This was 2018 by Hannah Moore December 21, 2018 Share Facebook LinkedIn Twitter Stories of the Year Research Headlines Current events and expertise Commencement this was2018 Global Athletics Student life Multimedia Data Visuallization show scroll arrow A A It was a year filled with proud moments. A transformational gift for the Khoury College of Computer and Information Sciences. A new landmark for the city of Boston. Researchers uncovering the secrets of some of the world’s most interesting phenomena. Great headlines in the press about the university and our people. A historic win on the ice. These are some of the successes we are celebrating as 2018 comes to a close. We are changing the education landscape Whether it’s building a new landmark in Boston or paving the way for the future of computer science studies, Northeastern is redefining higher education. Northeastern establishes the Khoury College of Computer and Information Sciences A new Boston Landmark Arises Northeastern President Joseph E. Aoun receives France’s highest honor Boston Globe: Northeastern receives $50 million gift to further AI studies Northeastern reopens historic playground with a state-of-the-art upgrade The wait is over. Northeastern wins Beanpot title Wall Street Journal: Northeastern University to Buy Small School in London Northeastern establishes the Khoury College of Computer and Information Sciences A new Boston Landmark Arises Northeastern President Joseph E. Aoun receives France’s highest honor Boston Globe: Northeastern receives $50 million gift to further AI studies Northeastern reopens historic playground with a state-of-the-art upgrade The wait is over. Northeastern wins Beanpot title Wall Street Journal: Northeastern University to Buy Small School in London Our researchers unveiled the truth Northeastern students and faculty are digging deep to understand the world. In 2018, we discovered a supercolony of penguins in a remote part of Antarctica, analyzed school safety and gun violence, and blew the whistle on internet providers in a post-net neutrality era. Schools are safer than they were in the 90s, and school shootings are not more common than they used to be, researcher says Wall Street Journal: The Surprising Formula for Becoming an Art Star New research shows that, post net neutrality, internet providers are slowing down your streaming Actually, guns do kill people, according to a new study Supercolony of penguins discovered using Northeastern researcher’s drone system A Northeastern professor’s algorithm can predict behavior in Autistic children What if people from different cultures and economics have different brain wiring? Scientists decode what makes a New York Times bestseller Schools are safer than they were in the 90s, and school shootings are not more common than they used to be, researcher says Wall Street Journal: The Surprising Formula for Becoming an Art Star New research shows that, post net neutrality, internet providers are slowing down your streaming Actually, guns do kill people, according to a new study Supercolony of penguins discovered using Northeastern researcher’s drone system A Northeastern professor’s algorithm can predict behavior in Autistic children What if people from different cultures and economics have different brain wiring? Scientists decode what makes a New York Times bestseller We made headlines Whether it’s about groundbreaking research or the future of higher education in the age of artificial intelligence, Northeastern has made headlines in the press worldwide. New York Times: With Changing Students and Times, Colleges are Going Back to School Financial Times: In the age of machines, what will become of the liberal arts? Washington Post: Scientists say the Mississippi is flooding more than it has in 500 years – and we caused it The Chronicle of Higher Education: Most Americans Think AI Will Improve Lives and Eliminate Jobs — Just Not Theirs Wall Street Journal: Airport Security Screening Goes to School WIRED: Dive Under the Ice With the Brave Robots of Antarctica Recode: Your phone is not secretly spying on your conversations. It doesn’t need to. New York Times: With Changing Students and Times, Colleges are Going Back to School Financial Times: In the age of machines, what will become of the liberal arts? Washington Post: Scientists say the Mississippi is flooding more than it has in 500 years – and we caused it The Chronicle of Higher Education: Most Americans Think AI Will Improve Lives and Eliminate Jobs — Just Not Theirs Wall Street Journal: Airport Security Screening Goes to School WIRED: Dive Under the Ice With the Brave Robots of Antarctica Recode: Your phone is not secretly spying on your conversations. It doesn’t need to. We analyzed the news Northeastern faculty cut through the noise to examine some of the biggest stories this year. From the Supreme Court to the Serial case, and from legal marijuana to Lyme disease, we gave context to the headlines that shaped your world. A body language expert breaks down the Kavanaugh hearing Despite inclusive design, Fortnite gamers victim to gendered harassment Ticks creep into the city, bringing lyme disease with them Five things we learned about marijuana Northeastern’s ‘Bachelorette’ contestant tells all, from his first rose to his new fragrance line The ‘Serial’ case: a rare ruling and what comes next A body language expert breaks down the Kavanaugh hearing Despite inclusive design, Fortnite gamers victim to gendered harassment Ticks creep into the city, bringing lyme disease with them Five things we learned about marijuana Northeastern’s ‘Bachelorette’ contestant tells all, from his first rose to his new fragrance line The ‘Serial’ case: a rare ruling and what comes next We celebrated our graduates Students in the Class of 2018 opened themselves up to the “serendipity of surprise,” as Northeastern Commencement speaker Aimée Mullins described it. They started companies, earned national recognition, and conducted groundbreaking research. Commencement 2018 Video: President Aoun conducts his Commencement 2018 exit interviews Commencement 2018 in Photos Aimée Mullins’ life began with uncertainty. She urged Northeastern’s Class of 2018 to embrace ‘the power of the unknown’ Learning is a lifelong task in the age of artificial intelligence, President Aoun tells graduates 4,058 Northeastern seniors just earned their degrees. Here’s what they studied. Commencement 2018 Video: President Aoun conducts his Commencement 2018 exit interviews Commencement 2018 in Photos Aimée Mullins’ life began with uncertainty. She urged Northeastern’s Class of 2018 to embrace ‘the power of the unknown’ Learning is a lifelong task in the age of artificial intelligence, President Aoun tells graduates 4,058 Northeastern seniors just earned their degrees. Here’s what they studied. We experienced the world Our students and faculty made an impact in countries around the world. We built infrastructure in Tanzania, ventured to the edge of the world in Antarctica, and helped pull off Paris Fashion Week. Five things people get wrong about Antarctica Here’s what it’s like to work at a startup in the most innovative country in the world She got over her culture shock and helped bring solar power to Tanzania Paris Fashion Week, where the kumquats are plentiful and the wheat is hand-trimmed Students experience international law, witness history on global co-op #NUexperience around the globe on Snapchat Five things people get wrong about Antarctica Here’s what it’s like to work at a startup in the most innovative country in the world She got over her culture shock and helped bring solar power to Tanzania Paris Fashion Week, where the kumquats are plentiful and the wheat is hand-trimmed Students experience international law, witness history on global co-op #NUexperience around the globe on Snapchat Our Huskies notched big victories Northeastern won the Beanpot for the first time in 30 years. We unveiled a brand new set of logos. Our athletes competed in the Olympics. It’s been a big year in athletics. Full Coverage of the 2018 Beanpot Final Northeastern unveils new athletics logos Northeastern women’s hockey on the world stage in Olympic finals Northeastern student wins silver at World Rowing Championships Here are the keys to a successful season for Northeastern men’s basketball Women’s hockey beats BC in overtime, extends unbeaten streak to 12 games Take a look at Northeastern’s past two Beanpot championship teams Full Coverage of the 2018 Beanpot Final Northeastern unveils new athletics logos Northeastern women’s hockey on the world stage in Olympic finals Northeastern student wins silver at World Rowing Championships Here are the keys to a successful season for Northeastern men’s basketball Women’s hockey beats BC in overtime, extends unbeaten streak to 12 games Take a look at Northeastern’s past two Beanpot championship teams We told your stories We covered the things that make life colorful on campus: The joy of Springfest, the storied history of beloved Chicken Lou’s, and the fun of navigating Northeastern’s tunnel system. Northeastern tops off Columbus Avenue residence hall USA Today: Exclusive: Alexa, when’s my next class? This university is giving out Amazon Echo Dots Google’s IT Support Professional Certificate can now count towards a professional degree Logic, Charli XCX, A R I Z O N A to headline Springfest concert The secret ingredients behind Chicken Lou’s How to navigate Northeastern’s tunnel system Can Alexa simplify student life? Northeastern gave 60 students Amazon Echo Dots to find out Hungry? Spin the wheel to choose your meal Northeastern tops off Columbus Avenue residence hall USA Today: Exclusive: Alexa, when’s my next class? This university is giving out Amazon Echo Dots Google’s IT Support Professional Certificate can now count towards a professional degree Logic, Charli XCX, A R I Z O N A to headline Springfest concert The secret ingredients behind Chicken Lou’s How to navigate Northeastern’s tunnel system Can Alexa simplify student life? Northeastern gave 60 students Amazon Echo Dots to find out Hungry? Spin the wheel to choose your meal We brought stories to life Award-winning photography, 360-degree video, and innovative design made your stories as lively as you are. B L U E P R I N T The best photos of the year Student-musician is NPR’s artist to watch Yanny vs. Laurel: Which is it? How to go from city living to urban farming in six months Making healthy summer recipes Here’s what happened when we tried to live on Bitcoin for a day. Understanding climate change is hard work. These robotic mussels are doing the heavy lifting. 999 Cranes The right chemistry makes hard cider look easy 360 Video: ‘Stacy’s Mom’ rocks TD Garden for Northeastern during the Beanpot B L U E P R I N T The best photos of the year Student-musician is NPR’s artist to watch Yanny vs. Laurel: Which is it? How to go from city living to urban farming in six months Making healthy summer recipes Here’s what happened when we tried to live on Bitcoin for a day. Understanding climate change is hard work. These robotic mussels are doing the heavy lifting. 999 Cranes The right chemistry makes hard cider look easy 360 Video: ‘Stacy’s Mom’ rocks TD Garden for Northeastern during the Beanpot We made data beautiful What’s hiding deep beneath the ocean surface? How prevalent is Lyme disease in your neighborhood? What are the biggest movies of all time? We have the answers. Optimism and Anxiety: Views on the Impact of Artificial Intelligence and Higher Education’s Response Avengers, Jurassic World, and Star Wars: A road map to the top 100 grossing movies of all time The Deep Unknown: Visualizing the ocean’s mysteries Here’s what it takes to build a bridge Here are the 150 flags you’ll see at Commencement and the stories they’ll tell How prevalent is Lyme disease where you live? Find out with this interactive map. Play: How many goals can you score on BU? Optimism and Anxiety: Views on the Impact of Artificial Intelligence and Higher Education’s Response Avengers, Jurassic World, and Star Wars: A road map to the top 100 grossing movies of all time The Deep Unknown: Visualizing the ocean’s mysteries Here’s what it takes to build a bridge Here are the 150 flags you’ll see at Commencement and the stories they’ll tell How prevalent is Lyme disease where you live? Find out with this interactive map. Play: How many goals can you score on BU? hide scroll arrow