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A new way to keep track of all those job applications

Harmandeep Sidhu was having trouble keeping track of his numerous co-op and internship applications. So, the Northeastern student built an app to do it for him.

• by Khalida Sarwari   June 23, 2020

You won’t want to miss these virtual events in March

While the COVID-19 pandemic prevents in-person events, the Northeastern community is finding new ways to stay close socially. Here are a few of the virtual events being held in March.

• by Kaitlyn Budion and Irvin Zhang   March 23, 2020

Can’t-miss events on the Boston campus in March

Attend a free cooking demo. Learn more about the dangers of plastic waste. Cheer on the Huskies at Matthews Arena.

• by David Harbeck   March 1, 2019

He found a privacy breach. Facebook gave him a grant to plug the leak.

Malicious hackers can use Facebook’s advertising platform to obtain your phone number and other personal information. Northeastern professor Alan Mislove identified the flaw, and now Facebook has provided him with a grant to fix it.

• by Bill Ibelle   August 21, 2018

3Qs: Can ‘scrubbing’ your online identity save your reputation?

Scrubbing is a misnomer, says David Choffnes, professor in the College of Computer and Information Science. It’s more like adding a coat of paint to an already tarnished online reputation.

• by Casey Bayer   May 23, 2016

Take 5: Connect with us on social media

Here are five social media outlets where you can find—and connect with—Northeastern.

• by Jordana Torres   September 11, 2013

Take 5: Social media do’s and dont’s

Facebook and Twitter are powerful tools for leveraging your brand, according to a trio of social media experts who offered advice to students on Thursday.

• by Jordana Torres   September 9, 2013

Friendlist manager

Here’s a cool new FB app from computer sciences professor, Alan Mislove. It’s called Friendlist Manager and it makes…

• by Angela Herring   February 29, 2012