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Northeastern celebrates 50 years of the John D. O'Bryant African American Institute

A commitment to inspiring students toward excellence, success, and service. A model for inclusiveness on Northeastern’s campus. A “home away from home” for students. This was how members of the Northeastern community described the impact the institute has had on students and the broader university community over the past 50 years.

by Greg St. Martin November 10, 2018

Northeastern University celebrated its 116th Commencement on May 4, 2018. Since 2006, Northeastern has grown enrollment of international students by 540 percent and enrollment of students of color by 116 percent. Photo by Billie Weiss/Northeastern University

Northeastern receives national award for commitment to diversity

For the third straight year, Northeastern was selected for the Higher Education Excellence in Diversity Award from INSIGHT Into Diversity magazine. The award recognizes colleges and universities in the United States that “demonstrate an outstanding commitment to diversity and inclusion.”

by Greg St. Martin November 7, 2018

Four things we’ve learned about America from the midterm elections

Democrats took control of the U.S. House of Representatives, but Republicans retained control of the Senate in the 2018 midterm elections, which two Northeastern political scientists sees as a desire among voters for a balance of power in government, but something short of a broad repudiation of President Donald Trump.

by Greg St. Martin November 7, 2018

Northeastern University battles the College of Charleston in the CAA Championship game in Charleston, South Carolina, on March 6, 2018 at the North Charleston Coliseum. Photo by Adam Glanzman/Northeastern University

Here are the keys to a successful season for Northeastern men’s basketball

The Northeastern men’s basketball team tips off its season Tuesday night when it hosts Boston University at Matthews Arena. The Huskies hope to build on the success of last season, when they came within moments of clinching a berth in the NCAA Tournament. The game starts at 8 p.m. and will air on NESN.

by Greg St. Martin November 6, 2018

Northeastern goaltender, Cayden Primeau, makes a save during the 2018 Beanpot final vs. Boston University at the TD Garden in Boston on Feb. 12, 2018. Photo by Matthew Modoono/Northeastern University

Before face-off with BU, Huskies to raise Hobey Baker banner

The Northeastern men’s hockey team will face the crosstown rival BU Terriers at Matthews Arena on Thursday night, when the Huskies will also hold a pregame ceremony to raise to the rafters a banner commemorating former player Adam Gaudette winning the school’s first-ever Hobey Baker Award last season. The award recognizes the top player in men’s college hockey.

by Greg St. Martin November 1, 2018

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Northeastern, industry, and government leaders hail new grant that will help increase diversity in STEM

On Tuesday at Northeastern, President Joseph E. Aoun and Massachusetts Gov. Charlie Baker announced a new $4.4 million grant from the National Science Foundation for scholarships that support low-income and underrepresented minority students in an accelerated program in biotechnology.

by Greg St. Martin October 24, 2018

Biology students in the College of Science work on research projects in lab space at the Mugar Life Sciences Building on Sept. 25, 2015. Photo by Adam Glanzman/Northeastern University

New $4.4M National Science Foundation grant supports minorities in fast-track biotechnology program

Northeastern President Joseph E. Aoun and Massachusetts Governor Charlie Baker will announce Tuesday that a program developed by Northeastern and Middlesex Community College to offer students a fast track to earning associate, bachelor’s, and master’s degrees in biotechnology and preparing for careers in life sciences has received a $4.4 million grant from the National Science Foundation. The grant will fund scholarships that support low-income and underrepresented minorities.

by Greg St. Martin October 23, 2018

The Northeastern entrepreneurs behind Mobile Pixels have created a secondary screen that attaches to your laptop to make you more productive on-the-go. Photo by Matthew Modoono/Northeastern University

Two Northeastern startups win MassChallenge awards

Mobile Pixels and Boston Materials, which were founded by members of the Northeastern community, have received a total of $150,000 from MassChallenge, a global business accelerator program for companies in the early stages of development.

by Greg St. Martin October 18, 2018

Anvesh Gurijala shows carbon fiber materials at Boston Materials, which is located on the Northeastern University Innovation Campus in Burlington, Massachusetts. Photo by Matthew Modoono/Northeastern University

Two Northeastern startups named MassChallege Boston finalists, competing for $1.5M in cash prizes

Boston Materials is making carbon fiber composite materials that could be used to make lightweight but durable bicycles, hockey sticks, and wind turbines. Mobile Pixels has created a secondary screen that attaches to your laptop to make you more productive on-the-go. Now both startups are vying for a share of $1.5 million in prize money.

by Greg St. Martin October 15, 2018

A Starbucks employee sells coffee from the Starbucks bike on Snell Quad on September 13, 2018. Photo by Adam Glanzman/Northeastern University

A cafe on wheels puts a whole new spin on Starbucks coffee

The Starbucks Cold Brew bike holds nine gallons of cold brew coffee, which is sold at some of the busiest spots on Northeastern’s Boston campus. The bike was built by Coaster Cycles, which was founded by 2005 graduate Ben Morris.

by Greg St. Martin October 10, 2018

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