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Exoskeleton innovation

Max Shepherd, assistant professor of physical therapy, rehabilitation sciences, and mechanical and industrial engineering, works on an exoskeleton in his lab in Richards Hall on the Boston campus. Photo by Alyssa Stone/Northeastern University


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A group of people standing in front of a large red ribbon at the Charlotte campus.

A new center on the Charlotte campus will help people find their voice

Services at the center are provided by student clinicians who are supervised by licensed Northeastern speech-language pathology faculty.

The exterior of the One Portsoken building.

Take a tour of our London campus’ expansion

One Portsoken is home to nine new classrooms, seminar space, huddle rooms and offices for employees. On TikTok, you can see it for yourself.

Billy Cotter posing next to President Aoun and four others.

The man, the myth, the philanthropic legend: ‘Billy Beanpot’ honored for his service to Northeastern

Trustee emeritus William Cotter was honored as a “visionary leader” and “trusted adviser” by President Joseph E. Aoun and others.

Mary Jo Ondrechen dressed in regalia holding the ornamental staff at Convocation.

(Ceremonial) mace in hand, this chemistry professor crushes gender norms

Mary Jo Ondrechen was elected chief by the cadre of marshals after professor Christopher Bosso decided to make the position rotational.

Lee Ann Burdick reading a kids book to a circle of children sitting around her.

Preschool director is nurturing the next generation of global leaders

Lee Ann Burdick became director of the Russell J. Call Children’s Center in 2022, shifting into an admin role after 35 years as a teacher.

Members of the Roux Institute Community Chorus singing together.

Roux Institute community chorus embodies Northeastern values while creating harmony

The chorus embodies the burgeoning Portland campus and Northeastern’s values of lifelong learning, a global experience and collaboration.

President Aoun greeting a facilities worker at a BBQ.

‘Go Huskies!’ Facilities workers’ appreciation event attended by President Aoun is ‘huge for morale’

The Northeastern facilities picnic, organized by Kathy Spiegelman, honored over 300 workers who maintain the university’s infrastructure.

Headshot of Khusal Safi.

Q&A with Khushal Safi: Northeastern’s head of global safety leans on his counterintelligence experience

If you don’t know him by name, you’ve experienced his impact. He’s created an advanced security apparatus that extends throughout the world.

Northeastern University logo on a building next to a tree.

Northeastern’s 2025 Staff Excellence Awards to recognize the accomplishments of talented staff

The awards honor staff that advances the university’s mission and role in higher education. ​​The nomination period is open through Nov. 4. 

Headshot of Elizabeth Clark.

Q&A with Elizabeth Clark: Former student returns to familiar ground at the John D. O’Bryant African American Institute

“Miss Liz” — as the students call her — returned to Northeastern to become associate director of student leadership and global engagement.