Under my umbrella

by Alyssa Stone

July 9, 2021

A member of the Northeastern community walks in the rain as tropical storm Elsa hits Boston. Photo by Alyssa Stone/Northeastern University

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Teaching elementary schoolchildren the rights and wrongs of AI is just as important as sex and drug education, Northeastern expert says

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Start Summit at Northeastern’s Portland campus focuses on inclusivity and welcoming new entrepreneurs to Maine

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What are the pros and cons of using tax software? Expert offers advice as Tax Day approaches in US

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Can stretching replace other types of exercise? Fitness experts explain the positives (and negatives) of the latest trend

Almost half of US prisons are likely contaminated by dangerous ‘forever chemicals,’ new Northeastern research shows

From Donald Trump to Karen Read — how does jury selection proceed in high-profile cases?

Lawsuit against Birkin bag maker Hermès is ‘a nonstarter’ in antitrust law, Northeastern expert says

European regulators are cracking down on Alphabet, Apple and Meta. Will that have an impact on how their products work around the world?

This co-op at a Napa Valley winery teaches students about wine ‘from grape to bottle’

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

O.J. Simpson is dead. How the former NFL star’s double-murder trial captured the nation’s attention

Video: These Northeastern grads met on the Green Line. They’re now husband, wife and owners of two independent pharmacies

Video: 2023 graduate reflects on her Northeastern experience: neuroscience, co-ops, sports and volunteerism

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March Madness is coming to a peak. Will collegiate basketball superstar Caitlin Clark maintain her momentum as she moves on to the WNBA?

Federal sports betting bill is introduced with assist from Northeastern’s Public Health Advocacy Institute

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Buttons, pizza trucks and robot cars. Northeastern engineering students design and build toys that teach STEM to school children in Oakland

14th annual Academic Honors Convocation recognizes Northeastern students and faculty for their scholarship, research, leadership and innovation

Northeastern professor Eugene Smotkin named fellow by prestigious American Association for the Advancement of Science

2024 will prove a crucial year for EU, the Russia-Ukraine war, former State Department official says

Northeastern scientists propose AI framework for mass-manufacturing of ​stem cells for regenerative medicine

Northeastern scientists propose AI framework for mass-manufacturing of stem cells for regenerative medicine