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A group of people in white lab coats with a "STEM Quest" embroidered on them pose for a photo in front of a white events tent.

Northeastern’s lifelong Scouts bring chemistry to the campfire

Brian D’Amico and Rein Kirss share a love for Scouting, mentoring youth and inspiring curiosity in STEM at the National Jamboree.

Cynthia Tow McPherson prepares to hit a backhand while playing pickleball.

From pro tennis to Northeastern law school — and now pickleball

A former Division I tennis standout, Cynthia Tow McPherson knows exactly what it takes to compete at the highest levels.

Richard Whalen, photographed from water level, seen in diving gear with most of his body underwater and his head above on a diving trip in Antarctica.

This professor scuba dives in waters from New England to Antarctica

Richard Whalen’s latest professional scuba diving achievement is going to Antarctica to help with research on sea star sickness

Nikos Passas standing on a stage in a row with other people.

How childhood lessons in integrity shaped this global leader

Nikos Passas has spent decades fighting global corruption while mentoring the next generation of leaders.

A dancer in traditional Indian attire of pink and green.

Northeastern events organizer by day, a Disneyland dancer by weekend

Northeastern London events manager Uditha Thiagarajan performs across the globe with a Bharatanatyam dance cohort.

A man performs a bench press exercise on a Smith machine in a gym. He is lying on a flat bench with his arms fully extended overhead, gripping the barbell. He is wearing a light green t-shirt and glasses and he has a beard.

Perk of the Week

Signing up for AHealthyMe is easy, even Cyrus could do it

In the name of journalism – and fitness accountability – I signed up for AHealthyMe benefit

Faculty & Staff Seen Around

A Bobcat, driven by a man, hauls a bucket full of snow on a street, surrounded by mountains of snow.

The big snow dig of 2026

Cameron Roy, a landscape maintenance worker, uses a Bobcat to remove snow next to Cabot Physical Education Center on Northeastern’s Boston campus. — Photo by Matthew Modoono/Northeastern University

A woman in glasses and bright pink dress speaks into a microphone at a podium. There is an Apple laptop in front of her and an American flag behind her.

Perk of the Week

Free daily guided meditation for faculty, staff and students.

Need a mental break? Try noontime meditation offered free Monday through Friday for students, faculty and staff

A group of people sit with their legs crossed in a dimly lit meditation center.

Free daily guided meditation for faculty, staff and students.

Need a mental break? Try noontime meditation offered free Monday through Friday for students, faculty and staff

Exterior view of the Pavilion level with the iconic ‘Fenway Park’ sign centered above the seating, championship banners lining the façade, and American and POW/MIA flags flying against a clear sky at sunrise.

Perk of the Week: Fenway commencement special seating

Graduating Northeastern employees and their students may qualify for reserved Fenway Park commencement seating.

Groups of paintbrushes in a row on a wall for sale.

Blick Art Supplies discount

The art supplies chain offers a 10% in-store markdown to education professionals, including Northeastern faculty and staff.

Close-up of two colorful ice pops held outdoors, with blurred summer lights and buildings in the background.

Boston community heat breaks

Northeastern is bringing extreme heat education, fun activities and cool treats to neighborhoods surrounding the Boston campus.

Free daily guided meditation for faculty, staff and students.

Need a mental break? Try noontime meditation offered free Monday through Friday for students, faculty and staff

Exterior view of the Pavilion level with the iconic ‘Fenway Park’ sign centered above the seating, championship banners lining the façade, and American and POW/MIA flags flying against a clear sky at sunrise.

Perk of the Week: Fenway commencement special seating

Graduating Northeastern employees and their students may qualify for reserved Fenway Park commencement seating.

Groups of paintbrushes in a row on a wall for sale.

Blick Art Supplies discount

The art supplies chain offers a 10% in-store markdown to education professionals, including Northeastern faculty and staff.

Close-up of two colorful ice pops held outdoors, with blurred summer lights and buildings in the background.

Boston community heat breaks

Northeastern is bringing extreme heat education, fun activities and cool treats to neighborhoods surrounding the Boston campus.

Half-price Paramount+

The streaming home of ‘Survivor,’ and SpongeBob has a generous discount for faculty and staff at accredited educational institutions.

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Art Scene

A side view of the David Playing The Harp sculpture.

Art Scene: David Playing the Harp

“Whenever the evil spirit from God bothered Saul, David would play his harp. Saul would relax and feel better…” 1 Samuel 16:23

A close-up of the statue of Cy Young on the Boston campus.

Art Scene: Cy Young Monument

The statue commemorates the pitcher and how he led Boston to victory in the first ever World Series.

A photograph of the The Robert J. Shillman and Yitz the cat statue.

Art Scene: A Man and a Cat Named Yitz

Nicknamed the Shillman Cat, this statue has been very popular since it was first placed outside Shillman Hall in 2011.

Optical illusions painted on the side of a brick building.

Art Scene: Untitled by Astro

Created in 2018, this Boston campus mural is an optical illusion that almost invites the viewer to enter another dimension.

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A side view of the David Playing The Harp sculpture.

Art Scene: David Playing the Harp

“Whenever the evil spirit from God bothered Saul, David would play his harp. Saul would relax and feel better…” 1 Samuel 16:23

A close-up of the statue of Cy Young on the Boston campus.

Art Scene: Cy Young Monument

The statue commemorates the pitcher and how he led Boston to victory in the first ever World Series.

A photograph of the The Robert J. Shillman and Yitz the cat statue.

Art Scene: A Man and a Cat Named Yitz

Nicknamed the Shillman Cat, this statue has been very popular since it was first placed outside Shillman Hall in 2011.

Optical illusions painted on the side of a brick building.

Art Scene: Untitled by Astro

Created in 2018, this Boston campus mural is an optical illusion that almost invites the viewer to enter another dimension.

Browse more art

One Place to Visit

A view of the Boston skyline from the Prudential building.

View Boston at Prudential Center

See all of Boston from 52 stories up. A short walk from campus, View Boston offers sweeping views, rooftop events and interactive exhibits.

One (more) place to visit in Portland: Longfellow Garden

The Roux Institute’s marketing manager spotlights a historic hidden gem that some locals don’t even know about.

Toronto: Bar Ape

Rue Quizon, who works at Northeastern Toronto helping launch academic programs, says this parlor serves “the caviar of ice cream.”

Boston: Fenway Victory Gardens

Just waking up after a long winter and spring, this 7.5-acre green space near Northeastern University is one of Boston’s best-kept secrets.

A view of the Boston skyline from the Prudential building.

View Boston at Prudential Center

See all of Boston from 52 stories up. A short walk from campus, View Boston offers sweeping views, rooftop events and interactive exhibits.

One (more) place to visit in Portland: Longfellow Garden

The Roux Institute’s marketing manager spotlights a historic hidden gem that some locals don’t even know about.

Toronto: Bar Ape

Rue Quizon, who works at Northeastern Toronto helping launch academic programs, says this parlor serves “the caviar of ice cream.”

Boston: Fenway Victory Gardens

Just waking up after a long winter and spring, this 7.5-acre green space near Northeastern University is one of Boston’s best-kept secrets.

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Dates to Remember

Mar

09

Spring classes resume

Mar

24

Faculty grade deadline for middle-third spring classes at 2:00 p.m. ET

Mar

28

Winter degree conferral

Mar

30

First day of Spring Break, London campus

A man dressed in a dark suit and grey tie and a woman in turquoise blazer, holding a medal, stand at a wooden podium with flags behind them.

Susan Blumenthal receives Marie Curie Legacy Medal

Inspired by her mother and Marie Curie, Susan Blumenthal dedicated her life to women’s health and the fight against cancer.

A person whose hands alone are visible at work on a laptop.

A week to build data skills

Love Data Week returns to Northeastern Feb. 9-13 with more than 35 sessions and a chance to earn a Data & AI Literacy badge.

A woman dressed in a purple-and-black academic robe with golden regalia, a black cap with a golden tassel and carrying a wooden mace in her left hand leads the cadre of marshals during an academic ceremony.

The cadre of marshals wants YOU

Northeastern’s cadre of marshals — the face of the university’s faculty at commencement ceremonies — is seeking new volunteer members.

A man in a light brown jacket smiles as he hugs a woman with dark hair, wearing a checkered sweater.

Northeastern University recognized nationally for community impact

Northeastern University has received the 2026 Carnegie Community Engagement Classification, recognizing its partnerships and local impact.

A person wearing safety goggles and a lab coat works with scientific equipment in a brightly lit laboratory.

Design your own experiments in Northeastern’s Wet Lab Makerspace

Independent research shines at the Wet Lab Makerspace, where you can take seminars on basic lab skills and design your own experiments.

A woman in a striped top works on a computer, with projections of light shooting artfully across a reflective glass.

Scientific discovery was slower when women were ignored, research shows

The cross-campus Northeastern project found that scientific truths would have been uncovered faster if female research had been considered.

Psychology professor by day, comedian by night

Northeastern professor Kristen Lee uses comedy to reduce stigma of mental health disorders and promote resilience

How many NU-affiliated athletes competed in the 2026 Winter Olympics?

Trivia question about the number of Northeastern-affiliated athletes who competed in the 2026 Winter Olympics.

Blurry silhouettes of five women dance in colorful outfits — yellow, light blue, green, red and sapphire blue.

New seminar series to sharpen cross-cultural skills

Global Learner Support launches a new seminar series to help Northeastern faculty and staff build intercultural skills and empathy.

Several people linger around a one-story cement house missing windows and doors surrounded by debris and uprooted trees.

Northeastern medic assesses Jamaica’s worst-ever storm

After Melissa devastated Jamaica, Northeastern’s Joshua Merson joined Team Rubicon to assess the damage and medical needs of the island.

Katie Barry, an executive chef at Northeastern University, plating a dish in a university kitchen.

My lunch at the Faculty Club

The Faculty Club at EXP offers an elevated lunch experience. And pickup is now available at the 716 Columbus Outpost.

A middle-aged man in a navy suit and blue shirt poses for a photo among cement columns.

Trivia: Who is Northeastern’s leading expert on food safety

He has taught us how to prepare the perfect turkey, wash a cantaloupe and store eggs. Who is Northeastern’s leading expert on food safety?

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