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Your guide for Northeastern University’s 2024 commencement at Fenway Park

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Your guide for Northeastern University’s 2024 commencement at Fenway Park

by David Nordman
April 26, 2024

Photos: Husky puppies, moon rocks and snake-like robot

Photos: Husky puppies, moon rocks and snake-like robot

April 26, 2024

Northeastern’s Roux Institute announces 10 health care technology startups for second year-long accelerator program

Northeastern’s Roux Institute announces 10 health care technology startups for second year-long accelerator program

April 25, 2024
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What time is it on the moon? We may soon know, thanks to NASA project

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What time is it on the moon? We may soon know, thanks to NASA project

by Tanner Stening
April 25, 2024

Will the US ban the use of single-use plastics like England, India, Hong Kong and other countries?

Will the US ban the use of single-use plastics like England, India, Hong Kong and other countries?

April 23, 2024

Why Microsoft is opening an AI office in London and what its challenges will be

Why Microsoft is opening an AI office in London and what its challenges will be

April 23, 2024
Science & Technology

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What time is it on the moon? We may soon know, thanks to NASA project

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What time is it on the moon? We may soon know, thanks to NASA project

by Tanner Stening
April 25, 2024

‘Right problem, wrong solution.’ TikTok raises legitimate privacy concerns, but ban may be the wrong geopolitical move, experts say

‘Right problem, wrong solution.’ TikTok raises legitimate privacy concerns, but ban may be the wrong geopolitical move, experts say

April 24, 2024

Is AI revolutionizing rehabilitation care? This Northeastern expert is digging deep on the issue

Is AI revolutionizing rehabilitation care? This Northeastern expert is digging deep on the issue

April 22, 2024
Arts & Entertainment

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Did Swifties — and other devoted fandoms — kill the music review?

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Did Swifties — and other devoted fandoms — kill the music review?

by Erin Kayata
April 26, 2024

Award-winning student film serves as ‘homage’ to friendship and Northeastern’s graduating students

Award-winning student film serves as ‘homage’ to friendship and Northeastern’s graduating students

April 23, 2024

Does Hollywood have a pain problem? Researchers study Netflix and find that depictions of adolescent pain in TV and movies could be reinforcing stereotypes

Does Hollywood have a pain problem? Researchers study Netflix and find that depictions of adolescent pain in TV and movies could be reinforcing stereotypes

April 18, 2024
Business

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The FTC has banned non-compete agreements. What does that mean for workers, the economy and your paycheck?

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The FTC has banned non-compete agreements. What does that mean for workers, the economy and your paycheck?

by Cody Mello-Klein
April 25, 2024

She went from marketing exec and part-time singer to opening her own art studio — while leaning on her Northeastern MBA

She went from marketing exec and part-time singer to opening her own art studio — while leaning on her Northeastern MBA

April 19, 2024

Start Summit at Northeastern’s Portland campus focuses on inclusivity and welcoming new entrepreneurs to Maine

Start Summit at Northeastern’s Portland campus focuses on inclusivity and welcoming new entrepreneurs to Maine

April 18, 2024
Health

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Drinking water in communities of color is more likely to be contaminated by ‘forever chemicals,’ research finds

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Drinking water in communities of color is more likely to be contaminated by ‘forever chemicals,’ research finds

by Cyrus Moulton
April 24, 2024

At hospital co-op, this Northeastern student is helping bridge the gap between neonatal care and research

At hospital co-op, this Northeastern student is helping bridge the gap between neonatal care and research

April 22, 2024

Malaria and maternity wards: This Northeastern student balances medical research and hospital work during Ghana co-op

Malaria and maternity wards: This Northeastern student balances medical research and hospital work during Ghana co-op

April 22, 2024
Law

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Harvey Weinstein’s New York rape conviction was overturned. But is a retrial really a good idea?

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Harvey Weinstein’s New York rape conviction was overturned. But is a retrial really a good idea?

by Tanner Stening
April 25, 2024

The FTC has banned non-compete agreements. What does that mean for workers, the economy and your paycheck?

The FTC has banned non-compete agreements. What does that mean for workers, the economy and your paycheck?

April 25, 2024

‘Right problem, wrong solution.’ TikTok raises legitimate privacy concerns, but ban may be the wrong geopolitical move, experts say

‘Right problem, wrong solution.’ TikTok raises legitimate privacy concerns, but ban may be the wrong geopolitical move, experts say

April 24, 2024
Lifestyle

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This co-op at a Napa Valley winery teaches students about wine ‘from grape to bottle’

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This co-op at a Napa Valley winery teaches students about wine ‘from grape to bottle’

by Erin Kayata
March 18, 2024

Efforts to limit fast-food near homes need rethinking, Northeastern researcher says

Efforts to limit fast-food near homes need rethinking, Northeastern researcher says

March 15, 2024

Nike Dunks, Air Jordans, Yeezy slides: Huskick’s club is all about sneakers

Nike Dunks, Air Jordans, Yeezy slides: Huskick’s club is all about sneakers

July 13, 2023
Society & Culture

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Northeastern researcher exposes child labor trafficking as a hidden crime after investigating 132 victims

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Northeastern researcher exposes child labor trafficking as a hidden crime after investigating 132 victims

by Cynthia McCormick Hibbert
April 24, 2024

What is eldest daughter syndrome? Is it a real condition?

What is eldest daughter syndrome? Is it a real condition?

April 24, 2024

O.J. Simpson is dead. How the former NFL star’s double-murder trial captured the nation’s attention

O.J. Simpson is dead. How the former NFL star’s double-murder trial captured the nation’s attention

April 11, 2024
Sports

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Overheated or dehydrated after the Boston Marathon? These Northeastern physical therapy students will help you recover

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Overheated or dehydrated after the Boston Marathon? These Northeastern physical therapy students will help you recover

by Ian Thomsen
April 12, 2024

March Madness is coming to a peak. Will collegiate basketball superstar Caitlin Clark maintain her momentum as she moves on to the WNBA?

March Madness is coming to a peak. Will collegiate basketball superstar Caitlin Clark maintain her momentum as she moves on to the WNBA?

April 4, 2024

Federal sports betting bill is introduced with assist from Northeastern’s Public Health Advocacy Institute

Federal sports betting bill is introduced with assist from Northeastern’s Public Health Advocacy Institute

March 19, 2024