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Dec. 8, 2016 - BOSTON, MA. - Carlene Hempel, teaching professor in the School of Journalism, poses for a portrait at Northeastern University on Dec. 8, 2016. Photo by Matthew Modoono/Northeastern University

The craft, essence, and importance of obituary writing

Carlene Hempel says The New York Times’ obituary of Fidel Castro last month was not only a journalism “masterpiece,” but also…

by Greg St. Martin December 14, 2016

Fear not: The number of locally transmitted cases of Zika in US to be very small

Northeastern researchers project the probability of locally transmitted Zika cases outside of Florida to be extremely low, 'just one or two.' Much of the U.S. has no mosquitoes with Zika and will remain unaffected.

by Thea Singer September 6, 2016

3Qs: Boutros Boutros-Ghali’s biggest achievement was ‘largely unheralded’

Boutros-Ghali, the first African to serve as U.N. secretary-general, died on Tuesday at the age of 93. We asked Denise Garcia, a professor of global governance and international law, about his legacy, the publication of “Agenda for Peace,” and his leadership during a tumultuous time in international diplomacy.

by Joe O'Connell February 18, 2016

3Qs: Law professor remembers civil rights icon

Civil rights activist Julian Bond, who co-founded the Student Nonviolent Coordinating Committee and served as chairman of the NAACP for 22 years, died on Saturday…

by Joe O'Connell August 20, 2015

Northeastern remembers Maya Angelou

Angelou died Wednesday at the age of 86. The iconic poet and civil rights activist visited campus numerous times over the years, including as commencement speaker, offering words of encouragement and wisdom.

by Joe O'Connell May 29, 2014

3Qs: Letters from Mandela

Northeastern law professor Margaret Burnham met Nelson Mandela when he appointed her to an international human rights commission in 1993. She reflected on the legacy of the popular political figure, who died on Thursday at the age of 95.

by Joe O'Connell December 6, 2013

3Qs: Northeastern novelist speaks of “vision”

English professor Gary Goshgarian talks about his upcoming new book, “Tunnel Vision,” the origins of his pen name and the secrets of fiction-writing success.

by Jason Kornwitz May 25, 2011