Two new faculty members, Ryan Cordell and David Smith, are among a group at Northeastern investigating the emerging field of digital humanities.
3Qs: Celebrating America’s independence
William Fowler, Distinguished Professor of History, examines the intriguing history of the Declaration of Independence and the Fourth of July.
For student entrepreneurs, inconvenience makes room for opportunity
Three Northeastern students have launched an online social platform that pairs renters looking to sublet with students in need of housing.
3Qs: A ‘history’ lesson for educators
Shaunna Harrington, CPS professor and former Boston high school teacher, assesses how educators can help boost students’ slumping test scores
3Qs: A political conflict ended, but still reverberating
The sesquicentennial of the Civil War is an opportunity to revisit its legacy; the many ways that it continues to affect our society and culture. Here, Professor Ballard Campbell, an expert in American political history, discusses how the political divisions of the 1860s continue to resonate in our politics. Campbell is a Distinguished Lecturer for the Organization of American Historians.
Revolution aids research into earlier era of unrest
In Tunisia, a doctoral student studying the social movements of 1968 has perfect timing — a new social revolution allowing people to express themselves freely has opened fertile ground for his research.
3Qs: Technology and the power of sound
In his new book, “Sonic Persuasion: Reading Sound in the Recorded Age,” Greg Goodale, assistant professor of communication studies, critically analyzes how a wide range of actual sounds — from U.S. presidents’ audio recordings to cartoon soundtracks — have been used as persuasive devices, often providing greater meaning to interpretations of identity, culture and history.
