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Walter Frankel talks with members of his team at Clearhaven recovery center in Waltham, Massachusetts on Jan. 25, 2022.

He did not expect to be helping victims of the opioid epidemic. Then came COVID-19.

Walter Frankel, a Northeastern graduate and former employee, was seeking a new career when the pandemic forced him to reconsider his options. He responded by opening Clearhaven Recovery Center, an outpatient substance-use disorder treatment center in Waltham, Massachusetts.

by Ian Thomsen February 7, 2022

Students share ‘transformative’ experiences of Alternative Spring Break

We spoke with three students who are participating in Alternative Spring Break this week, working at an animal sanctuary in Utah, an organic farm in Puerto Rico, and for a nutrition services program in Georgia. In one-on-one interviews, they shared their experiences and why they are so passionate about volunteerism.

by Joe O'Connell March 11, 2016

nuSERVES kicks off fall semester with community service

Last week, dozens of new students participated in Northeastern’s annual nuSERVES program, which gave students the chance to volunteer in the community even before taking their first class.

by Joe O'Connell September 7, 2015

A call to serve

Northeastern University students came together with community members on Monday for the annual MLK Day of Service and Leadership, a daylong community service effort held in honor of the Rev. Martin Luther King Jr.

by Joe O'Connell January 20, 2015

January’s can’t-miss campus events

One of the can't-miss events at Northeastern this month is "A Tribute to the Dream" on Jan. 15, when the university community will honor the life and legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.

by Joe O'Connell January 12, 2015

‘Medicine in its purest form’

Graduate students in the physician assistant studies master’s program recently embarked on a volunteering effort to Guatemala to deliver free medical care to families in need.

by Joe O'Connell May 20, 2014

Human trafficking in Thailand

Alexandra Wolf International Relations, 12’ Global co-op in Mae Sai, Thailand For the last five months I have been working at the Development…

by Jason Kornwitz June 29, 2011

‘Bridging the gap’

As senior capstone, health sciences students designed a comprehensive college readiness program to help high school seniors at SquashBusters make the transition to college

by Greg St. Martin May 16, 2011

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