Campus, Community & Events

‘Literally just go for it and talk about it to a professor’

More than 100 research groups from across Northeastern will present their work on Wednesday night from 6 to 7:30 p.m. at the Curry Student Center on the Boston campus. It’s one great way for students to find a field of study they’re passionate about.

by Roberto Molar Candanosa September 24, 2019

Throughout his psychedelic trips, Pollan experienced epiphanies of love, which, he acknowledges, can ring banal. Some of his visions left him crying. As he recovered from the abject nothingness set forth by the venomous toad, he experienced a profound sense of gratitude for his being. Photo by Adam Glanzman for Northeastern University

What LSD, mushrooms, and toad venom taught Michael Pollan about spirituality

“To the extent that you can diminish the role of the ego, you become a more spiritual person—more connected, less defended,” says the best-selling author.

by Ian Thomsen September 20, 2019

Northeastern’s communications team on Tuesday won three awards at PR News’s Platinum PR Awards in New York, topping some of the biggest names across industries, including business, consumer products, technology, and publishing. From left to right: Kevin Deane, digital director for News@Northeastern; Michael Armini, senior vice president for External Affairs; and Renata Nyul, vice president for communications, who oversees media relations and News@Northeastern.

Northeastern communications team wins three national awards

Northeastern’s communications team on Tuesday won three awards at PR News’s Platinum PR Awards in New York, topping some of the biggest names in publishing, media relations, and journalism.

by Molly Callahan September 18, 2019

“Usually when you’re creating, you create the form first, and then pick a color for it,” said Tomislav Topić, one half of the Berlin-based street art duo Quintessenz. “We want to put the color first.” Photo by Matthew Modoono/Northeastern University

‘We want to put the color first’

Artist Tomislav Topić used more than 70 different colors to paint mesh banners that hang from two steel structures located on Richardson Plaza on the Boston campus. “You notice the colors first, and then maybe the shape they’re in,” Topić said.

by Molly Callahan September 17, 2019

In the aftermath of recent mass shootings in New Zealand, Texas, and Ohio, people of different faiths and beliefs banded together to help the victims and their families. “There’s really wonderful and inspiring reactions to that violence and hate coming from different religious communities,” says Liz Bucar, a professor of philosophy and religion at Northeastern. Photo by Matthew Modoono/Northeastern University

How should we respond to hate?

Following the recent mass shootings in New Zealand, Texas, and Ohio, people of different faiths and beliefs banded together to help the victims and their families.

by Khalida Sarwari September 16, 2019

David Luzzi, senior vice provost for research and vice president of Northeastern’s Innovation Campus, and Killian O’Driscoll, who directs projects at the National Institute for Bioprocessing Research, sign a partnership agreement on Tuesday, Sept. 10, 2019. Photo by Matthew Modoono/Northeastern University

Northeastern establishes global partnership to improve the quality of medicine

The partnership, with a bioprocessing research and training center in Ireland, will prepare the next generation of scientists, engineers, and lab technicians to produce safe and high quality medications for patients around the world.

by Roberto Molar Candanosa September 10, 2019

The legendary professor who brings American history to life

Ray Robinson, who taught history at Northeastern for 57 years, surrounds himself with George Washington memorabilia, anecdotes of the Kennedys, and a grandfather who was born during the Civil War.

by Ian Thomsen September 10, 2019

Get a slice of campus life 15 seconds at a time by following Northeastern on TikTok. Credit: @northeasternu on TikTok

You can now watch Northeastern on TikTok

Dive into campus life, learn about cool research, and enter quirky contests by following @northeasternu on TikTok, one of the most popular social media apps on the planet.

by Meghan Donovan September 6, 2019

NUPD Sgt. John Farrell drives the RedEye safety escort van. Photo by Matthew Modoono/Northeastern University

A better way for students to commute at night

Students who live off the Boston campus can catch a free ride home at night by using the new Northeastern RedEye app. Pickups are available every half-hour at Snell Library daily from 7 p.m. until 6 a.m.

by Ian Thomsen September 5, 2019

“You see the beauty of this diversity is that each of you is looking at issues, challenges, and opportunities in a different way,” President Joseph E. Aoun told the thousands of freshmen and transfer students who filled Matthews Arena for the President’s Convocation on Tuesday. Photo by Matthew Modoono/Northeastern University

‘You are the model of what society can be’

Students in Northeastern’s 122nd entering class, who hail from 140 countries, offer fresh perspectives on some of the globe’s most challenging problems, Northeastern President Joseph E. Aoun said at the President’s Convocation.

by Molly Callahan September 3, 2019

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