Northeastern will host the 35th Annual John Coltrane Memorial Concert on Saturday night in Blackman Auditorium in celebration of the musical and spiritual legacy of the pioneering jazz saxophonist.
Redesigning Boston’s North End
Civil engineering students created an innovative solution for limiting the neighborhood’s traffic problems and pedestrian congestion.
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Living reflections of spirit, soul, and freedom
Theatrical performance by Boston playwright adds perspective to Gallery 360 exhibit capturing experience and yearning in the Underground Railroad
More than ‘just entertainment’
Northeastern students visit ninth graders in Boston to promote media literacy, and help them understand how TV and advertising messages may affect their daily lives
Global leaders join Northeastern’s governing boards
New members bring expertise and global perspective
Empowering the disabled
After 1983 shooting leaves him paraplegic, alumnus builds his life around commitment, service, advocacy, and a philosophy of acceptance
One person’s trash is their treasure
An unwanted toaster and a chance conversation lead Northeastern student to found a campus organization that promotes the reuse of student-life staples — with the ultimate benefit to charity
‘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
Children write their own profiles in courage
More than 40 Boston sixth-graders are recognized for their essays at the 20th annual Max Warburg Courage Curriculum luncheon
Relief at a taxing time
Program helps low-income earners and the elderly figure out their 1040s, for free.
