co-op

Student’s code could’ve stopped the Equifax hack

When Equifax was hacked last year, sensitive information from more than 143 million Americans was at risk of being stolen. Now a Northeastern student is making sure that can never happen again.

by Debora Almeida July 16, 2018

Real students. Real co-ops. Real advice.

Are you thinking about doing a co-op but not sure where to start? Or did you start a new co-op and need a little advice to get rolling? Not to worry, we’ve got you covered. Four Northeastern students who just returned from their six-month work experiences share some tips.

by Molly Callahan July 12, 2018

How to save a life

Raya Kaplan was making the rounds in the emergency room of the Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center when she spotted a patient whose face was quickly turning blue. The closest nurse was at the other end of the hallway, and every second counted. Kaplan, an emergency room technician on co-op from Northeastern, didn’t waste any time.

by Molly Callahan July 5, 2018

Northeastern hosts Global Leadership Summit in Paris

The summit convened members of the university’s global community and guest speakers from around the world to discuss trends in innovation, disruption, and technology.

by Greg St. Martin July 2, 2018

A globe with all of the locations Northeastern has had Snapchat takeovers

Northeastern beats Maroon 5, Marriott hotels for best Snapchat campaign

Move over Maroon 5 and Marriott International—there’s a new sheriff in town. In a competition for the most innovative social media campaigns, Northeastern won for its global Snapchat takeover map, which highlights the diverse work students are doing around the world.

by Molly Callahan June 21, 2018

Alex Melagrano

“I’ve done two co-ops, first as a creative technologist at the ad agency MullenLowe and then as a software engineer at the software company Catalant…

by News@Northeastern April 3, 2018

In aftermath of marathon bombings, two men turn tragedy into triumph

In April 2013, transit officer Richard Donohue was shot in the leg during a shootout in Watertown, Massachusetts, and lost 90 percent of his blood. Northeastern alumnus and Massachusetts State Trooper Chris Dumont helped to save his life. This is their story.

by Jason Kornwitz March 14, 2018

Don’t miss these campus events in March

March is chock-full of can’t-miss campus events, programs, and guest speakers, including “Mythbuster” Grant Imahara, two career fairs, and a conference on fake news.

by Jason Kornwitz March 1, 2018

Taking the plunge(r): Young alum forges a creative path to business success

Here’s a job search strategy that you might not want to emulate: Chris Moss attached his resume to a bathroom plunger, got the job, and now is CEO of his own company—all within a year of graduation.

by Bill Ibelle January 22, 2018

Higher ed must prepare learners for AI age

President Aoun talked about his book, Robot-Proof, at the University of Oxford in Great Britain on Wednesday. The Oxford Martin School invited him to share his blueprint for higher ed with a global audience.

by Jason Kornwitz January 18, 2018