student activities

The Nor'easters rehearse before their International Championship of Collegiate A Cappella final. The group took first place in the competition. Photo by Lauren Scornavacca, courtesy of the Nor'easters

Nor’easters crowned international a cappella champions

On Saturday, the Nor’easters won the International Championship of Collegiate A Cappella in New York City and Anthony Rodriguez, S’19, was named the Outstanding Soloist for his rendition of a Sam Smith song.

by Molly Callahan April 26, 2017

This past fall, Allie Bradley was the softball club’s top pitcher, posting a 6-1 record with a 4.50 ERA. Photo by Brian Bae.

Softball club brings family together

Scott and Allie Bradley, a father-daughter duo at Northeastern, had resigned themselves to the fact that their softball careers were over. Then Allie joined the university’s club softball team and her dad became the coach.

by Jason Kornwitz March 13, 2017

From exploring the future of money and the reasons behind human simulation to participating in a writers’ week and cheering on the Huskies in the playoffs, here’s a list of this month’s can’t-miss campus events. File photo by Matthew Modoono/Northeastern University

Can’t-miss campus events: A look at what’s happening at Northeastern in March

March may come in like a lion and go out like a lamb, but there’s plenty to do in between. From exploring the future of money and the reasons behind human simulation to participating in a writers’ week and cheering on the Huskies in the playoffs, here’s a list of this month’s can’t-miss campus events.

by Molly Callahan March 1, 2017

New student finds possibilities abound at Northeastern

As a top performer on her high school speech team, Mary Abrahamyan had the chance to explore diverse prose and create readings and performances that she believed exemplified the substance of the text. She plans to bring that thirst for exploration to Northeastern.

by Joe O'Connell November 18, 2016

A run with a splash of color

The 5K color run last week took students around campus and through splashes of color. Video by Benjamin Bertsch/Northeastern University

by News@Northeastern June 27, 2016

May 11, 2016 - BOSTON, MA. - Members from the group Peace Through Play pose for a portrait on May 11, 2016. Photo by Adam Glanzman/Northeastern University

Student group harnesses the power of play to foster peace

The young humanitarians in Peace Through Play work with hundreds of children in K-8 schools and group homes in Boston’s Roxbury, Dorchester, Mission Hill, and South End neighborhoods. “Play provides a forum in which they can learn how to work cooperatively and function as positive members of their communities,” says group member Stephanie Roberts.

by Jason Kornwitz May 13, 2016

Cool ways to spend spring break in Boston

For students staying in Boston for spring break, we’ve compiled a list of fun activities to try during the week off as well as a rundown of what campus services will remain open.

by Joe O'Connell March 4, 2016

Can’t-miss campus events in January

There are some unique and thought-provoking events scheduled for this month at Northeastern, including the university’s celebration of Martin Luther King Jr.’s life and legacy, and the international co-op fair.

by Joe O'Connell January 4, 2016

Student club spans cultures, bridges tradition

The Vietnamese Student Association, recognized as Northeastern’s top student group of 2012, aims to foster and nourish Vietnamese and Asian culture on campus.

by Matt Collette February 25, 2013