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Matthews Arena archway will remain in new athletics and recreation complex

Although a 1950s renovation replaced much of the ornamentation with brick, the decorative terracotta tiles of the archway are original.
Overhead view of an empty ice hockey arena showing a pristine white rink surrounded by red seating and championship banners hanging from the rafters.

Want a piece of the old Matthews Arena? Here’s what’s up for grabs

Before the historic building goes down, Northeastern is going in and saving as much memorabilia as possible to sell to fans.
A professional footballer in a red jersey lowers his head on a field. The background is a blur of spectators.

Salah v Liverpool FC: who wins in player-team disputes?

Researchers look at how the crisis between the international star and the Premier League club might unfold.
A seagull against a blue sky flies over a pier with boats on the water and buildings rising from the pier.

How lobstermen could help save our coastal habitats

As fisheries struggle to adapt to warming waters, the insights of lobstermen provide an invaluable understanding of changing dynamics.

University News

A woman in a striped top works on a computer, with projections of light shooting artfully across a reflective glass.

Scientific discovery was slower when women were ignored, research shows

The cross-campus Northeastern project found that scientific truths would have been uncovered faster if female research had been considered.
A bald man in black Northeastern hoodie exits ice rink on a black Zamboni machine.

Meet the ‘rink rat’ who kept Matthews Arena running

Bill “Smitty” Smith, the longtime fixer behind Matthews Arena, prepares for its closure after decades of keeping the rink and teams going.

Twelve Northeastern scholars make ‘Highly Cited Researchers’ list

The faculty were included in this year’s “Highly Cited Researchers” list, scholars who rank among the top 1% of their field.

Trust in science is low among minorities for a reason, research finds

Northeastern's David Lazer traced distrust of scientists among certain groups to massive gaps in representation within science itself.

Matthews Arena deconstruction planned. Here’s what you need to know

Matthews Arena will soon be coming down to make way for multipurpose athletics and recreation complex that will be built on the site.

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Bitcoin falls, but crypto is here to stay, Northeastern experts say

Shredded cheese recall affects dozens of labels in 31 states

CDC’s new claim that vaccines cannot be ruled out as autism cause leads to confusion, misinformation, public health experts say

How is Matthews Arena being deconstructed?

Netflix’s $83B gamble on Warner Bros. — will viewers pay the price?

Artificial intelligence

Meet CRAIG, Northeastern’s groundbreaking responsible AI center

The first NSF-funded responsible AI center tackles some of the biggest questions around AI.

Future computer scientists urged to embrace AI collaboration

Northeastern University professor Tina Eliassi-Rad met with students on the Oakland campus to discuss concerns about AI
A man stands at the top of a yellow stairwell with his hand on the railing inside an industrial plant.

He tinkered with toys as a child. Now he’s revolutionizing with AI.

Working with a leading recycling manufacturer, Ajith Srikanth used AI to do what he’s always done: fix things.

2025 Commencement

Graduate from Northeastern’s Arlington campus turns successful co-op into dream job at Amazon

Soumya Hukkeri tells fellow grads at Northeastern’s Arlington commencement to “never stop believing in yourself.”

Degrees in hand, jobs secured, Northeastern grads in London are in high demand

‘I decided to take a leap. I’m so happy I did,” said Maria Abbadi, one of 110 students to graduate with a master’s or apprenticeship degree.
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Northeastern celebrates 215 graduates during commencement ceremony in Portland, Maine

The Class of 2025 included master’s degree recipients from 19 countries, nine U.S. states and 41 cities or towns across Maine.

Global University System

How to solve Toronto’s traffic troubles? Start with the data 

A group of Northeastern students, led by assistant teaching professors Yvonne Leung and John Wilder, examined traffic in Toronto.

Where oaks, redwoods and monkey-puzzle trees become a living classroom

With more than 5,000 trees over 135 acres, the Oakland campus arboretum offers abundant research, teaching and recreational opportunities.
Two Northeastern students sit in purple chairs on a sleek white tile.

Rituals, routines and superstitions: How Northeastern students get ready for finals

Finals prep looks different for everyone, but it almost always involves some mix of ritual, self-care and even superstition.

Research

How lobstermen could help save our coastal habitats

As fisheries struggle to adapt to warming waters, the insights of lobstermen provide an invaluable understanding of changing dynamics.

Twelve Northeastern scholars make ‘Highly Cited Researchers’ list

The faculty were included in this year’s “Highly Cited Researchers” list, scholars who rank among the top 1% of their field.
A woman in a striped top works on a computer, with projections of light shooting artfully across a reflective glass.

Scientific discovery was slower when women were ignored, research shows

The cross-campus Northeastern project found that scientific truths would have been uncovered faster if female research had been considered.

World & National News

Edward Tirtanata sits at a table in a black suit, with a cup of coffee resting on the table.

How Edward Tirtanata became the coffee king of Indonesia

California voters give Democrats a chance in mid-term elections, expert says

Election 2025: Historic night for Democrats with key wins in New York, New Jersey and Virginia

Society & Culture

The silhouette of a young person holding a cellphone up in front of their face.

Is Australia’s youth social media ban the ‘first domino?’

Mass killings in the US fall to lowest levels in 20 years, data shows

What happened with Olivia Nuzzi and RFK Jr.?

Health

Purple and yellow plastic pill strips stacked on top of each other.

How to talk with your doctor about HRT now that black label is gone

Team takes CathNode from class project to medtech startup

Want to eradicate malaria-bearing mosquitoes? Try fungus, this researcher says

Business

A stock trader sitting on a computer on the phone.

Are world governments in hock to bond markets?

After Google and Meta antitrust cases, experts say the courtroom may be the wrong venue for challenging Big Tech

Experts question the feasibility of Trump’s proposed $2,000 tariff stimulus checks

Lifestyle

A person's hand sprinkling chili flakes over a pan of food cooking on a stove.

Cuisines can be broken down into simple ‘culinary fingerprints,’ research finds

How a Victorian-era marketing ploy made chocolate the ultimate Valentine’s Day gift

10 tips to make your New Year’s resolutions stick this year

Law

A gilt bronze statue of Lady Justice, sculpted by F.W. Pomeroy, on top of the Central Criminal Court building. Lady Justice is holding a sword in her right hand and scales in her left.

The birthplace of the jury system wants to cut back on them

Were the Supreme Court to rule against Trump’s tariff program, what would happen to the billions of dollars in duties already collected?

Why Smucker’s is taking Trader Joe’s to court over PB&Js

Arts & Entertainment

A gold-tone heart-shaped locket hangs on a gold-tone chain.

Viral jewelry maker turns college lessons into her next launch

In Apple TV’s ‘Pluribus,’ the biggest ethical dilemmas ‘are our fault’

‘Dancing with the Stars’ season finale set to air. Here’s why the 20-year-old show is more popular than ever

Science & Technology

Kris Dorsey working on an adaptive sleeve in a lab environment.

This adaptive splint could transform autism care for patients

Unlocking the hidden power of proteins in every one of our cells

Breakthrough research uses machine learning to better predict New England floods

Sports

A man in a jersey displaying several sponsorships, throws a dart. The background features trees and a single tall building.

The pro darts circuit has fans, frenzy and few Americans

Women’s hockey team wins final game at Matthews Arena

Jake Paul vs. Anthony Joshua is a ‘substantial mismatch’ with real risks, experts say

Israel-Hamas War

Trump peace plan greeted with ‘optimism’ in Israel, but leaves out a ‘vision for Palestinians,’ experts say

Israel and Hamas have agreed to a broad “peace deal” brokered by the Trump administration.

Pro-Palestinian posts on TikTok continue to vastly outnumber pro-Israel posts, research shows

For every pro-Israel post that appeared on TikTok in September there were roughly 17 posts supporting Palestinians, research finds.

BBC under fire after livestreamed IDF chants by Bob Vylan. Experts weigh in on the broadcasting ‘mistakes’

BBC and authorities' response to chants led by punk-rap band Bob Vylan show the regulatory system is working, says Northeastern professor.
A group of people observing from a distance destroyed buildings in Gaza.

‘Legitimate questions’ loom over Trump’s international stabilization plan in Gaza

President Donald Trump’s 20-point plan stipulates that the international stabilization force will comprise Arab and international partners.

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