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After a national search, Thomas Philion has been appointed dean of ����Թ�’s Daniel L. Goodwin College of Education.

At 190 years old, Jonathan the Seychelles giant tortoise recently made for being the “oldest living land animal in the world.” Although anecdotal evidence like this exists that some species of turtles and other ectotherms—or “cold-blooded” animals—live a long time, evidence is spotty and mostly focused on animals living in zoos or a few individuals living in the wild. Now, an international team of 114 scientists, led by ����Թ� and , reports the most comprehensive study of aging and longevity to date comprising data collected in the wild from 107 populations of 77 species of reptiles and amphibians worldwide. 

Through Northeastern's Student Center for Science Engagement, undergraduate students examined air pollution data this summer to study two separate issues: if areas with higher levels of particulate matter (or PM 2.5) correlate with higher cases or mortality rates of COVID-19 and the occurrence of ozone plumes.

Recommendations for the University community regarding face masks, vaccinations, testing and more. 

At ����Թ�, there’s always something new to learn and explore. If you’re still deciding what classes you should take this term, the College of Arts and Sciences has several new courses you can consider. Read about these new offerings, upcoming events and faculty members making the news in this edition of Noteworthy at Northeastern. 

����Թ� is proud to recognize the hard work of its research professors. Meet the 2022 Bernard J. Brommel Distinguished Research Professor, learn about our Juneteenth celebration and more in this edition of Noteworthy at Northeastern. 

Read a recap of Commencement and meet our 2022 Lincoln Laureate. 
 

In collaboration with the Consulate General of Ukraine in Chicago, ����Թ� will host an exhibit to commemorate the 90th anniversary of Holodomor.

����Թ� is thankful for all who are part of our community. Catch up on recent achievements and more in our weekly newsletter.

The forum will be held from 9:00 a.m.-2:30 p.m. on Friday, Sept. 29 at the Arturo Velasquez Institute, the satellite campus of Richard J. Daley College, 2800 S. Western Ave. in Chicago.