Northeastern researchers develop algorithm that could make underwater robots more economical
The development could cut the cost of these navigation systems from $500,000 to $10,000.
Commencement 2025
Find livestreams, highlights, social moments and more from Northeastern’s 2025 commencements and celebrations in one place.
What are runnels, the man-made channels that help restore salt marshes?
Northeastern research finds that the narrow channels help salt marshes remove nitrogen before it can pollute waterways
Northeastern professor leads global study on why some people hear better in noisy spaces
Jonathan Peelle and his team worked with 25 labs across 10 countries to expand on a paper examining how people perceive noise.
University News
Navigating a New Political Landscape: Frequently Asked Questions
University leaders are working to assess and mitigate the impacts of executive actions and other federal funding and policy changes on our teaching and research enterprise. Here we share real-time information about these impacts and the university’s response.
These Northeastern students befriend a 500-pound sea turtle and a 33-year-old penguin as co-ops at the New England Aquarium
A pair of co-ops dipped their toes into the waters of education and conservation by getting hands-on with marine life.
President Aoun proposes Northeastern educational model for the ‘AI Generation’
Aoun was the keynote speaker at the AI Synergy Summit at Johns Hopkins School of Education in Washington, D.C., on Tuesday.
These graduates earned degrees 13 years apart but built a business partnership on a shared mission to improve mental health care
Finding mental health care can be hard which is why two Northeastern graduates created a partnership between their healthcare startups.
Northeastern honors its organizational partners and Boston neighbors with Heart of Community Awards
Northeastern works with more than 150 Boston organizations with faculty, staff and students volunteering 50,000 hours of their time.
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President Aoun proposes Northeastern educational model for the ‘AI Generation’
Robotaxis in Boston? Waymo’s test run impresses Northeastern autonomous driving expert
How a student project turned into a working relationship with the MBTA
Should we add a Category 6 hurricane to the Saffir-Simpson scale? Experts weigh in
Autistic people are more likely to suffer anxiety, depression and suicidal ideation. So why is it so hard for them to get help?
Artificial intelligence
Escape rooms are fun, but they could also help make VR and AR effective tools for education and AI, research finds
Northeastern researchers turned to an unlikely source for lessons on how to implement AI in immersive learning environments.
Northeastern students develop AI tool to prevent electronic health record outages from delaying care
Tool helps hospitals access patient data during electronic outages, speeding appointment scheduling and supporting more informed treatment.
2025 Commencement
More than 900 master’s degrees awarded at Northeastern’s Toronto campus
Student speaker Sujata Chandrashekhar Gaimar said Northeastern “empowered, motivated and sometimes pushed me to go beyond my fears.”
Northeastern graduates in Seattle urged to lead boldly and connect deeply in an AI world
“We’ve learned that success isn’t just about achieving goals, it’s about bringing others along,” student speaker Shivangi Sharma said.
Thousands of Northeastern graduates celebrate commencement and lifelong community
Northeastern University 2025 Commencement was held at Fenway Park in Boston on Sunday.
Photos: Cheers, speeches and snapshots from 2025 commencement
Graduates celebrate with family, faculty and speakers during Northeastern’s 2025 Commencement ceremonies at Fenway Park and beyond.
Global University System
Entrepreneur David Roux is Northeastern’s 2025 graduate commencement speaker
Roux and his wife Barbara partnered with Northeastern in 2020 to launch the Roux Institute. He will address graduate students on Sunday.
Three Seas at 40: How Northeastern’s immersive marine biology program transforms students into scientists
Three Seas students dive and study off the coasts of Massachusetts, Panama and Washington state for accelerated, graduate-level program.
Research
New intelligent sensors developed by Northeastern researchers improve accuracy and cut energy use
Northeastern researchers have embedded intelligence in a wireless sensor tag, potentially revolutionizing the Internet of Things and AI.
Right turn and right answer, how does the brain differentiate? Northeastern professor explains in new book
In his book, “The Neuroscience of Language,” Northeastern professor Jonathan Peelle writes about how the brain supports communication.
Society & Culture
Mixed-race South Africans build cultural identity through musical groups, Northeastern research shows
How to remember a monarch? Experts examine the options for Queen Elizabeth II’s national memorial
Female entrepreneurs have an advantage when it comes to funding social enterprises, new Northeastern research finds
Business
Is the ‘TACO’ trade market effect real? Business observers break down how investors feel about Trump’s approach to trade
Why e.l.f. paid $1 billion for Hailey Bieber’s rhode beauty line. Spoiler: It’s not just about the skincare
The value of the dollar is dropping. What does that mean for Americans and the world?
Science & Technology
How AI is bringing smarter care to patients and transforming hospital-at-home programs
Giant plume of dust from Africa expected to bring stunning sunsets — and breathing risks — to the Gulf Coast, Northeastern expert warns
New intelligent sensors developed by Northeastern researchers improve accuracy and cut energy use
Israel-Hamas War
After ceasefire deal, how can mediators create a lasting peace in Gaza? Experts unravel the task
The panel at Northeastern’s Boston campus tackled the prospect for peace in the region.
Israel-Hamas ceasefire deal suggests Biden administration ‘did not push as hard as they could have’ for an end to hostilities, expert says
Should both parties sign on the dotted line and ratify the deal, questions about the future of the region still loom large, experts say.
At Northeastern, Israeli artists bring messages of hope between Jewish and Palestinian peoples through music
Artists Neta Weiner and Stav Marin gave a lecture-performance, sharing their philosophy on Palestinian-Israeli reconciliation through music.
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