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Paging Dr. Alexa: How Amazon, Walmart, are making healthcare like fast food
Is Amazon's Alexa going to diagnose your next bout of flu? Although hypothetical in nature, Professor Timothy Hoff believes it's a future that's not far off. Hoff explores the current state of healthcare and its impact on patient-doctor relationships for News at Northeastern.
Startup brings virtual reality tours to apartment hunting
Don't you wish the apartment photos you saw online matched the in-person showing? Cameron Billings, DMSB'16, and John Puma, DMSB'17, founded Wizio, to make that a possibility. Their startup provides virtual reality tours of rental properties using high-definition 360-degree photography.
Graduates succeed across all levels and sectors of the accounting industry
“The accelerated program fast-tracked my career. I was offered an internship position in the spring semester and have now accepted a full-time position.” – Kristopher Moran, MS in Accounting'17
Northeastern recognized for excellence in fostering entrepreneurship
Northeastern University was honored Tuesday night with this year's Entrepreneurial University Award at the Deshpande Symposium for Innovation and Entrepreneurship in Higher Education. The award is presented annually to an institution that “demonstrates overall excellence in innovation and entrepreneurship.”
Bursts of inspiration come from bursts of communication
Recent research from Professor Christoph Riedl finds that the secret to effective teamwork is all about the timing. What could this mean for your work communications?
Instagram takeover: Marina Hess
Marina Hess, DMSB'20, MSA'21, is taking over the @damoremckim Instagram account this week, detailing her recent experiences on the dialogue Driving Growth in Russia: From Building on Bones to Building on Blockchains. Follow along beginning today for an inside look at her time abroad!
Eaton named Poets&Quants Best & Brightest Online MBA student
Sako Eaton, MBA'18, was named one of Poets&Quants “Best &Brightest” Online MBA students. Eaton was one of 40 learners to be honored, including fellow Northeastern University student Christal Desmarais, MBA'18.
Asia is ripe for investments. Here’s how US companies can capitalize
Denial of service: The debate between religious freedom and marketplace inclusion
Assistant Professor Daniele Mathras examines policy implications for conflict that can arise between businesses and customers of differing religious ideologies.