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Managers tend to give more work to employees they perceive as being more intrinsically motivated under the “naive belief” that those workers will enjoy the extra work, new Northeastern research shows. by Cesareo Contreras March 18, 2026 A decade ago, when working as a junior analyst in a Chicago marketing firm, Sangah Bae was winding down…Northeastern Global News
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What is the Strait of Hormuz, and why does it matter?
Northeastern Global NewsExperts on supply chains, geopolitics and the Middle East explain why the Strait of Hormuz is dominating headlines.
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Award-winning lecturer says humanity overcomes AI
Northeastern Global NewsNortheastern University marketing professor Koen Pauwels was the recipient of the 62nd annual Robert D. Klein University Lecturer Award.
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As Pokémon cards explode in value, should you too invest in cardboard?
Northeastern Global NewsCao Fang and John Bai say Pokémon cards have the potential to be part of an investor's diverse portfolio — provided they understand the risks.
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How Apple's new low-cost MacBook Neo may shake up the market
Northeastern Global NewsWith the MacBook Neo, Apple is targeting students and budget-conscious consumers. Alex DePaoli provides analysis of this strategy.
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Weiling Liu is redefining financial econometrics
Assistant Professor Weiling Liu reimagined a flagship econometrics course at D'Amore-McKim, swapping legacy tools for Python and machine learning, all while earning the Rupert Teaching Innovation & Excellence Award along the way.
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Where data meets design: teaching visual thinking for business
The Rupert Award-winning professor uses competitions, real-world standards, and a healthy respect for human ingenuity to turn business students into world-class data storytellers.
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Celebrate the power of our community on Giving Day 2026
Each year, the entire university community comes together to support the students and programs that make Northeastern so special. Giving Day has become a tradition, with alumni, friends, and families all joining in to pay it forward.
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AI, energy and geopolitics: Leadership's triple transition challenge
World Economic ForumMark Esposito argues in a piece for World Economic Forum that world economic leaders would be short-sighted to not consider energy and geopolitics alongside AI investments.
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Advancing a global career
“The MBA strengthened my analytical skills, exposed me to modern business tools like AI, and gave me countless opportunities to apply what I was learning directly to my work.” – Binglei (Leilei) Zhou, MBA'23
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Growing as a human-focused leader
“One of the things I've appreciated most about the program is how it integrates technology into coursework. With my workplace starting to adopt AI tools, learning about these concepts in class has given me the skills and confidence to navigate technological change effectively.” – Jacqueline (Jackie) Scherer, MBA'28
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The customer might always be right, but apologies actually backfire in customer service
NGNAre apologies always the best policy? New research finds that in food service, they can actually make things worse for businesses and customers.