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Alexandra Roberts teaching at Knowles Hall
June 1, 2023

‘Cancel culture,’ AI and SpongeBob: This entertainment law class is built for the social media age

The popular graduate class reflects, via its frothy subject matter, the ethos of fairness that pervades the Northeastern School of Law.

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How the legendary rock band Rush was discovered by a former Northeastern DJ

In 1968, Donna Halper became the first female DJ at Northeastern. In 1974, as a DJ in Cleveland, she gave an unknown Canadian band a chance.

How nature-based solutions are being used to fight rising seas

Explore how floating wetlands like the Emerald Tutu are not only protecting shorelines from erosion but also purifying waters.

Bridging global cultures his way

Northeastern graduate Nico Nava has made a specialty of bridging cultures—from brand managing a cake business in Thailand to working as a coach for pageant contestants.

‘Emerald tutu’ of floating wetlands

Julia Hopkins is helping develop interconnected rings of floating wetlands to stave off flooding of coastal cities like Boston for a startup called the Emerald Tutu.

aerial photograph of the Emerald Tutu in Boston

Rock star interviews, ‘raw, complete and unedited’

Aretha Franklin, James Brown and Paul McCartney spoke to Larry Katz during his music journalism career, and all of their interviews are now a part of Northeastern Library’s digital archive.

Northeastern co-op to NASA’s Hall of Honor

Heyman’s four-decade leadership career at NASA spanned the Apollo 11 moon landing, the Space Shuttle Challenger and other major events.

7 marathons on 7 continents in 7 days

Deirdre Keane ran her first marathon as a senior at Northeastern. Twelve years later, she has completed 50 marathons and turned her father’s passion into part of her identity.

She taught her cockatoo to read. That was just the beginning

Jen Cunha’s cockatoo can read basic words, draw 14 letters on a touchpad with her beak, and communicate a wide array of complex feelings and requests on her tablet.

Jennifer Cunha looks at her cockatoo, which is sitting on her shoulder.

Afghan student’s inspiring journey

Two years since her evacuation from Afghanistan, Khadija Arian is studying finance at Northeastern, learning to audit and starting a co-op.

Far from home, dream now reality

John Lenard Rivera grew up poor in the Philippines, but thanks to a scholarship, he receives his engineering degree at commencement Sunday.

A time of reflection for seniors

In anticipation of commencement, Northeastern Global News invited eight undergraduates to share their experiences of professional and personal growth.

headshots of 8 Northeastern graduating seniors

Hats off to these creative grads!

Mortarboards are a standard accessory of a commencement outfit. But some graduates capitalize on them to stand out of the crowd.

Meng Han wearing a decorated mortarboard

Strong, humble and inspiring

She has been advocating for women in big and small ways. Here is why the city of Boston called Diane MacGillivray an EXTRAordinary Woman.

Headshot of Diane MacGillivray.

Behind the scenes at commencement

How Northeastern puts on one of the biggest shows in higher ed—and takes it on the road across the university’s global campus network.

Graphic illustration showing a Northeastern graduate singing in front of her fellow graduates

How Sal built his empire on pizza

Sal Lupoli, who developed his business plan while a student at Northeastern, has expanded Sal’s Pizza to become the state’s fourth-largest commercial developer.

Headshot of Sal Lupoli.

The art of conflict resolution in Sudan

Northeastern professor Khalid Kodi is a mentor to many young Sudanese artists and activists. His art projects bring rival groups together and resolve conflicts.

group of Sudanese people

Bridging global cultures his way

Northeastern graduate Nico Nava has made a specialty of bridging cultures—from brand managing a cake business in Thailand to working as a coach for pageant contestants.

headshot of Nico Nava

How nature-based solutions are being used to fight rising seas

Explore how floating wetlands like the Emerald Tutu are not only protecting shorelines from erosion but also purifying waters.