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After a decade of death, why are sea stars having a baby boom?
1+ hour, 29+ min ago (830+ words) The deadly sea star wasting disease caused a mass die-off of sea stars along the West Coast. But recent signs of a resurgence make experts cautiously optimistic. Once thought to be on the brink of extinction, sea stars along Oregon's…...
Oakland students help expunge criminal records
8+ hour, 48+ min ago (1017+ words) This Northeastern program analyzed critical inequities among Californians with a criminal record who seek a second chance. Effron "Donnie" Veal was 24 years old when he was convicted in 1996 for shooting a man in the legs in San Jose and sentenced…...
The Colorado River is running dry. Is desalination the solution?
4+ day, 19+ hour ago (733+ words) Arizona and Nevada agreed to a trade for desalinated water from the Pacific Ocean as the Colorado River dries. As a megadrought and demands for irrigation and drinking water have reduced parts of the Colorado River to a trickle, water…...
Photos: Robotics, Global Leadership Summit and big swings in baseball
2+ week, 2+ day ago (174+ words) Northeastern Global News It was a busy week for Northeastern's global network! In London, the 2026 Global Leadership Summit kicked off for a two-day extravaganza of events focused on business, technology, innovation and community. University President Joseph. E. Aoun headlined with a…...
Oakland, Silicon Valley graduates told degree is "not just a credential, it's a connection'
1+ mon, 4+ day ago (1034+ words) More than 300 undergraduates and graduate students receive degrees on Holmgren Meadow. OAKLAND, Calif. " In the middle of Northeastern University's commencement ceremony for the Oakland and Silicon Valley graduating class of 2026, a small white dog leaped from a spectator's lap and…...
Photos: Cybersecurity, CBH Institute Day and bike week
1+ mon, 6+ day ago (118+ words) Northeastern Global News Happy Friday, Huskies! This week, Northeastern security officials responded to a cyberattack on the popular online learning platform Canvas that rattled academic institutions. Professors shared their research on emerging tech during presentations on CBH Institute Day. Meanwhile,…...
Bicyclists ready to celebrate National Bike Month
1+ mon, 1+ week ago (467+ words) Activities will be held on Centennial Common on Northeastern's Boston campus on Tuesday morning. It's a 12-plus-mile journey and climbs some notorious hills. Thankfully, Northeastern University professor David Myers has an electric-assist bike for his regular commute from Wellesley to…...
A marathon under two hours has been achieved. What's next?
1+ mon, 2+ week ago (1426+ words) A marathon officially completed under two hours is an immense feat, Northeastern University experts said. What's the next record for these endurance runners? A sub-2-hour marathon has been a benchmark that endurance runners have targeted for decades. Athletes pushed…...
What happened after the fast-food pay raise in California? Data explains
1+ mon, 3+ week ago (1015+ words) Watch live: School of Law Commencement Northeastern University research finds higher pay reshaped staffing and employer strategies, highlighting the ongoing debate over minimum wage impacts on jobs and the economy." Fast-food workers in California may be earning more money, but…...
Commencement 2026 - Northeastern Oakland & Silicon Valley Commencement 2026
1+ mon, 4+ week ago (16+ words) Northeastern Oakland & Silicon Valley Commencement 2026 Northeastern Global News Northeastern Oakland & Silicon Valley Commencement 2026...