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Rich Zou, DMSB'27, and Ananda Boateng, DMSB'25, attended two transformative industry conferences and showcased the power of experiential learning.

The sale of TikTok will likely go through because the app is so valuable and because it would be in the interest of key parties in both the U.S. and China, a Northeastern University international business expert says.  Ravi Ramamurti, director of Northeastern's Center for Emerging Markets and a university distinguished professor in international business…

Both Donald and Melania Trump are dipping more than just a toe in the world of so-called “meme” coins: the pair recently launched their own coins, which together have amassed a multi-billion-dollar market capitalization. A meme coin is a type of cryptocurrency that is based in, or gets its name from, a meme or cultural trend. …

Wildfires are reshaping California's insurance market as insurers grapple with rising costs and policyholders face limited options. ‘Rates on homeowners insurance will likely increase, and more insurers may leave,' warns Assistant Professor Weiling Liu, highlighting the growing challenges in fire-prone areas.

Every star athlete has that one breakthrough moment — the game, play or performance that launches them into the spotlight and fuels their confidence. For Northeastern University women's hockey goalie Lisa Jönsson, that moment came at the 2022 U18 World Championships in Madison, Wisconsin. Playing for Sweden, Jönsson stopped 53 of 56 shots in a 3-1 tourney-opening loss…

Sigris Illiana Arriaga Orellana inherited her souvenir shop in Marcala, Honduras, from her mother.  As a small business owner in a rural town of about 15,000 residents, Orellana lacked a system for tracking expenses and monitoring inventory, and she did not speak English.  However, Northeastern University third-year international business students stepped in to help her…

Gender parity on corporate boards is improving globally, led by European quotas. Yet challenges remain, with U.S. progress stalling. We sat down with Professor Ruth Aguilera to explore how inclusive recruitment and diverse perspectives can drive stronger leadership and decision-making.

Industry: Food and Beverage Founding Student Name(s): Rachel Domb Brief Description of Solution: Rooted Living is an eco-friendly snack company aiming to make the wasteful snack industry more sustainable by offering plant-based snacks wrapped in 100% compostable packaging that breaks down in just 3 months. Funding Dollars: $110,000 What led you to launch this venture? I launched Rooted Living because…

Years ago, students in my organizational behavior class often referred to my course informally as "How to Play the Game." Officially, it was titled "Organizational Behavior," but my students understood that success in the workplace operates much like playing and winning a game. A meritocracy functions as a game; you must recognize this to participate…