News Student Stories 07.01.25

This Northeastern student is buzzing about bees — and she wants you to do the same

Zoleigh Borg, vice president of the Northeastern Bee Society, has managed nearly 500 hives in her time as a beekeeper, including the pair of hives owned by the Bee Society. Photo by Alyssa Stone/Northeastern University

Zoleigh Borg who is the vice president of the Northeastern Bee Society using a smoker as she manages the hives owned by the Bee Society.

by Cody Mello-Klein in the Northeastern Global News on June 26, 2025

Most people ignore or run from bees, but not Zoleigh Borg ’26 vice president of Northeastern Bee Society. Managing hives is a chance to feel “part of something bigger” –– and inspire others to respect our buzzing neighbors.

This Northeastern student is buzzing about bees — and she wants you to do the same

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