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Startups, meet your best untapped resource

A new partnership between the Center for Research Innovation and VentureCrowd is connecting entrepreneurial talent with budding university startups in need of fresh ideas and a little help.

by Jordana Torres May 22, 2013

An innovation ecosystem drives future for nanomedicine

Distinguished Professor of Physics Sri Sridhar is establishing Northeastern as the go-to knowledge resource for clinical and commercial translation of basic university research.

by Angela Herring May 21, 2013

‘The Kids’ are all right

“We Are The Kids,” communication studies major Natalie Dickinson's blog, has amassed some 25,000 followers, the majority of whom are young people looking to break into the music industry.

by Matt Collette May 14, 2013

Seniors embrace their entrepreneurial spirit

Here are five graduating seniors whose entrepreneurial tracks exemplify the wide range of opportunities on campus and around the world.

by Matt Collette May 3, 2013

Barnett Institute celebrates 40 years of scientific breakthroughs

During its 40-year history, the Barnett Institute of Chemical and Biological Analysis has pioneered breakthroughs in biotechnology, forensic science, and advanced materials study. Last week, its accomplishments were honored at a daylong conference on campus.

by Angela Herring May 2, 2013

Excellence in experiential learning

Northeastern recognized 17 accomplished seniors at the Outstanding Cooperative Education Awards Ceremony, held last week in the Curry Student Center Ballroom. The students’ co-op experiences…

by Greg St. Martin May 1, 2013

Design thinking and higher education

President Joseph E. Aoun discussed higher education’s ongoing transformation las a guest lecturer in the architecture course “Understanding Design.”

by Greg St. Martin April 8, 2013

A first foray into entrepreneurship

The semester-long Husky Startup Challenge concludes on Monday with Demo Day, which will provide budding entrepreneurs the opportunity to showcase the big ideas they hope turn into thriving businesses.

by Matt Collette April 5, 2013

For app users and developers, PreApps is a must

In a mobile economy saturated by millions of applications, pre-launch buzz can make all of the difference. That’s where PreApps comes in.

by Jordana Torres April 4, 2013

Custom guitars get ‘Kickstart’ at SXSW

The online custom-guitar manufacturer, which is co-founded by an alumnus, has generated serious buzz in the music industry with its new line of semihollow guitars.

by Matt Collette April 3, 2013

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