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A sign that reads "Northeastern University." NUSL JLAJ canceled its speaker event after the university required it provide a list of attendees.

Free speech advocacy group alleges ‘viewpoint discrimination’ at Northeastern

Katarina Schmeiszer, news staff April 30, 2025

The Foundation for Individual Rights and Expression wrote a letter April 25 to James Hackney, the dean of Northeastern University School of Law, condemning the university for requiring a list of attendees prior to a speaker event titled “Israel’s Attack on Gaza: The Question...

Students browse organization showcases in Krentzman Quad April 10. Student-led clubs, associations and varsity sports teams spent the day campaigning for donations through informational table displays and all day challenges.

Northeastern community comes together on Giving Day to raise $3.6 million for student organizations

Grace Cargill, news staff April 30, 2025

For 24 hours, Northeastern’s Boston campus transformed for the annual 24-hour Giving Day fundraising celebration April 10.  Student organizations, clubs, varsity sports, colleges and other campus institutions spent the day campaigning for donations. By the time the clock...

The White House in Washington March 8. Northeastern has largely relied on its "Navigating a New Political Landscape" FAQ page to communicate since Trump took office.

First 100 days: How Northeastern has adapted to Trump 2.0

Bowen Rivera, news staff April 29, 2025

After taking the oath of office Jan. 20, President Donald Trump promised that under his leadership, he would bring America into a new “golden age.” Now, 100 days into his presidency, the nation is adapting to a significant shift in government policies and priorities. Trump...

A sign reading "Face covering required indoors" next to the Northeastern University logo Feb. 8, 2022. COVID-19 shifted the goals and priorities of students to include focusing more on family and finding new hobbies. File photo by Marta Hill.

Five years later, Northeastern students reflect on COVID-19 lockdowns

Harrison Zuritsky, news correspondent April 28, 2025

On March 13, 2020, President Donald Trump declared COVID-19 a national emergency. What followed was nearly a year of lockdowns, then a year of masks and social distancing. For many, it’s a blurry period, and the lockdowns created a sense of isolation and discovery that exposed...

The interior of the RAISE Lab in EXP. The organization fosters both a welcoming and research-centered environment for passionate student scientists.

Inside RAISE, a club leading water contamination research

Gabriella Mbaoua, news correspondent April 28, 2025

At Northeastern’s Research Alliance in Science and Engineering project, researchers aim to answer one essential question: What is the most effective way to tackle water contamination? The Research Alliance in Science and Engineering, or RAISE, project, co-founded by chemistry...

Dr. Saiph Savage presents a powerpoint to a group of students June 11, 2024. Savage emphasized how AI helps with job searches. Photo courtesy Khoury College Photography Team

How Northeastern’s Civic A.I. Lab is leveraging AI to help gig workers find jobs

Vivian Racine, news correspondent April 27, 2025

In the age of artificial intelligence-generated artwork and ChatGPT-ed assignments, AI is often criticized for reducing the need for human work. Yet, Northeastern’s Civic A.I. Lab, directed by Saiph Savage, assistant professor in the Khoury College of Computer Sciences, is...

President Trump signs the Consolidated Appropriations Act Dec. 27, 2020. Throughout his second term, several American universities and colleges faced unprecedented governmental pressures and demands, including Northeastern. Photo courtesy Trump White House Archived

‘Many’ Northeastern students have legal status restored as Trump administration shifts policy amid wave of lawsuits

Frances Klemm, news staff April 26, 2025

Several international Northeastern students have had their Student and Exchange Visitor Information System records restored, allowing them to continue their studies in the United States, according to an April 25 update from the university. The restorations come after officials...

A collage consisting of pro-Palestine protesters, BPD, NUPD and pro-Israel protesters from the Northeastern University Palestine encampment April 25 to April 27. Photos by Margot Murphy, Darin Zullo, Jessica Xing, Rachel Umansky-Castro, Sofia Sawchuk and Marta Hill. Graphic by Margot Murphy.

One year later: A look back at Northeastern’s 48-hour pro-Palestinian encampment

Around 8 a.m. April 25, 2024, a group of approximately 30 pro-Palestinian protesters gathered on Centennial Common. They caught the attention of commuters and students on their way to finals as they rotated through various chants.  Soon, more protesters streamed in, donning...

Members of SARC hang a banner on the Centennial Common stone wall. The organization quickly moved the event into Shillman Hall when it began to rain.

‘It was really powerful’: Northeastern’s Sexual Assault Response Coalition hosts second annual Take Back the Night

Sara Sajjad, news correspondent April 25, 2025

Despite the rain, Northeastern’s Sexual Assault Response Coaltion, or SARC, showed up and showed out April 15 for its second-annual “Take Back the Night,” an event aimed at bringing survivors of sexual assault and allies together to show solidarity, create a sense of community...

Northeastern graduates toss their caps into the air during the graduation ceremony at Fenway Park May 5, 2024. David A. Thomas, the president of Morehouse College in Atlanta, spoke at last year's undergraduate commencement.

Atlantic Records CEO Elliot Grainge tapped as 2025 undergraduate commencement speaker

Kristina DaPonte, news staff April 24, 2025

Atlantic Records CEO and Northeastern alum Elliot Grainge will deliver the 2025 commencement address to the university’s graduating class May 11, Northeastern announced Thursday.  While enrolled at Northeastern, Grainge co-founded Take Boston, a now-defunct nightlife promotion...

A collection of flags, from countries such as the United States and Cuba, sit on a table. The federal government has revoked over 1,000 international students' visas since the beginning of 2025, including more than 40 Northeastern students and recent graduates.

Q&A: What it’s like to be a first-generation student during the second Trump administration

Emily Rodriguez, news staff April 23, 2025

Hardline immigration policy was a cornerstone of President Donald Trump’s 2016 campaign. He vowed to “build the wall” on the US-Mexico border, halt immigration from Muslim-majority countries and crack down on sanctuary cities. In the 2024 race, he promised that, if elected,...

A collage of Northeastern's Ell Hall (left) and the White House. Vijay advises international students to consult legal counsel. Photos by Nia Calais and Zoe MacDiarmid. Collage by Margot Murphy.

Q&A: Immigration attorneys discuss why visas are being revoked, what students can do

Frances Klemm, news staff April 22, 2025

In March, Columbia University graduate and Palestinian activist Mahmoud Khalil became one of the first reported cases of a non-citizen in the U.S. who had their legal status terminated due to political advocacy since President Donald Trump took office. Now, almost 100 days...