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“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

Are apologies always the best policy? New research finds that in food service, they can actually make things worse for businesses and customers.

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AI data centers are largely to blame for the RAM shortage, experts explain.

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For nearly five decades, Ravi Ramamurti has expanded the lens of global business — challenging institutions to recognize the power and potential of emerging markets. As a scholar, teacher, and founder of Northeastern's Center for Emerging Markets, he has turned overlooked economies into central conversations in classrooms and boardrooms alike. By shaping research, influencing policy, and preparing students to lead in a shifting global landscape, Ramamurti exemplifies what it means to be an impact maker.

Researchers recently discovered that the overly agreeable behavior of chatbots depends on what role the AI plays in a conversation. The more personal a relationship, the more they will tell you what you want to hear.

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The Part-Time MBA Class of 2025 brings together 48 professionals with an average of around eight years of work experience and a shared drive to grow.

Nine D'Amore-McKim students were recognized for excellence in the field of supply chain by faculty and judges.

Artificial intelligence took center stage in commercials during the Super Bowl, showcasing both the opportunities and concerns surrounding the technology's growing role in marketing. Professor Koen Pauwels says brands that highlighted AI's human benefits resonated most with audiences, while those leaning into futuristic or unsettling portrayals risked creating skepticism.

Leaders today are expected to understand data, work alongside intelligent systems, and guide organizations through constant change. D'Amore-McKim designed its new AI MBA to meet that reality head-on, combining rigorous quantitative study with leadership development grounded in Northeastern's long-standing commitment to experiential learning.

The apocalypse in Apple TV's “Pluribus” comes with some benefits: The world's supply chains are running more smoothly under an alien hive mind. But efficiency comes with a cost, a Northeastern supply chain expert said.

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