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Photos: Valentine’s Day surprise, Mars rover and Lunar New Year celebration

A dog wears heart-shaped sunglasses, a tuxedo bandana and a headband with hearts on it.
In honor of Valentine’s Day, campus dog Cooper sports heart-shaped sunglasses, a tuxedo collar and a sparkly headband. Photo by Matthew Modoono/Northeastern University
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Love is in the air! Campus dogs Cooper, Sarge and Ryder celebrated Valentine’s Day by wearing their finest attire: tuxedo collars, heart-shaped sunglasses and sparkly headbands. Ahead of Lunar New Year, Northeastern University’s Dragon and Lion Dance Troupe put on a special performance inside International Village on the Boston campus. Meanwhile, the university’s Mars Rover Team was hard at work fixing their robot during a filming session for a competition entry.

A student walks through campus. Snow covers the grass and tree branches.
02/09/26 – BOSTON, MA. – A student walks through campus on Feb. 9, 2024. Photo by Matthew Modoono/Northeastern University
Students sit on curved armchairs while doing work. Some use laptops.
02/09/26 – BOSTON, MA. – Student study in Curry Student Center on Feb. 9, 2024. Photo by Matthew Modoono/Northeastern University
A student sits on a chair while working on a laptop. A statue of a husky is to the student's right.
02/09/26 – BOSTON, MA. – Divya Darshanprashad, who studies criminal justice, works on a project in Curry Student Center on Feb. 9, 2024. Photo by Matthew Modoono/Northeastern University
Shot through glass, students sit at square tables while working on laptops and using their phones.
02/09/26 – BOSTON, MA. – Student study in Curry Student Center on Feb. 9, 2024. Photo by Matthew Modoono/Northeastern University
A student walks past a large snowbank.
02/09/26 – BOSTON, MA. – A student walks through Snell Quad on Feb. 9, 2024. Photo by Matthew Modoono/Northeastern University
Photos by Matthew Modoono/Northeastern University
Ella Tapp, a 16-year-old, wears a Northeastern hockey jerseys and passes the puck on the ice with another person.
02/10/26 – BOSTON, MA. – Lindsey Herman, Northeastern women’s hockey assistant coach, passes the puck with Ella Tapp,16 of Woburn, during the women’s hockey team practice at the Boch Ice Center in Dedham on Tuesday, Feb. 10, 2026. Tapp is matched with the Northeastern women’s hockey as part of Team Impact. Photo by Alyssa Stone/Northeastern University
Ella Tapp, who is wearing a Northeastern jersey with the number 17 and her last name, walks through the door for the Northeastern women's locker room. Above the door, a sign reads, "Northeastern women's hockey."
02/10/26 – BOSTON, MA. – Elanor “Ella” Tapp,16 of Woburn, who lives with Trisomy 18 (Edwards Syndrome), attends the Northeastern women’s hockey team practice at the Boch Ice Center in Dedham on Tuesday, Feb. 10, 2026. Tapp joined the team on the ice for some puck time and to celebrate their Hockey East season championship title. Tapp is matched with Northeastern women’s hockey as part of Team Impact, attending games and practices regularly while receiving constant support from teammates who cheer her on at skating competitions. Photo by Alyssa Stone/Northeastern University
Ella Tapp, wearing a Northeastern hockey jersey, sits on a bench in the Northeastern women's locker room.
02/10/26 – BOSTON, MA. – Elanor “Ella” Tapp,16 of Woburn, who lives with Trisomy 18 (Edwards Syndrome), attends the Northeastern women’s hockey team practice at the Boch Ice Center in Dedham on Tuesday, Feb. 10, 2026. Tapp joined the team on the ice for some puck time and to celebrate their Hockey East season championship title. Tapp is matched with Northeastern women’s hockey as part of Team Impact, attending games and practices regularly while receiving constant support from teammates who cheer her on at skating competitions. Photo by Alyssa Stone/Northeastern University
Ella Tapp, wearing a Northeastern hockey jersey and a hockey helmet, skates on the ice, while a Northeastern hockey player puts her arms up in celebration of Ella's goal.
02/10/26 – BOSTON, MA. – Ella Lloyd, Northeastern women’s hockey defender, cheers for Elanor “Ella” Tapp,16 of Woburn, who lives with Trisomy 18 (Edwards Syndrome), after she scores during the women’s hockey team practice at the Boch Ice Center in Dedham on Tuesday, Feb. 10, 2026. Tapp is matched with the Northeastern women’s hockey as part of Team Impact. Photo by Alyssa Stone/Northeastern University
Ella Tapp, wearing Northeastern hockey gear, kneels down on the ice and holds up her hockey stick in celebration.
02/10/26 – BOSTON, MA. – Elanor “Ella” Tapp,16 of Woburn, who lives with Trisomy 18 (Edwards Syndrome), attends the Northeastern women’s hockey team practice at the Boch Ice Center in Dedham on Tuesday, Feb. 10, 2026. Tapp joined the team on the ice for some puck time and to celebrate their Hockey East season championship title. Tapp is matched with Northeastern women’s hockey as part of Team Impact, attending games and practices regularly while receiving constant support from teammates who cheer her on at skating competitions. Photo by Alyssa Stone/Northeastern University
Photos by Alyssa Stone/Northeastern University
Campus dogs Ryder, Sarge, and Cooper sit together wearing tuxedo collars.
02/13/26 – BOSTON, MA. – Cooper, Ryder and Sarge pose for photos during a Valentine’s Day shoot inside the ISEC building on Feb. 13, 2026. Photo by Matthew Modoono/Northeastern University
Ryder and Cooper receive pets from students inside of a classroom.
02/13/26 – BOSTON, MA. – Cooper, Ryder and Sarge pose for photos during a Valentine’s Day shoot inside the ISEC building on Feb. 13, 2026. Photo by Matthew Modoono/Northeastern University
A campus dog licks a student's face inside a classroom.
02/13/26 – BOSTON, MA. – Cooper, Ryder and Sarge pose for photos during a Valentine’s Day shoot inside the ISEC building on Feb. 13, 2026. Photo by Matthew Modoono/Northeastern University
A student pets a campus dog, who is wearing a tuxedo collar, inside a classroom.
02/13/26 – BOSTON, MA. – Cooper, Ryder and Sarge pose for photos during a Valentine’s Day shoot inside the ISEC building on Feb. 13, 2026. Photo by Matthew Modoono/Northeastern University
Cooper wears heart-shaped sunglasses, a tuxedo collar and a headband with hearts.
02/13/26 – BOSTON, MA. – Cooper, Ryder and Sarge pose for photos during a Valentine’s Day shoot inside the ISEC building on Feb. 13, 2026. Photo by Matthew Modoono/Northeastern University
Photos by Matthew Modoono/Northeastern Univeristy
Ryder, Sarge, and Cooper wear tuxedo collars and heart-shaped balloons.
Photos by Matthew Modoono/Northeastern University
A professor sits behind a laptop while holding up their hands.
02/05/26 – Oakland, CA – Northeastern Oakland students discuss writing creatively in the AI age in Juliana Saphr’s class held in Education 106 on Thursday, Feb. 5, 2026. Photo by Lachlan Cunningham for Northeastern University
A person sitting behind a laptop in a classroom smiles.
02/05/26 – Oakland, CA – Northeastern Oakland students discuss writing creatively in the AI age in Juliana Saphr’s class held in Education 106 on Thursday, Feb. 5, 2026. Photo by Lachlan Cunningham for Northeastern University
Two students work on their laptops and write on paper while talking to each other. Another student in the background flips through a packet of papers.
02/05/26 – Oakland, CA – Northeastern Oakland students discuss writing creatively in the AI age in Juliana Saphr’s class held in Education 106 on Thursday, Feb. 5, 2026. Photo by Lachlan Cunningham for Northeastern University
A professor stands at the front of a classroom in front of a screen while students sit at long tables.
02/05/26 – Oakland, CA – Northeastern Oakland students discuss writing creatively in the AI age in Juliana Saphr’s class held in Education 106 on Thursday, Feb. 5, 2026. Photo by Lachlan Cunningham for Northeastern University
Photos by Lachlan Cunningham for Northeastern University
A silhouette of a student walking through ISEC. Multiple floors of the building are pictured.
02/09/26 – BOSTON, MA. – A student walks through the ISEC building on Feb. 9, 2024. Photo by Matthew Modoono/Northeastern University
A student sits at a desk with a laptop.
02/09/26 – BOSTON, MA. – A student attends a class in the EXP building on Feb. 9, 2024. Photo by Matthew Modoono/Northeastern University
Photos by Matthew Modoono/Northeastern University
A video game controller is seen on a table with a bright magenta shadow.
02/13/26 – BOSTON, MA. – Video game controller photo illustration on Friday, Feb. 13, 2026. Photo by Alyssa Stone/Northeastern University
A video game controller is pictured through a prism multiple times in shades of yellow, orange and magenta.
02/13/26 – BOSTON, MA. – Video game controller photo illustration on Friday, Feb. 13, 2026. Photo by Alyssa Stone/Northeastern University
A video game controller is pictured through a prism multiple times in shades of yellow and blue.
02/13/26 – BOSTON, MA. – Video game controller photo illustration on Friday, Feb. 13, 2026. Photo by Alyssa Stone/Northeastern University
Photos by Alyssa Stone/Northeastern University
As part of a Lunar New Year celebration, two people work on crafts at a table. A banner that reads, "Happy New Year" hangs from a window in the background.
02/12/26 – BOSTON, MA. – Scenes during the Lunar New Year Celebration held in International Village lobby on Feb. 12, 2026. Photo by Matthew Modoono/Northeastern University
Students controlling a massive puppet perform for a Lunar New Year celebration.
02/12/26 – BOSTON, MA. – Scenes during the Lunar New Year Celebration held in International Village lobby on Feb. 12, 2026. Photo by Matthew Modoono/Northeastern University
Three people perform using musical instruments.
02/12/26 – BOSTON, MA. – Scenes during the Lunar New Year Celebration held in International Village lobby on Feb. 12, 2026. Photo by Matthew Modoono/Northeastern University
A close-up of red string with a golden horse tied onto it.
02/12/26 – BOSTON, MA. – Scenes during the Lunar New Year Celebration held in International Village lobby on Feb. 12, 2026. Photo by Matthew Modoono/Northeastern University
Students dressed as massive lion and dragon puppets perform.
The Northeastern University Dragon and Lion Dance Troupe perform during the Lunar New Year Celebration held in International Village lobby. Photo by Matthew Modoono/Northeastern University
Photos by Matthew Modoono/Northeastern University
A student works on a robot outside.
02/11/26 – BOSTON, MA. – Joe Danna, a fourth year mechanical engineering student, fixes the Northeastern MARS Rover on Cabot Quad during a filming session for a competition entry on Wednesday, Feb. 11, 2026. Photo by Alyssa Stone/Northeastern University
A student works on a robot outside. The robot is seen in the background.
02/11/26 – BOSTON, MA. – Members of the Northeastern MARS Rover team take their new robot out to film on Cabot Quad on Wednesday, Feb. 11, 2026. Photo by Alyssa Stone/Northeastern University
Two students work on a robot outside. Snow covers the grass in the background.
02/11/26 – BOSTON, MA. – Joe Danna, a fourth year mechanical engineering student, fixes the Northeastern MARS Rover while teammate Sam Damonti, a fourth year computer science major, changes the battery on Cabot Quad during a filming session for a competition entry on Wednesday, Feb. 11, 2026. Photo by Alyssa Stone/Northeastern University
Photos by Alyssa Stone/Northeastern University
A silhouette of a husky statue.
Photo by Matthew Modoono/Northeastern University
A portrait of Amelia Brooks, who is smiling and looking to the left.
02/12/26 – BOSTON, MA. – Amelia Brooks, co-director of WISE, poses for a portrait on Thursday, Feb. 12, 2026. Photo by Alyssa Stone/Northeastern University
A portrait of Arshia Mathur, who is smiling and looking to the right.
02/12/26 – BOSTON, MA. – Arshia Mathur, co-director of WISE, poses for a portrait on Thursday, Feb. 12, 2026. Photo by Alyssa Stone/Northeastern University
Photos by Alyssa Stone/Northeastern University
A person sits in a chair on a stage while holding a microphone during the "A Litany for Survival: Black Studies, Black Scholars, & Black Students" event.
02/10/26 – BOSTON, MA. – Scenes during the A Litany for Survival: Black Studies, Black Scholars, & Black Students event held in the Cabral Center on Feb. 10, 2026. Photo by Matthew Modoono/Northeastern University
Four people sit on a stage during the "A Litany for Survival: Black Studies, Black Scholars, & Black Students" event.
02/10/26 – BOSTON, MA. – Scenes during the A Litany for Survival: Black Studies, Black Scholars, & Black Students event held in the Cabral Center on Feb. 10, 2026. Photo by Matthew Modoono/Northeastern University
Students sit in the audience during the "A Litany for Survival: Black Studies, Black Scholars, & Black Students" event.
02/10/26 – BOSTON, MA. – Scenes during the A Litany for Survival: Black Studies, Black Scholars, & Black Students event held in the Cabral Center on Feb. 10, 2026. Photo by Matthew Modoono/Northeastern University
Students sit in the audience during the "A Litany for Survival: Black Studies, Black Scholars, & Black Students" event.
02/10/26 – BOSTON, MA. – Scenes during the A Litany for Survival: Black Studies, Black Scholars, & Black Students event held in the Cabral Center on Feb. 10, 2026. Photo by Matthew Modoono/Northeastern University
Régine Michelle Jean-Charles, who is standing at a podium and speaking into a microphone, moderates the "A Litany for Survival: Black Studies, Black Scholars, & Black Students" event.
Régine Michelle Jean-Charles moderates A Litany for Survival: Black Studies, Black Scholars, & Black Students event held in the Cabral Center during Black History Month. Photo by Matthew Modoono/Northeastern University
Photos by Matthew Modoono/Northeastern University
A member of the Northeastern community is seen siting on a chair in ISEC, through the spiral staircase.
02/11/26 – BOSTON, MA. – A member of the Northeastern community studies in ISEC on Wednesday, Feb. 11, 2026. Photo by Alyssa Stone/Northeastern University
A person wearing winter gear walks on the ISEC terrace.
02/11/26 – BOSTON, MA. – A member of the Northeastern community walks through the ISEC terrace on Wednesday, Feb. 11, 2026. Photo by Alyssa Stone/Northeastern University
People sitting at tables and on armchairs in ISEC are seen from several floors above.
02/11/26 – BOSTON, MA. – A member of the Northeastern community studies in ISEC on Wednesday, Feb. 11, 2026. Photo by Alyssa Stone/Northeastern University
Two people work at tables in front of a large glass window.
02/11/26 – BOSTON, MA. – A member of the Northeastern community studies in ISEC on Wednesday, Feb. 11, 2026. Photo by Alyssa Stone/Northeastern University
Photos by Alyssa Stone/Northeastern University
Students walk through campus. Snow is seen covering the grass.
02/10/26 – BOSTON, MA. – Students walk to class during class break on Feb. 10, 2026. Photo by Matthew Modoono/Northeastern University
A student works at a laptop. The student is wearing headphones.
02/10/26 – BOSTON, MA. – A student studies in Snell Library on Feb. 10, 2026. Photo by Matthew Modoono/Northeastern University
A student wearing headphones walks through campus. Snowbanks are seen in the background.
02/10/26 – BOSTON, MA. – Students walk to class during class break on Feb. 10, 2026. Photo by Matthew Modoono/Northeastern University
A person wearing a winter hat walks past a colorful mural on the Boston campus.
02/10/26 – BOSTON, MA. – A member of the Northeastern community walks through campus on Feb. 10, 2026. Photo by Matthew Modoono/Northeastern University
Photos by Matthew Modoono/Northeastern University
A portrait of a person dressed in a plaid shirt.
Photo by Matthew Modoono/Northeastern University
Two people work on a laptop together.
Photo by Alyssa Stone/Northeastern University

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