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Working mothers were stretched thin during the pandemic, Northeastern economists say. President Biden's bill could help by treating affordable child care as infrastructure. Illustration by Alison Booth/Northeastern University.

Is child care funding in Biden’s infrastructure bill vital to restoring the post-pandemic economy?

As Capitol Hill continues to bicker over the definition of infrastructure, two Northeastern economists say affordable child care is key to getting mothers back to work and reversing a loss of 2.4 million women from the workforce.

by Hillary Chabot April 12, 2021

A painted rock found as part of a makeshift memorial outside the Tree of Life Synagogue in the Squirrel Hill neighborhood of Pittsburgh, in honor of the people killed during worship services. AP Photo by Gene J. Puskar

Surge of anti-Semitism reflects ingrained pattern, historian says

Ongoing anger and violence towards Jews can be traced back to the creation of Christianity, religious historian David Nirenberg said in a lecture that was part of Northeastern’s Holocaust and Genocide Awareness Week. The potential for future atrocities grows when society fails to connect present-day anti-Semitism to longstanding prejudices that have reoccurred throughout history, he said.

by Hillary Chabot April 8, 2021

Left, Rebecca Leeper, an engineering major who graduated in 2019. Photo by Ruby Wallau/Northeastern University. Center, Young Alumni Advisory Board member Cory Krzanik. Right, Lisa Randall, a journalism major who graduated in 2016. Photos by Matthew Modoono/Northeastern University

Recent grads say giving back, staying connected bring them rewards

Several members of Northeastern’s Young Alumni Advisory Board say Giving Day allows them to express their appreciation to an organization that was pivotal in shaping their lives and careers.

by Hillary Chabot April 7, 2021

Washington Post Executive Editor Marty Baron appears in the news room after winning two Pulitzer Prizes in Washington on April 16, 2018. He took over the Post's newsroom in 2012 after editing the Boston Globe and Miami Herald before that. He was portrayed in the 2015 movie “Spotlight” about the Globe's investigation of the Catholic Church. AP Photo by Andrew Harnik

Former Washington Post editor Baron assesses Trump’s impact, hints at role as journalism advocate

Retired Washington Post editor Marty Baron said journalists must do better when explaining the vital role of the free press in society. During an hour-long virtual discussion hosted by Northeastern, Baron said he’d like to champion the role of a free press in society as the industry faces a loss of trust, eroding profits, and a racial reckoning.

by Hillary Chabot April 5, 2021

Izabella Bankowski, who studies Behavioral Neuroscience, plays with Kaia, her 15-week-old Cavapoo puppy, on Centennial Common. Photo by Ruby Wallau/Northeastern University

New owners brace for post-pandemic pet withdrawal

The COVID-19 pet boom means many new owners will soon be spending hours away from their furry family members. Animal Behaviorist Terri Bright offers tips to help smooth the transition.

by Hillary Chabot April 2, 2021

Thomas Matta, an assistant clinical professor, and members of the National Guard, fill Pfizer vaccines at Florian Hall in Dorchester, Massachusetts. Photo by Matthew Modoono/Northeastern University

How a clinical professor helps to tackle vaccination hesitancy, one clinic at a time

Thomas M. Matta is on the vaccination front lines to bolster confidence as he sets up small clinics in communities with at-risk populations in Massachusetts.

by Hillary Chabot March 24, 2021

Northeastern journalism grad John Simons wants to target disinformation as new executive editor of Time

Class of ’92 graduate John Simons learned to love journalism at Northeastern. Now that he’s become the executive editor of Time, he hopes to counter the current culture of conspiracy theories and lies.

by Hillary Chabot March 23, 2021

Xinhui Liu, who studies computer science, attends the Eloquent Presenter course in Ryder Hall. Photo by Matthew Modoono/Northeastern University

On stage to on screen: Improv is still challenging these computer science majors

The pandemic forced Northeastern’s theater department to radically transform a mandatory public speaking and acting class for computer-science majors, but the spirit behind the highly collaborative class survives.

by Hillary Chabot March 18, 2021

Associate professor Greg Goodale, teaches a class in Richards Hall on Feb. 18, 2021. Photo by Matthew Modoono/Northeastern University

Laughter in the classroom and building trust are keys to learning for this professor

Greg Goodale, associate professor of communications, worked hard over the last year to create strong bonds among his students despite the isolation of the pandemic—but Goodale and his students are happy to return to Northeastern’s Boston campus.

by Hillary Chabot March 16, 2021

Photo by Adam Glanzman/Northeastern University

Northeastern to hold undergraduate commencement ceremonies in Fenway Park

Northeastern’s 2021 graduates will celebrate the university’s 119th commencement exercises at historic Fenway Park on May 8. The university will split the 4,000 undergraduates into two separate ceremonies to accommodate state physical distancing requirements. Graduate students will join the weeklong celebration, which includes a procession through Northeastern's Boston campus capped off by photo opportunities at Matthews Arena.

by Hillary Chabot March 15, 2021

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