Cody Mello-Klein

Northeastern students Emily Recchia and Julia Henning are on a documentary filmmaking Dialogue of Civilizations program in London, a welcome return to abroad programs for both students. Photo by Julia Foley

Dialogues of Civilizations back in full swing and taking students around the world

After a pandemic-induced hiatus for Dialogue of Civilizations programs, Northeastern professors and students are once again heading out on month-long international adventures. Although there is excitement in the air, some programs have had to adapt to pandemic-era challenges.

by Cody Mello-Klein June 6, 2022

Young artists from the Russell J. Call Children's Center use recycled materials to show how much they have learned about ocean life and the value of conservation. Photo by Matthew Modoono/Northeastern University

Northeastern Children’s Center students dive deep into ocean conservation for new Gallery 360 exhibit

Young artists from Northeastern's childcare center used recycled materials to show how much they have learned about ocean life and the value of conservation as part of an annual art show.

by Cody Mello-Klein June 1, 2022

NUROVER team lead Garrit Strenge and electrical lead Benjamin Thacher prepare to test their mock Mars rover, Watney Mark 3.0, in advance of the Mars Society's University Rover Challenge. Photo by Matthew Modoono/Northeastern University

From concrete to Martian dust, students prepare a rover for the upcoming global University Rover Challenge

Northeastern’s Mars Rover Team attempts to rise from the ashes of a challenging 2021, as the cadre of engineers prepare to compete in the Mars Society’s University Rover Challenge with a fresh team, new rover and forward-thinking attitude.

by Cody Mello-Klein May 31, 2022

The future of 6G wireless could be closer than you think

6G, an idea that was once considered science fiction, is now closer to becoming a reality thanks to Northeastern professors who have successfully tested a method that could allow telecommunication providers to move beyond 5G and into higher bandwidths.

by Cody Mello-Klein May 26, 2022

Two years after George Floyd’s murder, has anything changed in policing?

President Joe Biden is expected to sign an executive order on police reform on the second anniversary of George Floyd’s murder. But despite Biden’s order, many claim the hope of a “reckoning” for police has stalled, as legislation has failed in Congress and communities have reinvested in law enforcement.

by Cody Mello-Klein May 25, 2022

Northeastern University celebrates its 2022 School of Law Commencement at Matthews Arena. Photo by Alyssa Stone/Northeastern University

‘Stay in the race:’ Judge, alum inspires Northeastern University School of Law graduates to pursue justice

On Friday, United States District Judge Victoria A. Roberts, who graduated from Northeastern School of Law in 1976, was the keynote speaker at the law school's Commencement at Matthews Arena.

by Cody Mello-Klein May 20, 2022

A woman chalks a message at a makeshift memorial outside of Tops market on May 15, 2022 in Buffalo, New York. A gunman opened fire at the store killing ten people and wounding another three. The attack was believed to be motivated by racial hatred. Photo by Scott Olson/Getty Images

As America mourns the victims of the Buffalo shooting, many are left wondering, ‘Where do we go from here?’

The Northeastern community reflects on the recent racially motivated mass shooting in Buffalo and what needs to be done to move forward in the aftermath.

by Cody Mello-Klein May 19, 2022

Urvashi Vaid, Northeastern alum, remembered as legendary LGBTQ activist

Alumni and colleagues reflect on how the law school grad led the way in the LGBTQ rights movement with her innovative focus on intersectionality and relentless passion for progressive politics.

by Cody Mello-Klein May 18, 2022

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