College of Professional Studies

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Looking for something to do in August?

Increase learning comprehension. Explore the basics of Python. Go on a virtual scavenger hunt of Northeastern. These events and many more await you in August.

by Ian Thomsen August 1, 2021

The COVID-19 outbreak in India hit hard in his hometown. So he built a hospital there.

Managing a team of people in a time zone almost half a day ahead is at the very least inconvenient, if not completely…

by Emily Arntsen June 23, 2021

A illustration of a man holding out his hand for a handshake to an unreceptive person.

Is it time to wave goodbye to the handshake?

The once-awkward decision to decline to shake hands is gaining broader acceptance after the pandemic triggered a 14 month stretch of no-contact greetings. As those restrictions are lifted, will the trust-building custom come back?

by Hillary Chabot and Hannah Moore June 1, 2021

Everything you need to know for Commencement 2021 at Fenway Park

The big day is upon us: Northeastern’s 2021 Commencement ceremonies at Boston’s famed Fenway Park. Do bring a mask, but don’t bring a bag—here’s everything else you need to know to hit it out of the park.

by Molly Callahan May 7, 2021

Photo by Adam Glanzman/Northeastern University

Northeastern announces in-person graduate student commencement ceremonies at Fenway Park

The university will hold in-person commencement exercises for graduate students at Boston’s iconic ballpark on Sunday, May 9, following the undergraduate ceremonies the previous day. A ceremony for graduates of the College of Professional Studies will also be held on Saturday evening, May 8.

by Molly Callahan March 17, 2021

She wants to turn your side gig into a full-blown business

Northeastern alumna Christina Lerouge wasn’t intimidated by the near daily announcements that one business or another had shuttered during the COVID-19 pandemic; instead, she saw an opportunity to start her own.

by Molly Callahan February 22, 2021

10/26/20 - BOSTON, MA. - Construction continues on the EXP building that will be an eight-story, 350,000-square-foot research center on Columbus Avenue. The building will include teaching and research labs, a cafe, a faculty club, and landscaped green space between Ruggles Station and ISEC. Photo by Matthew Modoono/Northeastern University

Here’s a look at all the new construction on Northeastern’s campus this year

Northeastern’s Boston campus has changed this semester—inside and out. From a revamped plaza to state-of-the-art workspaces, explore the interactive map below to check out what’s…

by Tyler Machado November 5, 2020

Latasha Scott carries bags of donated goods at St. Stephen’s Youth Programs in the South End, where she works as the middle school coordinator for the youth leadership corps. Photo by Ruby Wallau/Northeastern University

Families still need help during the pandemic. She makes sure they get what they need.

Asking, instead of assuming, what people need is a key mantra for the staff at St. Stephen’s Youth Programs, says Latasha Scott, the middle school coordinator for the youth leadership corps and a student at Northeastern. It’s become especially important as St. Stephen’s provides supplies and support to families during the COVID-19 pandemic.

by Kaitlyn Budion June 26, 2020

Photo by Matthew Modoono/Northeastern University

Unemployed in the pandemic? Here’s how to start your own business.

An organization headed by J.D. LaRock, a professor of the practice in Northeastern’s doctor of law and policy program, has launched an online course to teach people who have lost their jobs amid the COVID-19 pandemic how to turn an idea for a business—or a passion or hobby—into a profitable startup.

by Khalida Sarwari May 19, 2020

Keeping your food safe is a good way to contribute to public health during the pandemic, says Darin Detwiler, an assistant teaching professor of food policy. Photo by Ruby Wallau/Northeastern University

Here’s how to fight COVID-19 from your kitchen

Now more than ever, keeping your food from spoiling is essential, says Darin Detwiler, an assistant teaching professor of food policy. Taking the proper precautions might also help us protect each other from spreading SARS-CoV-2, the coronavirus that causes COVID-19.

by Roberto Molar Candanosa May 13, 2020