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Here’s why Donald Trump failed to ‘rock the boat’ in his debate with Joe Biden

Though Trump practiced relatively courteous behavior in the second and final debate on Thursday. But the president failed to cut into Joe Biden’s lead in a meaningful way, said Nicholas Beauchamp, assistant professor of political science at Northeastern.

by Ian Thomsen October 23, 2020

Northeastern names Usama Fayyad to lead Institute of Experiential Artificial Intelligence

Fayyad, a pioneer in data science, will work with senior leadership to create a research hub that places human skills and intelligence at the forefront of AI development. “He is literally perfect for this position,” says Carla Brodley, dean of the Khoury College of Computer Sciences.

by Ian Thomsen October 9, 2020

Northeastern’s Roux Institute receives a ‘phenomenal investment’ from the Harold Alfond Foundation

The institute, an innovation hub devoted to deepening and expanding the digital economy of Maine, has received a $100 million gift from the Harold Alfond Foundation, an investment that will provide financial aid for graduate-level students, funding for post-doctoral research, and support for co-ops with Maine employers.

by Ian Thomsen October 8, 2020

Could the Supreme Court nomination of Amy Coney Barrett backfire on Republicans?

President Donald Trump’s controversial selection of Judge Amy Coney Barrett has deepened the U.S. partisan divide in a way that may influence the election in November, says Dan Urman, a Constitutional law expert at Northeastern.

by Ian Thomsen September 26, 2020

From Matthews Arena to the Stanley Cup Final

Jamie Oleksiak, a 6-foot-7-inch hockey player for the Huskies a decade ago, is starring in the NHL’s championship round. His success has been earned, says Northeastern men’s hockey coach Jim Madigan.

by Ian Thomsen September 22, 2020

Meet Diane MacGillivray in her Boston garden

Northeastern’s senior vice president for university advancement finds peace in a community garden within walking distance of campus. For MacGillivray, it is the unanticipated destination of an American journey that goes back five generations.

by Ian Thomsen September 18, 2020

‘I will be so thankful to be on the ice’

Instead of focusing on a potential national championship in women’s ice hockey, Huskies star Alina Mueller is accepting the limitations of the COVID-19 era with a sense of gratitude.

by Ian Thomsen September 16, 2020

Meet Northeastern’s new chief of human resources

Michele Grazulis, who has spent the majority of her career in the healthcare industry, will be tasked with recruiting a global workforce from a wide variety of backgrounds, expanding the diversity of Northeastern’s faculty and staff, and modernizing Northeastern’s human resources operations.

by Ian Thomsen September 10, 2020

Northeastern recreation centers to reopen on Friday

Marino Recreation Center and SquashBusters will be reopening with many changes in place to promote safety for everyone on campus and in the surrounding communities.

by Ian Thomsen September 9, 2020

‘We want to make sure kids are getting health education’

Arunika Makam, a fifth-year mechanical engineering student, heads an organization that helps high schoolers make good choices about sexual health, mental health, and substance use.

by Ian Thomsen September 9, 2020

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