Society & Culture

Spring in the air

Students walk through Centennial Common on a warm spring day. Photo by Adam Glanzman/Northeastern University…

by Adam Glanzman April 19, 2019

What cute dogs can teach us about democracy

A group of Northeastern students has spent the semester devising voting procedures that could, at the same time, improve the U.S. political system and determine…

by Laura Castañón April 19, 2019

Full coverage of Northeastern's highest academic achievements

Northeastern University on Thursday celebrated the highest achievements of students, faculty, and an important trustee at the Academic Honors Convocation in East Village.

by News@Northeastern April 19, 2019

Northeastern’s highest achievements on display at the Academic Honors Convocation

Northeastern University on Thursday celebrated the achievements of more than 60 students, faculty, and alumni at the Academic Honors Convocation in East Village.

by Ian Thomsen April 18, 2019

Attorney General Barr cleared Trump of obstructing justice. Should he have?

Attorney General William P. Barr characterized the report by Special Counsel Robert F. Mueller released Thursday as much more favorable toward President Donald J. Trump…

by Molly Callahan April 18, 2019

Books and blossoms

A student walks toward Snell Library one day before final exams begin for spring classes. The library is one of the most popular spots on…

by Adam Glanzman April 18, 2019

Meet some coastal critters with the Marine Biology Club

Students in the club collaborate with the Marine Science Center in Nahant, Massachusetts, to teach children and their families about the ocean and the environment.

by Cam Sleeper April 18, 2019

It’s time to bust some neuroscience myths

Lisa Feldman Barrett, a psychology professor at Northeastern who has been awarded a 2019 Guggenheim Fellowship, finds misinformation and myths about the brain everywhere. So…

by Molly Callahan April 18, 2019

Spring is for the bird’s-eye-view

A mural on the wall of Meserve Hall created by artist Miles “Mac” MacGregor overlooks students as they lounge on Centennial Common. Photo by Matthew…

by Matthew Modoono April 17, 2019

Her dream didn’t come true and she couldn’t be happier about that

Zoe Bishop, who will receive a degree in biochemistry at Commencement, is among nine Fulbright scholars who will be celebrated by President Joseph E. Aoun…

by Ian Thomsen April 17, 2019