Northeastern University is a private research university with its main campus in the Fenway-Kenmore and Roxbury neighborhoods of Boston, Massachusetts, United States. Founded in 1898 by the Boston Young Men's Christian Association as the Evening Institute for Younger Men, it evolved from an all-male institution focused on part-time evening classes for working professionals into a comprehensive university. Incorporated as Northeastern College in 1916, it achieved university status in 1922 and has since grown into a globally oriented institution renowned for its innovative cooperative education (co-op) program, which integrates rigorous academics with up to 18 months of full-time professional experience. This model has made Northeastern a leader in experiential learning, attracting a diverse student body from over 140 countries and fostering strong industry partnerships in fields like technology, engineering, business, and health sciences. Classified as an R1 Doctoral University with very high research activity, it conducts extensive research with annual expenditures exceeding $200 million, focusing on areas such as artificial intelligence, cybersecurity, climate change, and biotechnology. The university enrolls approximately 20,000 undergraduates and 15,000 graduate students across its Boston headquarters and satellite campuses in Charlotte, Seattle, Silicon Valley, Toronto, and London. It is home to notable programs like the D'Amore-McKim School of Business, the Khoury College of Computer Sciences, and the College of Engineering, and emphasizes global engagement through study abroad and research initiatives. Northeastern's alumni network includes over 300,000 members worldwide, contributing to its reputation as a hub for innovation and social mobility. The university has faced some controversies, including criticisms over its aggressive expansion and real estate practices in Boston, which have led to community displacement allegations, and occasional debates about the intensity of its co-op requirements affecting student well-being. However, it maintains a strong commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion, with initiatives supporting underrepresented groups, and has been recognized for its sustainability efforts and high graduation rates.