Northeastern’s Center for Community Service will host its annual King Day of Service and Leadership on Monday, drawing Northeastern students and community members together for a series of volunteer opportunities and group workshops.
Music students’ compositions take center stage
Six students studying music technology wrote pieces of music last semester that were performed and recorded by the Boston Modern Orchestra Project on Friday at the Fenway Center.
Student Veterans Organization named ‘Chapter of the Year’
The Northeastern chapter of the Student Veterans of America was recognized at the annual conference held last weekend in Orlando, Fla.
Hernia repair, revolutionized
The standard procedure for abdominal hernia surgery is expensive and unreliable, but mechanical engineering students are changing the game with a new device.
Journalism student thrives in overseas news industry
Fifth-year journalism major Anthony Savvides stepped outside his comfort zone for co-op with a hyperlocal online newspaper in Italy.
Smart pens to help control hand tremors
Twelve million Americans suffer from uncontrolled tremors, which impede their ability to perform daily tasks, but two mechanical engineering capstone teams have developed devices that could improve their functionality.
Northeastern’s top news stories of 2012
Over the course of the last year, News@Northeastern has featured a range of stories showcasing the significant accomplishments of students, faculty, staff, and alumni.
Understanding the economics of healthcare
Doctoral students in the pharmacy program synthesized economic and clinical information in class and then presented their findings at a national meeting in Las Vegas.
Word power
First-year students in a service-learning-based public-speaking course are changing the world—and boosting their self-confidence—one word at a time.
In Germany, fifth-year student finds science and self
For biology major Dessislava Bogoeva, a trio of experiential learning opportunities in the Western European nation have guided her career path.
Behind the lens with Taylor Swift
Northeastern junior Emily Tebbetts got the opportunity of a lifetime after winning a Sony contest to become the singer’s personal photographer for the day.
Inaugural service-learning expo showcases community outreach
More than 500 students translated their classroom knowledge into accessible community programming through service-learning courses.
