Campus & Community

Ultrasounds have saved lives in the emergency room. They should be part of your annual physical, too.

Ultrasounds can help physicians quickly and thoroughly examine patients, catch potential issues early, and track health changes from year to year, says Dr. Gian Corrado,…

by Laura Castañón May 24, 2019

‘We lend transparency to how tough this is’

Storybench, a digital storytelling site staffed by Northeastern students, has created national news with in-depth investigations of digital journalism. It attracts 50,000 users per month…

by Ian Thomsen May 24, 2019

‘Define success not only by how much you get, but how much you give’

Judy Perry Martinez, president-elect of the American Bar Association, urged graduates of Northeastern’s School of Law to think about their legacy as lawyers before they…

by Molly Callahan May 23, 2019

Understanding the destructive power of wind

How will tornadoes, hurricanes, and other wind-related phenomena impact structures and designs around the world? This week, Northeastern will be hosting wind engineering researchers from…

by Laura Castañón May 21, 2019

She’s giving Boston residents a taste of the great outdoors

Mass Hike, a nonprofit founded by a group of Northeastern students and alumni, provides guided hikes, activities, and round-trip transportation to parks, state reservations, and…

by David Harbeck May 20, 2019

‘When do adults ever blow bubbles?’

A new painting that swirls and dives along a formerly gray entrance to Ruggles Station on Northeastern’s Boston campus is designed to remind commuters to…

by Molly Callahan May 15, 2019

‘Art is something that makes you breathe with a different kind of happiness’

Animations, illustrations, and sculptures. Videos, paintings, and information graphics. Graduating seniors in the Department of Art + Design have created a diverse array of projects…

by Cam Sleeper May 14, 2019

A peek into the life of a social media star

Northeastern student Joyce Hsieh has attracted more than 153,000 subscribers to her YouTube channel, Joycebean, where she vlogs about makeup, fashion, and travel. She revealed…

by Cam Sleeper May 9, 2019

Eating healthy can be a challenge. She just made it a little easier.

Faced with unhealthy snack options everywhere she went, Northeastern graduate student Yasmina Khashoggi took matters into her own hands, creating her own vending machine company…