Architecture students tasked with imagining new housing opportunities for an unused parcel in Boston’s Dudley Square say mixed-use development would bring in new residents without hurting the existing community.
Award-winning club has good biochemistry
The leaders of the Northeastern Biochemistry club attribute its success to strong friendships and a deep interest in the field.
Alumna writes the book on ‘Whitey’ Bulger
Shelley Murphy, a journalist for The Boston Globe, co-wrote a new book on the notorious gangster, who was captured in 2011 after 16 years on the lam.
Young scientists in training
Northeastern’s Center for STEM education hosted the 67th annual Boston Science Fair over the weekend, where middle– and high-school students presented research on topics ranging from basketball bouncing to cellular signaling.
Researchers transcend boundaries for science
At the world’s largest science conference, Northeastern scholars urged interdisciplinary communication to develop solutions to the world’s greatest challenges.
Humanitarian calling
Sarah Honigfeld, a deaf human services major, has been honored for her humanitarian work with disabled children and their families.
Farmers market on wheels
Two Northeastern alumni are looking to bring fruits and vegetables to Boston’s neighborhoods via Fresh Truck, a bus that would be converted into a mobile produce shop.
MLK holiday ‘a day on, not a day off’
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.
3Qs: What to know about this year’s flu season
Mark Douglass, an associate clinical professor of pharmacy, discusses how to protect against the flu—which is experiencing its worst outbreak in a decade—and the importance of getting a flu vaccine.
3Qs: Haute fashion on campus
Emily Plourde, president of the Northeastern student group Haute Fashion, explains why the Boston fashion scene doesn’t get the credit it deserves.
Healthy support for city’s Puerto Rican community
A new initiative by Carmen Sceppa, associate professor of health sciences, aims to improve the health of Boston’s Puerto Rican community, which suffers disproportionately from ailments such as heart disease and diabetes.
Balfour Academy celebrates three decades of success
A Northeastern community program that helps prepare young Boston residents for college turns 30 this summer.
