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Entrepreneurs with ties to Northeastern got the chance to pitch their business ideas to potential investors and mentors on Wednesday night at IDEA’s biannual Pitch-a-thon.

by Matt Collette June 14, 2013

3Qs: The evolution of whistleblowing

Stephen Burgard, chair of the School of Journalism, examines the leak of classified NSA documents pertaining to government surveillance programs and what it means for…

by Matt Collette June 13, 2013

3Qs: A closer look at the Turkish protests

Associate professor of international affairs and sociology Berna Turam has conducted extensive ethnographic fieldwork in Turkey, and she said the recent protests there are about…

by Matt Collette June 10, 2013

Alumnus named a top Boston innovator

The Boston Globe recently named 2011 graduate Marquis Cabrera one of the region’s top innovators of the year for working with foster kids through his…

by Matt Collette June 4, 2013

Healthcare entrepreneurs share secrets to success

Leaders of flourishing healthcare companies shared their success stories on Thursday evening at an annual event hosted by the Health Sciences Entrepreneurs, an alumni group…

by Matt Collette June 3, 2013

Dialogue in Brazil gives students ‘a new perspective’

A Dialogue of Civilizations program in Brazil gave students a first-hand lesson in the Portuguese language and culture.

by Matt Collette May 31, 2013

Big Brother honored for service

Having a childhood mentor through the Big Brothers Big Sisters of Massachusetts Bay program changed Zolan Kanno-Youngs’ life. Now a Northeastern student, Kanno-Youngs has been…

by Matt Collette May 31, 2013

3Qs: Will rising home prices cause another housing bubble?

Joseph Giglio, an executive professor of general management, says that federal policymakers have turned to the same policy tools that helped create the country’s last…

by Matt Collette May 30, 2013

Northeastern to celebrate 2013 law graduates

More than 230 students will graduate from the School of Law in a Commencement ceremony Friday afternoon at Matthews Arena. New Hampshire Governor Margaret Wood…

by Matt Collette May 24, 2013

For employers, class is in session

Northeastern's Office of Career Services hosted an employer roundtable on Tuesday, an event designed to help employers attract the best co-op students and full-time employees.

by Matt Collette May 22, 2013

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