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Students walk through Northeastern’s Boston campus. Photo by Matthew Modoono/Northeastern University

This week at Northeastern featured a range of dynamic events and highlights. Jing-Ke Weng, a professor of chemistry, was photographed working in his lab. In Boston, students celebrated the Lunar New Year with lion dances and cultural festivities organized by the Asian American Cultural Center. The Boston campus buzzed with activity as students navigated their routines. On the entrepreneurial front, Jack Burns, a business student and co-founder of Ketchup Please, showcased his product on campus. Northeastern’s vibrant community thrives with research, cultural events and entrepreneurial achievements.

Jing-Ke Weng, Northeastern professor of chemistry, stands in his lab, surrounded by scientific equipment and a focused expression.
01/30/25 – BOSTON, MA. – Jing-Ke Weng, Northeastern professor of chemistry and chemical biology, bioengineering and chemical engineering, works in is lab in EXP on Thursday, Jan. 30, 2025. Photo by Alyssa Stone/Northeastern University
01/30/25 – BOSTON, MA. – Jing-Ke Weng, Northeastern professor of chemistry and chemical biology, bioengineering and chemical engineering, works in is lab in EXP on Thursday, Jan. 30, 2025. Photo by Alyssa Stone/Northeastern University
01/30/25 – BOSTON, MA. – Jing-Ke Weng, Northeastern professor of chemistry and chemical biology, bioengineering and chemical engineering, works in is lab in EXP on Thursday, Jan. 30, 2025. Photo by Alyssa Stone/Northeastern University
01/30/25 – BOSTON, MA. – Jing-Ke Weng, Northeastern professor of chemistry and chemical biology, bioengineering and chemical engineering, works in is lab in EXP on Thursday, Jan. 30, 2025. Photo by Alyssa Stone/Northeastern University
Photos by Alyssa Stone/Northeastern University
01/27/25 – BOSTON, MA. – A staff member walks through the EXP building on Jan. 27, 2025. Photo by Matthew Modoono/Northeastern University
01/27/25 – BOSTON, MA. – Students walk through campus on Jan. 27, 2025. Photo by Matthew Modoono/Northeastern University
Photos by Matthew Modoono/Northeastern University
Photo by Matthew Modoono/Northeastern University
01/30/25 – BOSTON, MA. – Benjamin Woolston, assistant professor chemical engineering, works on research in the Woolston lab in the Mugar Life Sciences Building on Jan. 30, 2025. Photo by Matthew Modoono/Northeastern University
01/30/25 – BOSTON, MA. – Benjamin Woolston, assistant professor chemical engineering, works on research in the Woolston lab in the Mugar Life Sciences Building on Jan. 30, 2025. Photo by Matthew Modoono/Northeastern University
Photos by Matthew Modoono/Northeastern University
A lion dance is performed by Wah May members at Northeastern's International Village dining hall to celebrate Lunar New Year.
01/29/25 – BOSTON, MA. – A lion dance is performed by Wah May members of the Asian American Cultural Center at Northeastern’s International Village dining hall in celebration of the Lunar New Year on Wednesday, Jan. 29, 2025 in Boston. Photo by Alyssa Stone/Northeastern University
A vibrant red lion head from the Lunar New Year celebration captures attention as it moves through the dining hall at Northeastern.
01/29/25 – BOSTON, MA. – A lion dance is performed by Wah May members of the Asian American Cultural Center at Northeastern’s International Village dining hall in celebration of the Lunar New Year on Wednesday, Jan. 29, 2025 in Boston. Photo by Alyssa Stone/Northeastern University
Participants of the Lunar New Year celebration engage with the lion dance, enjoying the festive and cultural performance.
01/29/25 – BOSTON, MA. – A lion dance is performed by Wah May members of the Asian American Cultural Center at Northeastern’s International Village dining hall in celebration of the Lunar New Year on Wednesday, Jan. 29, 2025 in Boston. Photo by Alyssa Stone/Northeastern University
A musician plays a traditional drum during Northeastern's Lunar New Year celebration at the International Village.
01/29/25 – BOSTON, MA. – A lion dance is performed by Wah May members of the Asian American Cultural Center at Northeastern’s International Village dining hall in celebration of the Lunar New Year on Wednesday, Jan. 29, 2025 in Boston. Photo by Alyssa Stone/Northeastern University
Photos by Alyssa Stone/Northeastern University
Students walk through Northeastern's Boston campus in the golden evening light, with a warm glow highlighting their silhouettes.
01/28/25 – BOSTON, MA. – Students walk through Northeastern’s Boston campus on Jan. 29, 2025. Photo by Matthew Modoono/Northeastern University
Jack Burns, a Northeastern business student, poses in a grocery aisle holding a bottle of his co-founded product, 'Ketchup Please.
01/28/25 – BOSTON, MA. – Students walk through Northeastern’s Boston campus on Jan. 29, 2025. Photo by Matthew Modoono/Northeastern University
01/28/25 – BOSTON, MA. – Students walk through Northeastern’s Boston campus on Jan. 29, 2025. Photo by Matthew Modoono/Northeastern University
01/28/25 – BOSTON, MA. – Students walk through Northeastern’s Boston campus on Jan. 29, 2025. Photo by Matthew Modoono/Northeastern University
Photos by Matthew Modoono/Northeastern University
01/27/25 – LONDON, UK. – Scenes during Lunar New Year event held at the Devon House on Northeastern’s London campus on Jan. 27, 2025. Photo by Carmen Valino for Northeastern University
01/27/25 – LONDON, UK. – Scenes during Lunar New Year event held at the Devon House on Northeastern’s London campus on Jan. 27, 2025. Photo by Carmen Valino for Northeastern University
01/27/25 – LONDON, UK. – Scenes during Lunar New Year event held at the Devon House on Northeastern’s London campus on Jan. 27, 2025. Photo by Carmen Valino for Northeastern University
01/27/25 – LONDON, UK. – Scenes during Lunar New Year event held at the Devon House on Northeastern’s London campus on Jan. 27, 2025. Photo by Carmen Valino for Northeastern University
01/27/25 – LONDON, UK. – Scenes during Lunar New Year event held at the Devon House on Northeastern’s London campus on Jan. 27, 2025. Photo by Carmen Valino for Northeastern University
Photos by Matthew Modoono/Northeastern University
01/28/25 – BOSTON, MA. – Jack Burns, who studies business, poses for a portrait in Wallaston’s on Jan. 28, 2025. Burns co-founded Ketchup Please. Photo by Matthew Modoono/Northeastern University
01/28/25 – BOSTON, MA. – Jack Burns, who studies business, poses for a portrait in Wallaston’s on Jan. 28, 2025. Burns co-founded Ketchup Please. Photo by Matthew Modoono/Northeastern University
01/28/25 – BOSTON, MA. – Ketchup Please, on the shelf at Wallaston’s on Jan. 28, 2025. Ketchup Please was co-founded by Jack Burns, who studies business. Photo by Matthew Modoono/Northeastern University
01/28/25 – BOSTON, MA. – Ketchup Please, on the shelf at Wallaston’s on Jan. 28, 2025. Ketchup Please was co-founded by Jack Burns, who studies business. Photo by Matthew Modoono/Northeastern University
Photos by Matthew Modoono/Northeastern University
Photo by Matthew Modoono/Northeastern University

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