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Northeastern convocation 2024
Students with their hands in the air as confetti falls around them at Convocation.

Northeastern convocation 2024

President Joseph E. Aoun welcomes new students to Northeastern’s Boston campus during electric event at Matthews Area.
How will AI transform health care? Northeastern to host workshop and conference focused on precision health  

How will AI transform health care? Northeastern to host workshop and conference focused on precision health  

Next month, the Institute for Experential AI will host a workshop and conference focused on healthcare training and personalized medicine.
Photos: Convocation ceremonies, Welcome Week and Fall Fest

Photos: Convocation ceremonies, Welcome Week and Fall Fest

Northeastern welcomed the class of 2028 with global convocation ceremonies while students enjoyed Welcome Week and Fall Fest.
Students bond with ancient ‘beings’ in old growth forests of the Pacific Northwest

Students bond with ancient ‘beings’ in old growth forests of the Pacific Northwest

In a Dialogue of Civilization in the old-growth forests of the Pacific Northwest, Northeastern students reconnect with nature.
Northeastern grads engineer tube-bending prototypes to streamline electricians’ work

Northeastern grads engineer tube-bending prototypes to streamline electricians’ work

Grads Jaison Patel and Joshua Baum's startup Tubender wins $5,000 from the Alpha Fund for their portable tube-bending prototype.

World News

Georgia school shooting reveals importance of preventing kids from accessing guns in the home, Northeastern researcher says

Georgia school shooting reveals importance of preventing kids from accessing guns in the home, Northeastern researcher says

An Olympic runner was just killed by her partner, showing how domestic violence ‘affects every single person’

An Olympic runner was just killed by her partner, showing how domestic violence ‘affects every single person’

Banned in Brazil: The world is moving toward greater regulation of social media, two Northeastern experts say

Banned in Brazil: The world is moving toward greater regulation of social media, two Northeastern experts say

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Society & Culture

Halloween is coming to stores earlier and earlier. There’s a spooky reason why

Halloween is coming to stores earlier and earlier. There’s a spooky reason why

JD Vance, Trump’s VP pick, reignites America’s fascination with Appalachia. This anthropologist dispels the myths

JD Vance, Trump’s VP pick, reignites America’s fascination with Appalachia. This anthropologist dispels the myths

You’re more likely to die in a car crash than you are from a shark attack. So why are we more afraid of sharks?

You’re more likely to die in a car crash than you are from a shark attack. So why are we more afraid of sharks?

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Health

New Northeastern research could revolutionize treatment for children’s growth plate fractures using stem cells

New Northeastern research could revolutionize treatment for children’s growth plate fractures using stem cells

What does ‘pain’ mean, medically? From Wharton to Ellison and Hayes, literature has answers

What does ‘pain’ mean, medically? From Wharton to Ellison and Hayes, literature has answers

As ongoing listeria outbreak claims nine lives, Northeastern expert explains why food recalls are on the rise

As ongoing listeria outbreak claims nine lives, Northeastern expert explains why food recalls are on the rise

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Business

Why are food prices still so high? What is price gouging — and why is it so complicated?

Why are food prices still so high? What is price gouging — and why is it so complicated?

From Wendy’s to Popeyes and Five Guys, experts explain why US fast food chains are making a comeback in the UK

From Wendy’s to Popeyes and Five Guys, experts explain why US fast food chains are making a comeback in the UK

Weak jobs report sends stocks tumbling, but what’s really happening in the labor market?

Weak jobs report sends stocks tumbling, but what’s really happening in the labor market?

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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

Can Jools Lebron still trademark ‘Very Demure, Very Mindful’? Legal expert explains her options

Can Jools Lebron still trademark ‘Very Demure, Very Mindful’? Legal expert explains her options

A knife attack left three young girls dead and sparked riots in Southport. So why can’t the British press name the suspect?

A knife attack left three young girls dead and sparked riots in Southport. So why can’t the British press name the suspect?

Is joking about Trump’s assassination attempt protected speech? You might not get charged, but you could lose your job, experts say

Is joking about Trump’s assassination attempt protected speech? You might not get charged, but you could lose your job, experts say

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Arts & Entertainment

Cicely Carew says public art can ‘inspire wonder and allow for enchantment’

Cicely Carew says public art can ‘inspire wonder and allow for enchantment’

Dylan Rockoff, chart-topping singer-songwriter and Northeastern grad, carves his own path

Dylan Rockoff, chart-topping singer-songwriter and Northeastern grad, carves his own path

Emmy-nominated Northeastern grad is helping revolutionize broadcast graphics at Fox Sports

Emmy-nominated Northeastern grad is helping revolutionize broadcast graphics at Fox Sports

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Science & Technology

The iPhone is about to be very different – and potentially better – in Europe. Experts explain why

The iPhone is about to be very different – and potentially better – in Europe. Experts explain why

 Is cooling paint the key to turning down the planet’s temperature dial?

 Is cooling paint the key to turning down the planet’s temperature dial?

Northeastern researchers test well water in North Carolina, empowering communities with critical data

Northeastern researchers test well water in North Carolina, empowering communities with critical data

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Sports

Northeastern graduate Fiona Howard rides to equestrian triple gold in her first Paralympics

Northeastern graduate Fiona Howard rides to equestrian triple gold in her first Paralympics

Matt Janning returns to Northeastern as assistant coach after 13-year international basketball career

Matt Janning returns to Northeastern as assistant coach after 13-year international basketball career

Northeastern graduate Fiona Howard wins equestrian gold at the Paris Paralympics

Northeastern graduate Fiona Howard wins equestrian gold at the Paris Paralympics

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Israel-Hamas War

Will the international legal system ultimately hold those accountable for atrocities in the Russia-Ukraine, Hamas-Israel wars?
Hundreds of people sit in the United Nations Headquarters, a room with green carpets and wooden benches facing large TV screens.

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.
Is there a movement afoot in Europe to recognize Palestinian statehood?

Is there a movement afoot in Europe to recognize Palestinian statehood?

Three members of the EU said that they would recognize an independent Palestinian state, a move that experts say puts pressure on Israel.
The ICC has requested arrest warrants for Israeli and Hamas leaders. International legal scholar outlines possible next steps

The ICC has requested arrest warrants for Israeli and Hamas leaders. International legal scholar outlines possible next steps

A Northeastern international law scholar says it’s likely the international body will seek further charges against other military leaders.
Pro-Palestinian posts significantly outnumbered pro-Israeli posts on TikTok, new Northeastern research shows

Pro-Palestinian posts significantly outnumbered pro-Israeli posts on TikTok, new Northeastern research shows

Pro-Palestinian posts to TikTok significantly outnumber pro-Israeli posts and follow a very different pattern, new research reveals.
Iran’s strike on Israel can be seen as ‘declaration of war,’ Northeastern expert says

Iran’s strike on Israel can be seen as ‘declaration of war,’ Northeastern expert says

Iran launched a strike, deploying more than 300 drones and missiles, 99% which were intercepted by Israel and its allies.

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