global partnerships

Cuba is getting a new president. But that doesn’t mean the end of Castro rule.

The Castro regime is far from over in Cuba, and how the U.S. responds to the apparent transfer of power could have a dramatic impact…

by Bill Ibelle April 20, 2018

Northeastern’s research partnerships in Cuba open the doors to scientific exchange

Northeastern faculty and administrators visited Cuba last week, with members of Congress, to expand upon the university’s academic and research partnerships there, which are paving…

by Greg St. Martin March 3, 2017

Northeastern teams with U.S. congressmen on partnerships in Cuba

Standing outside Ernest Hemingway’s house in Cuba last week, President Aoun and U.S. Rep. James McGovern discussed the congressman’s work to preserve the hillside estate…

by Greg St. Martin March 1, 2017

Northeastern signs historic agreement with University of Havana

President Aoun signed the agreement—the most comprehensive academic initiative by an American institution in Cuba—last week during a visit to Cuba, where he led a…

by Greg St. Martin February 27, 2017

Northeastern signs historic agreement in Cuba

Northeastern has signed the most far-reaching agreement between an American university and the University of Havana, a collaboration that includes co-op and other educational opportunities,…

by News@Northeastern February 27, 2017

Students make history with Cuba co-ops

Caroline Bynum and Madeline Drake made higher education history last week, becoming the first two students in the world to do co-op in Cuba.

by Jason Kornwitz January 25, 2017

The future’s most pressing energy questions

Top researchers, entrepreneurs, scholars, and policymakers from Massachusetts and Switzerland convened at Northeastern University on Friday for an energy summit, where participants discussed innovations and…

by Greg St. Martin July 15, 2014

Campus exhibit spotlights Swiss energy innovations

Northeastern is hosting the world premiere of a traveling exhibit featuring 25 innovative Swiss energy projects honored with the renowned Watt d’Or award.

by Greg St. Martin July 11, 2014