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Hilary Duff poses in the backseat of a car, leaning her head against the window as the sun streaks across her face.

Trivia: What TV show helped Hilary Duff rise to fame?

Hilary Duff is the speaker for the undergraduate commencement ceremony this year.
Smiling headshot of Alan McKim

TRIVIA: What year did Alan McKim graduate from Northeastern?

The university announced that Clean Harbors founder and Northeastern graduate Alan McKim will be the 2026 graduate commencement speaker.
Students walking in front of a Giving Day banner

Trivia: How many Giving Days has the university held as of April 2026?

April 16 was Northeastern’s annual Giving Day, a philanthropic event to gather as many donations to the university as possible in 24 hours.

Trivia: Northeastern won last year’s Baseball Beanpot. What team did they defeat in the finals?

Northeastern defeated Harvard, 5-4, to win its eighth Beanpot championship and extend its winning streak to 13 games, the longest current streak in the nation.
A black and white historical photograph of a baseball pitch.

Trivia: What year did the Red Sox begin playing at Huntington Grounds?

Boston's baseball team used to play on Northeastern's campus before moving to Fenway Park.

Trivia: Who was the commencement speaker for Northeastern in 1926?

You know who's speaking in 2026. But who preceded her by about a century?

A trivia question about the first event held on the grounds of Northeastern Boston

Which event was first held on the grounds of Northeastern's Boston campus?
El Campanil Bell Tower on the Oakland campus. It is a 72-foot Spanish Mission-style bell tower with a clock between the second and third levels. There are trees on either side. The sky is gray.

Who designed the Northeastern Oakland’s bell tower, El Campanil?

Which famous American architect designed several buildings on the Northeastern Oakland campus, including the bell tower, El Campanil?
Northeastern University Seattle campus building on a city street corner.

When did Northeastern launch its Seattle campus?

When did Northeastern launch its Seattle campus?
The outside of the Mills Art Museum in Oakland. The outside wall is bright white with an ornate arch around the entrance. There is an inscription 'Ars Longa, Vita Brevis' (Art is long, life is short).

A trivia question about the Mills College Art Museum

A quote inscribed on the front entrance of the Mills College Art Museum says “Art is long, life is short.” Who said it?
A line of black water bottles with the red Northeastern N and the Husky logo.

Trivia: Which Northeastern brand colors should be used most often?

Which Northeastern brand colors should be used most often for wordmarks, logos and collateral materials per Northeastern Brand Center?
A map showing underground tunnels connecting Snell Engineering, Forsyth Hall, Churchill Hall, Snell Library, Hayden Hall, Cabot Gym, Richards Hall, Ell Hall, the Curry Student Center, Dodge Hall, and Mugar Hall

Trivia: Which Northeastern building cannot be reached via the tunnels?

Which Northeastern building on the Boston campus cannot be reached via the underground tunnels?
A man performs a bench press exercise on a Smith machine in a gym. He is lying on a flat bench with his arms fully extended overhead, gripping the barbell. He is wearing a light green t-shirt and glasses and he has a beard.

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In the name of journalism - and fitness accountability - I signed up for AHealthyMe benefit
A smiling graduate flanked by faculty in ceremonial robes. They hold a blue diploma.

Trivia: How many degrees did Northeastern award in 2025?

Trivia: How many degrees did Northeastern award in 2025?
An aerial shot of Centennial Common on Northeastern University's Boston campus

How many employees does Northeastern have in North America?

How many faculty and staff members does Northeastern have across the North American campuses?
A group of people sit with their legs crossed in a dimly lit meditation center.

Free daily guided meditation for faculty, staff and students.

Need a mental break? Try noontime meditation offered free Monday through Friday for students, faculty and staff
A closeup of a lab dropper dispensing drops of red liquid into a black tray.

Trivia: What is microbial art?

Try microbial art seminar at the Wet Lab Makerspace at EXP research complex.
Exterior view of the Pavilion level with the iconic ‘Fenway Park’ sign centered above the seating, championship banners lining the façade, and American and POW/MIA flags flying against a clear sky at sunrise.

Perk of the Week: Fenway commencement special seating

Graduating Northeastern employees and their students may qualify for reserved Fenway Park commencement seating.
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?