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She bought a one-way ticket out of Moscow and never looked back

Over the past six years, Northeastern student Elina Mariutsa has found a home in many different cities around the world. But while the people of every one of those places were welcoming to her, she has found that the governments have been generally hostile toward each other. This discord is what ultimately propelled her passion for diplomacy.

by Khalida Sarwari July 5, 2019

The man who brought Ronald Reagan back to life

Northeastern graduate Dan Lux has resurrected the former president as a three-dimensional digital hologram that’s now on permanent display at the Ronald Reagan Presidential Library and Museum in Simi Valley, California.

by Khalida Sarwari July 3, 2019

Here’s why she’ll gladly plunge into the coldest waters on Earth

Emma Towlson, an associate research scientist at Northeastern, plans to dive into polar waters to support her upcoming voyage to Antarctica, where she’ll have the opportunity to develop skills needed to become a leader in her field of network neuroscience.

by Khalida Sarwari June 24, 2019

Our oceans are in trouble. She’s teaching the next generation of scientists to help.

Northeastern graduate Alexandra Doudera has founded Saltwater Classroom, a nonprofit that teaches middle school students around the world about the importance of protecting our oceans.

by Khalida Sarwari June 20, 2019

Trading a mic and pen for a stethoscope

After spending 13 years in the news business, Northeastern graduate Tyeese Gaines founded a health clinic in New Jersey and a media agency that provides public relations support for physicians.

by Khalida Sarwari June 18, 2019

Why this hidden alleyway is Instagram-famous

Flanked by a restaurant and a Korean supermarket, Modica Way in Cambridge, Massachusetts, is a popular spot for street artists to flaunt their artistic skills. Now, Northeastern graduate Weiying Olivia Huang is making a feature-length documentary to showcase the artists who have used the alley as a canvas.

by Khalida Sarwari June 7, 2019

Make a bar your home office

Northeastern graduates Van Sharma and Zach Mammadov have launched a startup in London that transforms underused restaurants and bars across the city into workspaces for entrepreneurs, freelancers, and small business owners.

by Khalida Sarwari June 7, 2019

Connecting cultures in Hong Kong

Northeastern graduate Haley Meng has created an online platform to connect people from different cultures in Hong Kong. The organization, known as the WE Club, curates weekly events, including panel discussions, food tastings, and street art tours.

by Khalida Sarwari June 5, 2019

Healthcare policies have consequences. She has spent seven years understanding them.

Penalizing legal immigrants for using public benefit programs will result in poor financial and health outcomes for immigrants, says Tiffany Joseph, a Northeastern professor whose research explores immigrants’ access to healthcare under shifting public policies.

by Khalida Sarwari May 31, 2019

Northeastern journalism students win nine student Emmy Awards

Northeastern journalism students uncovered stories about Cuba, created compelling animation composites, and highlighted the disadvantages of a desegregation program in Boston’s public schools. They were recognized with nine student Emmy awards.

by Khalida Sarwari May 29, 2019

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