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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 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 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.
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 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 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?
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?

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?

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?

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.
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.

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!
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!
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?

Trivia: The “Girl With A Dolphin” fountain near Northeastern’s London campus has a connection to which sport?

Daniel Keel shaking hands with another person wearing military clothing.

Trivia: Northeastern’s registrar office recently tracked down the transcript of a 102-year-old former student. Which legendary military squadron was he a part of?

Northeastern uncovered the transcript of a 102-year-old veteran and former student. Can you guess which military squadron he served in?
Group celebrates championship win on a baseball field.

Trivia: Including this season, how many times has the Northeastern baseball team made the NCAA tournament?

Northeastern baseball is back in the NCAA tournament. How many times have the Huskies made it? See the full NCAA baseball record.
A section of a Roman wall inside of a building.

Trivia: Northeastern’s London campus houses an artifact from which period in history?

An ancient artifact is housed inside Northeastern’s London campus. Do you know what period it dates back to?

Trivia: How many Northeastern employees completed 25 years of service in 2025?

Northeastern honored employees for 10, 15 and 25 years of service. Can you guess how many reached the 25-year milestone?
Graduates at Fenway Park in front of a banner that reads 'Congrats Huskies!'

Trivia: The chief faculty marshal for Northeastern’s 2025 Fenway Park commencement ceremonies is a professor in which college?

Test your knowledge: Find out which Northeastern college the 2025 chief faculty marshal for Fenway Park commencement ceremonies represents.