Society & Culture

Mr. Bean in East Village

Northeastern's newest residence hall is the home to a breathtaking view of Boston, a beautifully colorful mural, and James C. Bean, the university's new provost…

by News@Northeastern October 27, 2015

Thailand co-op reinforces student’s drive to improve public health

Jonathan Sirisuth’s international co-op story began in an unlikely place and in an unlikely way: in Snell Library, browsing Facebook.

by Greg St. Martin October 26, 2015

The legal landscape of information security

Andrea Matwyshyn, a new professor in the School of Law, examines the intersection of innovation and law, particularly focusing on information security.

by Joe O'Connell October 26, 2015

Fabrication domination

Anna Guidi, E'17, works on fabricating a c-clamp frame during her manufacturing class on Friday. Photo by Matthew Modoono/Northeastern University

by Matthew Modoono October 26, 2015

Boston mayor visits Seattle campus

Boston Mayor Marty Walsh visited Northeastern University’s Seattle graduate campus this week during a trip to the Pacific Northwest. Walsh met with Seattle Mayor Ed Murray as part of an exploration trip that touched on topics from jobs and affordable housing, to education, private/public partnerships, and the technology industry. Here, Walsh, second from the right, shares a moment with Ian Gorton, director of computer science at the Seattle campus; Tayloe Washburn, founding dean of Northeastern University-Seattle; and Philomena Mantella, senior vice president of Enrollment Management and Student Life and CEO of the Northeastern Global Network. Photo by Justin Anderson/The Feary Group

by News@Northeastern October 23, 2015

Tweets of the Week: Oct. 19 to Oct. 23

The announcement of the Lifelong Learning Membership, the quest for tickets for the Amy Schumer Homecoming show, and #WhyIWrite are among our selections for tweets from the Northeastern community this week.

by Joe O'Connell October 23, 2015

Campus muralist at work

Watch as Los Angeles-based pop surrealist artist John Park paints his mural Reality Check II in East Village, and hear him discuss the inspiration for…

by News@Northeastern October 22, 2015

Drone on

Conor Kilcullen, left, and Matt Ferrari, both E'16, work on a drone behind the Forsyth Building as part of their capstone project. Photo by Matthew Modoono/Northeastern University

by Matthew Modoono October 22, 2015

Parent and Family Weekend cookout 2015

President Aoun chats with a balloon twister during the cookout on Centennial Common this past Saturday for Parent and Family Weekend. Photo by Matthew Modoono/Northeastern University

by Matthew Modoono October 21, 2015

A conversation with President Aoun Part 1

We sat down with President Aoun to discuss a wide range of topics. Based on a long list of questions—many submitted by members of the Northeastern community—the first discussion focused on the president's personal journey. Another interview—to be published as a second installment—will focus on his priorities here at Northeastern.

by News@Northeastern October 21, 2015