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Northeastern to mark the significance of the Juneteenth holiday with these events

In-person and virtual experiences June 16-18 will bring the university community together in celebration of the end of slavery in the United States.

by Peter Ramjug June 15, 2021

Indian woman receiving a vaccination shot

These students wanted to help people back home. So they sprang into action.

Three business students from India have been personally affected by the COVID-19 outbreak in their home country, and they wanted to find a way to help others there. “I had a sudden urge to do something,” says one student.

by Peter Ramjug June 14, 2021

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Richardson Plaza renovation to include colorful sculptures, new seating

When students return to the Boston campus in the fall, a funky new art installation and comfortable seating await them in Richardson Plaza. The rectangular expanse near the School of Law will be a splashy destination for TikToks and selfies. Renovations start in the summer.

by Peter Ramjug June 11, 2021

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Global experience helps yield collegiate Emmy awards for Northeastern video journalists

A video package on Panama and a segment on Northeastern’s response to the pandemic were among the winning entries that propelled students to four Emmy awards. A TikTok-like demand for visual content is fueling a rise in video storytelling.

by Peter Ramjug June 8, 2021

How does blockchain work? A new, student-led group wants to show you.

David Hsu, a computer science graduate student, and Bennett Thompson, a second-year computer science and business major, have formed the Northeastern Blockchain Club to answer questions about the innovative technology.

by Peter Ramjug May 27, 2021

Hana Kabira, a second-year student who is pursuing a degree in communication and media studies, is doing two co-ops in Tokyo. Creativity is an important part of her work, but it took a hit during the pandemic.

For this global co-op, the pandemic struck a creative chord

Hana Kabira, a second-year student who is pursuing a degree in communication and media studies, didn’t let the stress of the pandemic stifle her creativity. She landed two co-ops in Tokyo that allowed her imagination to flourish.

by Peter Ramjug May 21, 2021

How is COVID-19 affecting people’s mental health?

There hasn’t been a noticeable improvement in mental health struggles since the pandemic started, according to a new survey of U.S. residents published by researchers from Northeastern, Harvard, Northwestern, and Rutgers. Even as COVID-19 numbers decrease, sleepless nights, depression, anxiety, and suicidal thoughts are on the rise.

by Peter Ramjug May 21, 2021

What do vaccine passports mean to you?

Vaccine passports—proof that the carrier is fully vaccinated against the coronavirus—have become a highly politicized topic, and some states are banning them, but a survey by researchers from Northeastern, Harvard, Northwestern, and Rutgers finds that the passports are not as polarizing as one would imagine.

by Peter Ramjug May 17, 2021

NAHANT, Mass. Northeastern students Jaxon Derow and Sahana Simonetti gather mussels for a research project at Northeastern’s Marine Science Center.

Northeastern’s award-winning coastal research campus in Massachusetts faces public vote

Nahant residents on Saturday will vote on whether to seize part of the property where Northeastern’s Marine Science Center conducts research to improve the sustainability of coastal communities facing the effects of climate change.

by Peter Ramjug May 13, 2021

He created his own global co-op during the pandemic

The coronavirus initially threw a wrench into Saul Blain’s dreams of a co-op abroad, so the electrical engineering major with a desire to work in a Spanish-speaking country cold-emailed 30 renewable energy companies in Latin America until he found one that said yes. “Throw a bunch of feelers out there until you find something,” he recommends.

by Peter Ramjug May 12, 2021

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