Campus, Community & Events

They came for the snacks. They stayed for the cat.

For 22 years, Tigger, an unassuming tabby who reigned over Giovanni’s Market near Northeastern’s Boston campus, assisted his warm, welcoming owner, John Nehme, in charming generations of Northeastern students, staff, faculty, and members of the surrounding community.

by Hillary Chabot May 26, 2021

A woman kneels at the Moment of Reflection for George Floyd

‘The death of George Floyd was this century’s Selma moment’

For nine minutes and 29 seconds on Tuesday, Northeastern University stood still, silently mourning George Floyd on the first anniversary of his death and reflecting on the urgent work toward racial justice that still remains to be done.

by Molly Callahan May 25, 2021

‘Paper Lanterns’ reflects common humanity in the face of violence

A documentary detailing one Hiroshima survivor’s quest to recognize American prisoners of war killed by the atomic blast in World War II focuses on connection, said the movie’s producers at a discussion about the film. Nobuko Saito Cleary, who produced the movie and graduated from Northeastern in 1970, spoke about the message of empathy throughout the film.

by Hillary Chabot May 21, 2021

screen shot of Louisa Kasdon and Erin French

To do the impossible, chef Erin French says, ‘follow your gut’

French, owner and chef at a critically acclaimed 40-seat restaurant called the Lost Kitchen, spoke about her path to success through a series of failures, at a virtual event organized by Northeastern’s Women Who Empower.

by Allie Nicodemo - contributor and May 19, 2021

Northeastern’s campus comfort puppy gets a name

The 6-month golden retriever puppy, in training to serve as a university-wide love bug and comfort pal, has been named Cooper. The name, chosen from among 400 suggestions by fans, is a reference to Northeastern’s unparalleled co-op program.

by Hillary Chabot May 19, 2021

A student uses a laser to fabricate a race car.

‘Whatever it is that floats your boat’–or flies your drones, or races your cars, or...

Whether it’s an off-road race car, an autonomous drone, or an upgraded toy for a child in need, Andrew Gouldstone, a professor of mechanical engineering at Northeastern, provides his students with the technical oversight they need to build something beautiful.

by Ian Thomsen May 18, 2021

Reeling in the year

The 2021 academic year is behind us, but you can relive some of the highlights right here.

by Cam Sleeper May 14, 2021

Laura Dudley, assistant clinical professor of applied psychology, teaches yoga during an Introduction to Mindfulness class.

What are the benefits of mindfulness? Take this interdisciplinary minor and find out.

The minor weaves in religious studies, psychology courses, and health sciences, says Laura Dudley, assistant clinical professor of applied psychology at Northeastern who teaches a course titled Introduction to Mindfulness. Students will consider how to be mindful consumers of social media, how to use money mindfully, and also consider in what situations they are mindless.

by Eva Botkin-Kowacki May 13, 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

Help us name our new campus puppy

NUPD are training a 6-month-old golden retriever puppy to serve as a comforting community resource animal on the Boston campus, but he still needs a name. Officers are asking for suggestions. Will your suggestion be best in show?

by Hillary Chabot May 10, 2021

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