Student Stories Archives

Former Northeastern graduate student and Emmy Award winner Tiffany Montagne (left) interviews local Cuban artist Nicolas Alayo with the help of Cuban-based translator Emily Moran (center). Photo by Irvin Zhang/Northeastern University

Northeastern journalism students win nine student Emmy Awards

Northeastern journalism students uncovered stories about Cuba, created compelling animation composites, and highlighted the disadvantages of a desegregation program in Boston’s public schools. They were recognized with nine student Emmy awards.

by Khalida Sarwari May 29, 2019

Co-ops at the New England Aquarium get to interact with fascinating ocean animals from around the world. But they have to put in a lot of hard work first. Photo by Matthew Modoono/Northeastern University

Giant eels and rare penguins: Co-ops get a crash course in marine science

Students on co-op at the New England Aquarium get to interact with fascinating ocean animals from around the world. But they have to put in a lot of hard work first.

by Laura Castañón May 28, 2019

‘We lend transparency to how tough this is’

Storybench, a digital storytelling site staffed by Northeastern students, has created national news with in-depth investigations of digital journalism. It attracts 50,000 users per month and recently celebrated 1 million page views.

by Ian Thomsen May 24, 2019

Hundreds of Northeastern University School of Law graduates gathered in Matthews Arena on Thursday for the 2019 Commencement exercises. Photo by Matthew Modoono/Northeastern University

‘Define success not only by how much you get, but how much you give’

Judy Perry Martinez, president-elect of the American Bar Association, urged graduates of Northeastern’s School of Law to think about their legacy as lawyers before they begin their professional journeys. How the budding lawyers define success for themselves, she said, will guide their careers and their lives.

by Molly Callahan May 23, 2019

Northeastern students from the College of Science, the College of Engineering, and the Khoury College of Computer Sciences have been designing and building a rover that could work with astronauts on Mars. Photo by Adam Glanzman/Northeastern University

NASA wants to put astronauts on Mars. These students are designing the rovers.

Astronauts are going to need rovers to help with technical and scientific tasks when they get to the Red Planet. Northeastern students have designed a prototype, and will be competing in the University Rover Challenge at the Mars Desert Research Center in Utah at the end of May.

by Laura Castañón May 23, 2019

Bouchra Benghomari plans to pursue both a medical degree and a doctorate, and eventually serve as an advisor to the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. Photo by Adam Glanzman/Northeastern University

‘Hear me out; I’m dreaming big’

When Bouchra Benghomari’s mother was a young girl in Algeria, representatives from UNICEF delivered life-saving vaccinations to her home. Now, Benghomari has dedicated her life to returning the favor.

by Molly Callahan May 23, 2019

Ilya Yudkovich and his teammates on the men’s ultimate frisbee club at Northeastern have reached the national championships for the first time in program history. The women’s club has reached nationals for the fifth time. Photo by Matthew Modoono/Northeastern University

‘We want to be the hardest working team’

The men’s and women’s ultimate frisbee clubs at Northeastern will compete in the national championships in Texas this weekend.

by David Harbeck May 22, 2019

Andrea Grimes Parker and her colleagues envision fitness trackers that go beyond simple goal setting, including trackers that prompt families to reflect on activities they enjoyed. Photo by Adam Glanzman/Northeastern University

Fitness trackers need to go beyond counting steps. Here’s why.

For many people, especially those living in low-income neighborhoods, getting fit is more complicated than simply knowing how many steps you’ve taken, says Andrea Grimes Parker, an assistant professor at Northeastern. She designs technology to help vulnerable and marginalized populations overcome barriers to living a healthy life.

by Laura Castañón May 22, 2019

Michelle Mouw, the chief operating officer of Mass Hike, says that she joined the organization because she believes in the restorative and healing effects of nature. “This company is important to me because I believe access to nature is not a privilege, but a right,” she says. Photo by Adam Glanzman/Northeastern University

She’s giving Boston residents a taste of the great outdoors

Mass Hike, a nonprofit founded by a group of Northeastern students and alumni, provides guided hikes, activities, and round-trip transportation to parks, state reservations, and recreation areas at an affordable price.

by David Harbeck May 20, 2019

Northeastern students developed flash cards to help asylum seekers at the southern border prepare for their credible fear interviews. Photo by Matthew Modoono/Northeastern University

‘You come into people’s lives at this extraordinary moment’

Eight Northeastern law students are volunteering at the United States southern border to help asylum seekers explain why they would face persecution if they were to return home. The law students are using a manual designed by their peers to help guide them through the experience.

by Greg St. Martin May 17, 2019