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AI Is Now Fundable In Higher Ed—But Only With Real Governance

Contrast that with institutions treating governance as infrastructure. Northeastern University partnered with Anthropic in 2025 to pilot Claude for Education across its global university system, giving students, faculty, and staff secure access to the tool.
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Why this family of British aristocrats still obsesses the public

“You have this group of six women who are extraordinarily creative and brilliant. They were Energizer bunnies, every one of them, and so smart — and they had no outlet,” said Kaplan, a professor of American literature at Northeastern University. “Their creativity, for the most part, explodes in really unfortunate ways.”
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New college grads are entering weakest job market in years, report shows

“There have been layoffs in a lot of high-tech businesses, but I think that’s largely because they over hired during the recovery from the pandemic,” said Alan Clayton-Matthews, professor emeritus of economics at Northeastern University. 
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Social media algorithms can alter political views, browser extension study shows

The team of researchers from Stanford University, the University of Washington, and Northeastern University then tested the browser extension on the X feeds of over 1,200 participants who consented to having them modified for 10 days in the lead-up to the 2024 US presidential election.
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The Cambrian Explosion of Micro-Credentials

Northeastern University has developed a micro-credential center and offers a primer for education al leaders, and the Grow with Google program has enlisted dozens of universities to accept Google Career Certificates for up to 15 credits toward degrees.
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It’s going to be a tough holiday season for many who are seeking temp jobs

Some companies may be asking existing employees to take on more shifts rather than hiring more seasonal workers, said labor economist Alicia Modestino at Northeastern University.
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Small changes to ‘for you’ feed on X can rapidly increase political polarisation

The extent to which more antidemocratic posts make users feel greater animosity towards political opponents “demonstrates the power of the algorithm”, said Martin Saveski, assistant professor at the University of Washington information school, who, with colleagues at the universities of Stanford, Johns Hopkins, and Northeastern, produced the study published in the journal Science.
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America Is Finally Falling in Love With Amtrak. The Tracks Can’t Keep Up

“Decisions about transportation investment have been uneven across multiple administrations and levels of government,” Serena E. Alexander, Associate Professor of Environmental Policy and Engineering at Northeastern University, told Newsweek. “Building a modern, nationwide passenger rail network requires sustained leadership and funding across administrations — not one-off programs.”

The power of gratitude

Guest David DeSteno, is professor of psychology at Northeastern University. Author of “Emotional Success: The Power of Gratitude, Compassion, and Pride.” Host of the PRX podcast How God Works: The Science Behind Spirituality.
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Boston’s broadcast journalists are departing TV news in droves. Why?

“I still believe that TV stations are uniquely positioned to take advantage of this changing landscape, but they have to take that step and really be bold about it,” said Mike Beaudet, a WCVB investigative reporter and Northeastern University journalism professor who leads the school’s Reinventing Local TV News Project.
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The Biggest Thanksgiving Turkey Mistakes, According To Food Safety Experts

“You should never, ever thaw the turkey or other foods on the counter. Thaw your turkey in the refrigerator,” said Darin Detwiler, a professor of food policy and corporate social responsibility at Northeastern University and author of ”Food Safety: Past, Present, and Predictions.”
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These 6 kitchen tools can make or break your Thanksgiving dinner

“This is non-negotiable,” said Darin Detwiler, a Northeastern University food safety expert. “A reliable thermometer ensures you’re not guessing, because guessing is not a food safety strategy.”