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Startup reading app ReMo gets a big development push at Northeastern’s Roux Institute

PORTLAND, Maine—Former educator Michelle DeBlois is bringing to market a web-based application for students and literacy educators in grades 4-12 to encourage students to read more and help teachers manage that goal. ReMo is one of five companies in the latest cohort of startups developing at the Roux Institute.

by Mark Conti November 21, 2022

bowl of granola with yogurt and raspberries

‘I am the granola.’ Rooted Living founder Rachel Domb takes healthy snack food startup to next level

Northeastern student’s desire for healthy snacks has developed into a thriving business venture while attending the university. The ever-growing popularity of the eco-friendly, plant-based snacks has turned the startup brand into marketable merchandise.

by Mark Conti November 2, 2022

Popular Diwali celebrations planned across Northeastern global campuses

Five years after Sagar Rajpal organized the first Diwali celebration on Northeastern’s Boston campus, the “festival of lights” event has become so popular he continues to look for bigger venues to accommodate the ever-growing crowd that includes people of various backgrounds.

by Sabira Khalili - contributor October 21, 2022

tail wing of spirit airlines and jetblue airlines planes next to each other

How will JetBlue’s $3.8B acquisition of Spirit Airlines affect consumers?

Northeastern airlines industry expert Ravi Sarathy says JetBlue’s acquisition of Spirit Airlines, which was approved by Spirt shareholders Wednesday, will probably result in higher fares for consumers.

by Mark Conti October 20, 2022

Hands raised at Northeastern's Faculty Senate meeting.

Experiential learning, global opportunities set Northeastern apart, President Aoun tells Faculty Senate

President Joseph E. Aoun said Northeastern is well positioned, offering brand, value and differentiation that sets its global university system apart. “That's our DNA,” he said. “That's something that is very much in demand, and the students see value in that.”

by Mark Conti September 29, 2022

Two engineering students work on their computers

Northeastern students go big with energy-efficient housing project in nearby Boston neighborhood

Solar Decathlon team partners with a local developer in a $10.6 million energy-efficient, affordable housing project that could be the biggest real-world entry ever in the national competition.

by Mark Conti September 23, 2022

Northeastern wins court decision in plan to expand Marine Science Center on its Nahant property

A Superior Court judge rules that Northeastern’s planned expansion of the Marine Science Center in Nahant, Massachusetts is not on property dedicated for public recreation. The ruling is a step forward in the university’s effort to expand environmental research at the coastal property.

by Mark Conti September 20, 2022

Mikhail Gorbechev stands at a podium with the words 'Northeastern University' on the front

Mikhail Gorbachev, dead at 91, warned Northeastern grads in 1998 about ‘enforced utopia’

Former Soviet leader spoke at Northeastern commencement years after the collapse of the Soviet Union. The “world-changing figure” was, like so many great leaders, flawed, says Northeastern expert on Russia and the Soviet Union.

by Mark Conti August 31, 2022

Northeastern alumna Christy Charlot paints a utility box on Huntington Ave for the City of Boston. Photo by Alyssa Stone/Northeastern University

Northeastern grad’s mural splashes distorted faces–and smiles–on Boston street

Christy Charlot is one of 91 artists commissioned by the city of Boston to paint murals on sidewalk utility boxes. Growing up in public housing was the inspiration for her “paintbox” project.

by Mark Conti August 30, 2022

Photo by Alyssa Stone/Northeastern University

Northeastern is top destination for Boston public schools' valedictorians

More than 25% of the students ranked the highest in their public high school class in Boston will matriculate at Northeastern. That's nearly three times as many as any other college in the Boston area.

by Mark Conti July 27, 2022

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