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‘There’s a special magic that occurs in a classroom’

With the fall semester underway, students and faculty have been reunited in the classroom through Hybrid NUFlex. Listen to these professors share why they are…

by Irvin Zhang September 24, 2020

‘It’s in everyone’s best interest to make this go well’

As some students moved into dorms on the Boston campus, others moved into their off-campus housing in the surrounding neighborhoods. These students are navigating life outside campus, which means making new routines and taking their personal responsibility for the safety of the Northeastern community seriously. Here are a few of their stories.

by Irvin Zhang September 18, 2020

Northeastern esports wins national championship in Hearthstone

The Huskies overcame deficits in back-to-back rounds on their way to victory in the Tespa Hearthstone Varsity Invitational, notching their second overall esports title, and first since the university elevated the esports team to varsity status.

by Irvin Zhang September 15, 2020

Don’t miss out on these September events

See how computer science shapes our everyday lives. Learn about the role that whistleblowers play in politics. Discuss the impacts of climate change on coastal erosion. These and other virtual events are on tap in September.

by Irvin Zhang September 14, 2020

The Summer Showcase has gone virtual. Here’s how to watch, and what to expect.

The annual performance that is put on by NUStage, Northeastern’s student-run musical theater club, will be livestreamed on YouTube on Saturday, Sept. 12. Sarah Yoder, who directed the show, hopes viewers take from it messages of resilience and hope.

by Irvin Zhang September 10, 2020

Shakespeare, for the 21st century

When COVID-19 pushed learning online, Shakespeare went with it. A student-led digital version of the playwright’s work, “The Merchant of Venice,” showcases how the themes are still relevant centuries later.

by Irvin Zhang and Kaitlyn Budion August 18, 2020

Here’s how students are supporting speech language pathologists on the front lines of COVID-19

Sierra Still, a graduate student at Northeastern, raised over $1,200 to create and mail care packages to speech language pathologists—healthcare workers she says are sometimes overlooked.

by Irvin Zhang August 10, 2020

A mural in Boston City Hall, inspired by a mother’s battle with cancer

Since Sophia Ainslie saw an X-ray image of her mother’s abdomen 11 years ago, the associate teaching professor of art has used it to create fusions of diagnostic imaging and landscape paintings. Her latest mural, she says, is a continuation of her mourning for her mother.

by Irvin Zhang August 4, 2020

As the first Black selectperson in Stoughton, she wants to prioritize diversity

Northeastern graduate Debra Roberts, recently elected as the first Black member of the governing body of Stoughton, Massachusetts, a town 20 miles south of Boston, has been recognized by the commonwealth for her contributions to the community. She plans to start her three-year term by tackling the lack of diversity in the town’s workforce.

by Irvin Zhang July 7, 2020

To amplify Black voices, the Nor’easters sang a message–and celebrities are listening

The Nor’easters are helping raise money for Black Art Futures Fund, which provides small grants to organizations that highlight the voices of Black artists, with a cover of MUNA’s “I Know A Place.” Members of the band, as well as other performers, have shared their support on social media.

by Irvin Zhang June 24, 2020

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