, researchers say

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Sports

Northeastern graduate Kelley Becherer is a repeat Paralympian — most recently, as a physical therapist

Northeastern graduate Kelley Becherer is a repeat Paralympian — most recently, as a physical therapist

Northeastern has won 10 straight women’s rowing championships, but coach Joe Wilhelm wants to go faster still

Northeastern has won 10 straight women’s rowing championships, but coach Joe Wilhelm wants to go faster still

Northeastern goalie Cameron Whitehead not satisfied with Beanpot success. ‘Our bar is set higher,’ he says

Northeastern goalie Cameron Whitehead not satisfied with Beanpot success. ‘Our bar is set higher,’ he says

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Israel-Hamas War

Northeastern’s Jewish community reflects, offers prayers on the anniversary of Hamas attack on Israel

Northeastern’s Jewish community reflects, offers prayers on the anniversary of Hamas attack on Israel

Faculty and staff gathered at Northeastern Hillel on the October 7 memorial ceremony, honoring those lost in the attack on Israel.
Israel invades southern Lebanon, Iran bombards Israel with missiles. Has the escalation developed into a wider war?

Israel invades southern Lebanon, Iran bombards Israel with missiles. Has the escalation developed into a wider war?

The targeted ground invasion of southern Lebanon — and Iran's response — come as Israel continues to wage its war against Hamas.
First pagers, now walkie-talkies explode in Lebanon. Northeastern expert explains why the supply chain is an easy target in war

First pagers, now walkie-talkies explode in Lebanon. Northeastern expert explains why the supply chain is an easy target in war

A Northeastern supply chain and information management expert says this type of warfare has been a method of attack for decades.
What caused pagers used by Hezbollah to explode? Northeastern wireless security expert explains what might have happened 

What caused pagers used by Hezbollah to explode? Northeastern wireless security expert explains what might have happened 

A Northeastern wireless security expert says the situation brings to light how cybersecurity breaches can quickly cause physical harm.
Will the international legal system ultimately hold those accountable for atrocities in the Russia-Ukraine, Hamas-Israel wars?

Will the international legal system ultimately hold those accountable for atrocities in the Russia-Ukraine, Hamas-Israel wars?

Experts hold out hope for robust accountability in Ukraine and Gaza. But prosecution for breaches of international law can take years.

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