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Students who attended this year's Summer 2 Paris Dialogue of Civilizations pose for a group photo. The project-based program taught students about fashion marketing. Photo courtesy Ola Gradzka.

View into a Dialogue: Students learn fashion marketing, business during Paris Dialogue of Civilizations

Lawrence Brown, news staff October 4, 2024

Fashion is a hot topic for many on Northeastern’s campus. Each summer, a small group of students get the opportunity to immerse themselves in the world of fashion and embark on a five-week Dialogue of Civilizations in Paris, widely considered the style capital of the world.  Compared...

A view of the Nahant Bay. Northeastern was approved to expand its Marine Science Center in Nahant through an eminent domain lawsuit against the town. File photo by Elisa Figueras.

‘It’s taken the form of a crusade’: Court rules in favor of proposed Northeastern expansion in Nahant

Lily Cooper, news staff September 26, 2024

A Massachusetts appeals court ruled in favor of Northeastern’s proposed expansion of its Marine Science Center in Nahant Sept. 16, delivering another win for the university after nearly six years of legal pushback from the local government and town residents.  Northeastern’s...

The townhouse at 247 E. 71st St. in New York City. Northeastern purchased the $5.5 million property, which is located on the same block as Marymount Manhattan College, Aug. 19. Photo courtesy Marta Hill.

Northeastern purchases $5.5 million townhouse next to Marymount Manhattan College

Eli Curwin, news staff September 10, 2024

Northeastern purchased a $5.5 million, 4,000-square-foot townhouse located in the Upper East Side of Manhattan Aug. 19, according to a deed filed in the New York City Register’s Office.  Located on 247 E. 71st St., the three-bedroom, three-and-a-half-bathroom residence...

Daniel Auderer stands in an SPD uniform. The former SFD officer filed a $20 million lawsuit against the city of Seattle. Photo courtesy Lucy Parsons Labs.

Former Seattle police officer, fired over callous remarks about death of Northeastern graduate student, files $20 million wrongful termination lawsuit

Emily Spatz, campus editor August 19, 2024

Daniel Auderer, the former Seattle police officer who was fired in July after he was heard on body camera footage joking and laughing about the death of a Northeastern graduate student, has filed a $20 million lawsuit against the city of Seattle. His claim alleges wrongful termination...

Daniel Auderer stands in an SPD uniform. The former SFD officer filed a $20 million lawsuit against the city of Seattle. Photo courtesy Lucy Parsons Labs.

‘Cruel mockery’: Seattle police officer recorded on body camera laughing about Northeastern student’s death fired by department

Emily Spatz, campus editor July 20, 2024

The Seattle Police Department officer who was heard on body camera footage last year laughing and joking about the death of a Northeastern graduate student was fired July 17, officials confirmed to The News.  Interim Chief of Police Sue Rahr terminated the officer, Daniel...

A rendering of the proposed building that will be a part of the Roux Institute. Northeastern’s plan to expand the Roux Institute using the former B&M Baked Beans Factory was approved by the Portland Planning Board June 11. Photo courtesy Portland Planning Board.

Northeastern’s Roux Institute expands into former baked beans factory

Val O’Neill, managing editor June 25, 2024

For Northeastern, Beantown just keeps on growing. This time — to a former baked beans factory.  The Portland Planning Board approved June 11 the university’s plan to expand its Maine-based graduate campus and research facility, the Roux Institute, into the old B&M...

A banner on the Marymount Manhattan College campus. Following the May 29 announcement that Northeastern will be acquiring Marymount Manhattan College, some students at the New York City college expressed concerns over MMC maintaining its identity through the acquisition.

Marymount students concerned about majors, maintaining school’s identity amid Northeastern acquisition

Zoe MacDiarmid, news staff June 11, 2024

When news broke May 29 that Northeastern had acquired Marymount Manhattan College, or MMC, in New York City, current MMC fourth-year acting major Abby Mulligan said her dad, who had just read about the merger in The New York Times, was the first to tell her.  “At first,...

An American flag flies on top of Ell Hall on Northeastern’s Boston campus. The university announced a new merger with Marymount Manhattan College May 29.

Northeastern announces merger with Marymount Manhattan College in New York City

Kristina DaPonte and Emily Spatz May 29, 2024

Northeastern announced Wednesday morning that it will acquire Marymount Manhattan College, a small, private liberal arts institution in New York City that has struggled with declining enrollment in recent years. The merger will mark Northeastern’s 14th campus and comes less...

Kevin Dave, the police officer who struck Kandula in his cruiser in January 2023. Photo courtesy Lucy Parsons Labs.

Seattle police officer who struck, killed Northeastern graduate student issued traffic infraction

Emily Spatz, campus editor March 6, 2024

The Seattle police officer who struck and killed Northeastern graduate student Jaahnavi Kandula last year has been issued a traffic infraction for second-degree negligent driving, according to legal documents acquired by The News. Kevin Dave, the officer who was driving over...

Kevin Dave, the police officer who struck Kandula in his cruiser in January 2023. Photo courtesy Lucy Parsons Labs.

Seattle police officer who fatally struck Northeastern graduate student will not face charges, prosecutors say

Juliette Piovoso, deputy campus editor February 22, 2024

Prosecutors will not pursue felony charges against the Seattle police officer who hit and killed Northeastern graduate student Jaahnavi Kandula with a police cruiser while on duty due to a lack of evidence, the King County Prosecutor’s Office stated in a memo to the Seattle...

The Mills College Art Museum stands at 5000 MacArthur Blvd in Oakland, CA. "Look up to the Sky," dedicated to Bay Area creator Hung Liu, opened Jan. 20 and will be open until March 24.

Look Up to the Sky: Mills College Art Museum exhibit honors Hung Liu’s art and mentorship

Gabriella Mbaoua, news correspondent February 16, 2024

Jan. 20  marked the opening of a new exhibit at Mills College Art Museum, a gallery building founded in 1925 that hosts many exhibitions year round featuring works from artists all over the world. Students, faculty, staff and all campus visitors can experience a variety of artwork...

Mitchell Rusitzky poses for a photo while holding his Emmy at the Children’s & Family Creative Arts Emmys Dec. 16.  The 2023 alum, along with his team at Baobab Studios, earned an Emmy in the Outstanding Interactive Media category for the game “Galactic Catch.” Photo courtesy of Alex Tinsman.

Northeastern student celebrates his last final by winning an Emmy

James Mills, news correpondent February 3, 2024

When Mitchell Rusitzky’s first co-op came to an end, he could have left his projects halfway finished. Instead, he dropped an anchor and continued working full-time on top of a full course load. The project was with an animation studio he now works for full-time, which would...