Posts by Benjamin Bertsch

‘We are going to have a full experience here at Northeastern’

See video highlights from Convocation 2021, where incoming students were urged by President Joseph E. Aoun to “Explore. Everybody is an explorer.”

How to say hello like a Husky, TikTok style

When President Joseph E. Aoun sees the experiential potential of "the TikTok," he shows he's a quick study on the latest moves.

Visual artist Katy Ann Gilmore doesn’t see walls as mere walls

Visual artist Katy Ann Gilmore doesn’t see walls as mere walls. Instead, she uses straight lines to make flat surfaces come alive in ways that…

How termites deal with disease provides insights in the era of COVID-19

A sweet solution to plastic pollution

Plastic pollution is now considered one of the largest threats to the environment. It takes 400 years for plastics to decompose. Hongli Zhu, an assistant…

Watch the highlights of Northeastern’s 2021 Commencement weekend

Relive these celebrations of achievement at Fenway Park in Boston, which capture the excitement, real-life lessons about overcoming obstacles, and the pride of accomplishment.

‘It means so much to all of us that today has finally come.’

Strengthened by the obstacles we’ve overcome, defined by our successes in the most challenging of years, the Northeastern community and guests celebrated 2021 undergraduate ceremonies.

‘Come and Fly Away’

It’s time to toss the caps and ascend to new heights at Northeastern’s 2021 Commencement.

Congratulations and Welcome!

From all corners of the world, Northeastern’s global communities sends best wishes to the Class of 2021.

Hockey rink to polling place, in 60 seconds

Northeastern partnered with the City of Boston to convert Matthews Arena into a polling place for the community and any students registered to vote at…