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Dominique Beron jumping over a hurdle.
May 30, 2024

Dominique Biron turned weaknesses into strengths on her way to the NCAA track and field championships

The fifth-year Northeastern heptathlete has dealt with ADHD and anxiety while competing at the highest level.

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Your podcast needs a theme song. Good Dog Licensing can help

This student-run Northeastern organization connects musicians with creatives looking to make their projects sing.

Fiona Howard’s body was collapsing. Now she’s a world-ranked dressage rider aiming for the Paris Paralympics

After nearly dying, the 2021 graduate and experienced equestrian had to learn to ride all over again.

Why James Corden is looking to use tax breaks to build on Barbie’s success and woo more Hollywood filming to Britain

The ex Late Late Show host’s plan for a studio in NE England is part of government-backed efforts to keep film stars flocking to Britain.

A Black soldier receives a full military funeral — 83 years after his death. Here is his story

The Northeastern Civil Rights and Restorative Justice project re-examined a military police killing of a Black soldier in 1941.

Albert King's white marble military tombstone.

We’re addicted to ‘true crime’ stories. This class investigates why

MSCR 3920: True Crime Media unpacks our collective fascination with the darkest parts of human nature.

An illustration of four people standing in a room in front of 6 TV screens of diffeerent sizes that show Elizabeth Holmes on them.

These Northeastern graduates are improving our neighborhoods one tree at a time

The drive to plant and care for trees has never been more important. The Northeastern community is doing its part in Greater Boston.

Cathleen and Thomas Griffin planting a tree.

This former cheerleader is aiming to be a ‘world-class star’ in hammer throw

Liangie Calderon, a Northeastern sophomore, won the Under-20 Puerto Rico championship last summer as a relative newcomer to the sport.

Liangie Calderon mid hammer throw.

This student spent co-op on an island helping protect sea turtles and other endangered species

An environmental conservation volunteer in Seychelles included diving with coral and helping sea turtles to safety.

Illustration of Hans Van Der Sande squatting in front of a tortoise making observations.

Why is this Northeastern student and ROTC cadet running a marathon with a 40-pound weight on her back?

Kayla McCann, a 5-foot-4 nursing student, is running in her boots and fatigues with a heavy rucksack in a race for charity.

Kayla McCann running in her uniform with a weighted rucksack.

Northeastern co-op goes bananas with Santa Rosa Primate Project in Costa Rica

Leah Orman is literally monkeying around. This biology student is helping research and protect capuchin monkeys for her international co-op.

A capuchin monkey in a tree.

‘Landmark in survey research’: How the COVID States Project analyzed the pandemic with objectivity

Four years ago David Lazer formed the Northeastern-led effort — resulting in more than 100 cutting-edge reports and national media coverage.

Alessandro Vespignani writing on a sheeg of paper with a red pen.

96-year-old senior center resident shocks Northeastern Hillel volunteers with an astounding story — her father donated their building to the university

Fay Wilgoren’s father was a Husky through and through. At 96, she’s sharing his incredible story.

Gabrielle Bailey sitting in a chair across from Fey Wilgoren talking.

Five decades after his graduation, a legendary general returns to Northeastern as an inductee into the ROTC Hall of Fame

Major Gen. Salvatore Cambria, a leader of U.S. Army Special Forces operations, retired in 2012 after a highly decorated career of 36 years.

Headshot of Major General Salvatore Cambria.

Can pottery be therapy? This psychology student thinks so.

The fifth-year Northeastern psychology major is passionate about studying and sharing the peace he finds at the wheel.

David Chatson throwing pottery on a wheel at the Create Art in Community studio.

Forced labor in the clothing industry is rampant and hidden. This AI-powered search platform can expose it.

Supply Trace combines AI with on-the-ground investigation to trace apparel to regions with a high risk of forced labor.

An illustration of a person holding up a phone displaying a database while workers sit at sewing machines in the background.

This Northeastern graduate thinks you’d be perfect for ‘The Amazing Race’

As a casting professional, Alex Sharp has unearthed talent for reality competition shows including ‘Lego Masters’ and ‘Chopped.’

Headshot of Alex Sharp.

Mike Sirota, rated as a high first-round pick, could be Northeastern’s greatest baseball player

Sirota, a 6-foot-3-inch junior, is ranked among the top 11 picks overall in the upcoming Major League Baseball Draft.

Mike Sirota up at bat.

We can’t combat climate change without changing minds. This psychology class explores how.

PSYC-4660: Humans & Nature is part of a larger push at Northeastern to explore the intersection between environmental and brain sciences.

Illustration of two human heads with trees growing inside of them next to pipes emitting gases into the air.

Daniel Gwynn sat on death row for 30 years. Meet the Northeastern law grad who helped set him free

“We’re lifting up the humanity of our clients,” says Gretchen Engel, a 1992 graduate of Northeastern School of Law.

Daniel Gwynn posing with four other people.

Northeastern loves Paws. He loves Northeastern more.

A behind-the-scenes peek at the mascot, the TikTok star, the Husky legend.

Northeastern's husky mascot, Paws, lays down on dozens of husky stuffed animals while wearing a black suit with a red tie.

From Congo to Northeastern, the resilient journey of a basketball star

Sixteen-year-old Gemima Motema and her two cousins were stranded in the U.S. by war in their homeland. That was six years ago.

Gemima Motema posing with a basketball.

What makes a movie fight scene hit? Stage combat expert breaks down iconic fight scenes from ‘Mission: Impossible’ and ‘The Matrix’

Former Northeastern track athletes move on to next phase of running education as marathoners compete at US Olympic Trials

Michael Duggan and Cameron Dickson shared a coach in Northeastern’s Matt Lonergan, who helped them train for their new event.

Time lapse photo of runners in the New York Marathon.

Why American Girl has been a perfect fit for this creative writing professor 

Northeastern’s Kathryn Reiss has authored several mystery novels for American Girl alongside her award-winning middle grade fiction.

The Julie American Girl doll wearing a white shirt with a peace symbol and purple sunglasses.

How one philosopher is thinking about the problem of deepfakes, AI and the ‘arms race’ to rein in deception online

Deepfakes and AI-generated images are ubiquitous, and it’s getting increasingly difficult to sort fact from fiction, says deception expert.

AI generated image of a human head.

What the Super Bowl, Beanpot and other sporting events teach us about coping with pressure

How do athletes block out distractions and focus on what matters? The lessons are universal, according to Northeastern experts.

Allegiant Stadium with a display of the Kansas City Chiefs logo and the San Francisco 49ers logo.