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A closeup of the King Husky statue, nose worn shiny.

Trivia: When did Northeastern get its very first live Husky as a mascot?

When did Northeastern get its very first live Husky as a mascot?
Mills hall, a large, white academic building, on a sunny day, surrounded by a green lawn.

TRIVIA: Which of these TV shows features Northeastern’s Oakland campus?

Which of these TV shows features Northeastern’s Oakland campus?
An interior view of Matthews Arena, showing an empty ice hockey rink with banners hanging from the rafters

Trivia: When was the Matthews Arena originally built?

A trivia question about Matthews Arena in Boston.
A section of a Roman wall inside of a building.

Trivia: Which 1,800-year-old historical site is preserved inside a startup hub on the Northeastern London campus?

Which 1,800-year-old historical site is preserved inside a startup hub on the Northeastern London campus?
Cooper, a golden retriever dog with a red collar.

2 Trivia: Cooper, Northeastern University’s campus dog in Boston, recently celebrated a birthday. How old is he?

Can you guess the age of Northeastern community dog Cooper, who recently celebrated his birthday on the Boston campus.
A large white building with green lawn and pine trees in front of it.

Trivia: Aurelia Reinhardt, a former president of Mills College (now Northeastern University Oakland), is the namesake for which natural landmark?

Aurelia Reinhardt, a former president of Mills College (now Northeastern University Oakland), is the namesake for which natural landmark?
A closeup of a metal plaque as part of the Veterans Memorial in Boston. The engraving says 24 May 1944 World War II Skies over Berlin Germany. 1944. Business Administration. Clarence D. Wainwright Jr. Further engraving is illegible at the photograph's angle.

Trivia: How many students and graduates are represented in the Veterans Memorial on Northeastern’s Boston campus?

How many students and graduates are represented in the Veterans Memorial on Northeastern’s Boston campus?
A group of students working at a table in The Makerspace.

Trivia: Which event is held on the third Wednesday of every month in the MakerSpace on Northeastern’s Oakland campus?

Which event is held on the third Wednesday of every month in the MakerSpace on Northeastern’s Oakland campus?
A daytime photograph showing the entrance to Wynwood Jungle, featuring colorful street art murals on walls and structures.

Trivia: Which neighborhood does Northeastern’s Miami campus call home?

Which neighborhood does Northeastern’s Miami campus call home?
Three smiling graduates from London's 2025 Commencement on October 8

Trivia: When do undergraduates on Northeastern’s London campus celebrate graduation?

When do undergraduates on Northeastern’s London campus celebrate graduation?
Someone looks through gallery archives at Mills College Art Museum

Trivia: What year was the Mills College Art Museum founded on the Oakland campus?

What year was the Mills College Art Museum founded on the Oakland campus?
A closeup of a paper map with a pin in the city of Boston.

Trivia: Which Northeastern global campus is geographically farthest from the Boston campus?

Which Northeastern global campus is geographically farthest from the Boston campus?
A shiny metal and glass building on the Northeastern Seattle campus. There is a red truck and green trees in front, and the Space Needle in the background.

Trivia: Which neighborhood is home to Northeastern University’s campus in Seattle?

Which neighborhood is home to Northeastern University’s campus in Seattle?
A student reading a book entitled Graphic Design Discourse in a sunny corner.

Trivia: What is the oldest item in the rare books room on Northeastern’s Oakland campus?

What is the oldest item in the rare books room on Northeastern’s Oakland campus?
A blue lobster is held in front of a red backdrop.

Trivia: What is the name of the ultra-rare blue lobster now living at Northeastern’s Marine Science Center?

What is the name of the ultra-rare blue lobster now living at Northeastern's Marine Science Center?
A side view of the David Playing The Harp sculpture.

Art Scene: David Playing the Harp

“Whenever the evil spirit from God bothered Saul, David would play his harp. Saul would relax and feel better...” 1 Samuel 16:23
A northeastern goalie moves to block the puck as another player falls.

Trivia: How many Division I varsity sports does Northeastern compete in?

Test your Husky sports knowledge as the fall athletics season kicks off.
A close-up of the statue of Cy Young on the Boston campus.

Art Scene: Cy Young Monument

The statue commemorates the pitcher and how he led Boston to victory in the first ever World Series.
A group of people participating in traditional dancing and drumming.

Trivia: What does ‘ubuntu’ mean?

The new Black network on Northeastern University's London campus is named after the Zulu term.
A person wearing jeans, a sweatshirt and a baseball cap walking in front of a memorial that shows rows of name plates with Veterans names on them.

Trivia: What do the nameplates on Northeastern’s Veterans Memorial resemble?

Look closely. What do the nameplates on the campus Veterans Memorial look like?
A photograph of the The Robert J. Shillman and Yitz the cat statue.

Art Scene: A Man and a Cat Named Yitz

Nicknamed the Shillman Cat, this statue has been very popular since it was first placed outside Shillman Hall in 2011.
Elma Lewis leads a group of children in white robes.

Trivia: Who was Elma Lewis?

A student playing a theremin while others watch.

Trivia: What does CAMD stand for?

Optical illusions painted on the side of a brick building.

Art Scene: Untitled by Astro

Created in 2018, this Boston campus mural is an optical illusion that almost invites the viewer to enter another dimension.
Paws pointing forward, surrounded by kids wearing Northeastern t-shirts in a stadium

Trivia: How long has Paws served as Northeastern’s mascot at athletic events?

Two people enjoy a moment on a wooden seesaw in an outdoor space, with a modern building and greenery in the background.

Campus seesaws (Boston and Oakland)

Known as the “see-saws,” these combined playground furniture/benches were made specifically to foster a sense of community.
Groups of paintbrushes in a row on a wall for sale.

Blick Art Supplies discount

The art supplies chain offers a 10% in-store markdown to education professionals, including Northeastern faculty and staff.
The hands of a person wearing a long-sleeve white blouse and bracelets typing on a laptop.

Trivia: How often should you change passwords for online accounts?

A view of the Boston skyline from the Prudential building.

View Boston at Prudential Center

See all of Boston from 52 stories up. A short walk from campus, View Boston offers sweeping views, rooftop events and interactive exhibits.
Faculty attend a workshop in a classroom setting.

Trivia: Northeastern’s longest-tenured professor is from which department?

Think you know which department Northeastern’s longest-tenured faculty member calls home? Test your knowledge in this trivia challenge.
Close-up of two colorful ice pops held outdoors, with blurred summer lights and buildings in the background.

Boston community heat breaks

Northeastern is bringing extreme heat education, fun activities and cool treats to neighborhoods surrounding the Boston campus.
Person riding a bicycle past a colorful spray paint mural featuring a dinosaur on a brick building.

Art Scene: A World of Innocent Discovery

In Spring 2016, Boston artist Cedric Douglas completed his mural “A World of Innocent Discovery.”
Pieces of two murals, separated by columns. Both have bright vivid colors and stripes, with other graphical elements such as arrows. On the right, a hand holding an origami crane draws focus.

Art Scene: A ritual at Boston Children’s Hospital inspired part of this mural

“Joy” and “999 Cranes” are two separate but connected pieces outside Ruggles Station on the Boston campus.
cheese burgers and french flies on a blue platter

Trivia: According to the CDC, what is the proper internal temperature for safely-cooked hamburger meat?

Think your burger is done? Learn the correct internal temperature for hamburgers and avoid food safety mistakes at your next cookout.
A garden outside of a brick building in Portland, Maine.

One (more) place to visit in Portland: Longfellow Garden

The Roux Institute’s marketing manager spotlights a historic hidden gem that some locals don’t even know about.

Trivia: Which city was called a “hornet’s nest of rebellion” during the American Revolutionary War?

Which U.S. city earned a fierce nickname from a British general during the Revolutionary War? Test your knowledge with this trivia!

Art Scene: This abstract sculpture gives a sense of ‘motion to metal’

The “Pharah” sculpture on Northeastern’s Boston campus was created by Cuban-born sculptor and ceramist Rafael Consuegra.
A scope of red-colored gelato.

Toronto: Bar Ape

Rue Quizon, who works at Northeastern Toronto helping launch academic programs, says this parlor serves “the caviar of ice cream.”
Hand adjusts knobs on a vintage electronic music synthesizer at a sound studio.

Trivia: Which legendary experimental composer played an early role in establishing the Center for Contemporary Music, now on Northeastern’s Oakland Campus?

Did you know a pioneer of experimental music helped shape the Center for Contemporary Music in Oakland? See if you know who!
A pathway under curved trellises with rose bushes growing on them that leads further into an outdoor rose garden.

Boston: Fenway Victory Gardens

Just waking up after a long winter and spring, this 7.5-acre green space near Northeastern University is one of Boston’s best-kept secrets.
Silhouetted city skyline at sunset with a warm yellow sky in the background.

Trivia: Which Boston neighborhood was a hub for safe houses along the Underground Railroad?

Boston played a key role in the Underground Railroad, but which neighborhood served as a safe haven for those fleeing slavery?