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George Matthews, the former chairman of the Northeastern Board of Trustees. The Northeastern alum, who died Jan. 11, was well known for being the namesake of Matthews Arena, among other achievements. Photo courtesy Northeastern University archives.

George Matthews, namesake of Matthews Arena, remembered as devoted Northeastern alum, successful entrepreneur

Val O’Neill, deputy campus editor January 17, 2024

George Matthews, former chairman of the Northeastern Board of Trustees and namesake of the historic Matthews Arena, died Jan. 11, according to a Northeastern Global News, or NGN, article. He was 93. Matthews...

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Northeastern student Shane McCarthy remembered as involved student, loving son and brother

Northeastern student Shane McCarthy remembered as involved student, loving son and brother

Kristina DaPonte, news staff December 10, 2023

Shane McCarthy, a Northeastern student remembered for his bright personality and adventurous spirit, died Nov. 30 after suffering from complications related to bacterial meningitis, according to an obituary...

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William Jennings holds a saxophone and poses for a photo. Jennings, who died Nov. 4, was remembered by friends as someone excited about the world who constantly put others before himself. Photo courtesy GoFundMe.

Northeastern community and loved ones remember William Jennings

Lily Webber, news staff November 28, 2023

William Jennings, who graduated from Northeastern in May with a degree from the College of Engineering, died Nov. 4. He was 22.  Jennings was killed in a plane crash in Queensland, Australia, along...

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Professor Dale Herbeck poses for a photo. Herbeck was chair of the Communication Studies Department for 10 years before his death Oct. 26. Photo courtesy CAMD Communications Department.

Professor Dale Herbeck remembered as brilliant, empathetic leader and educator

Ethan Wayne, news staff November 13, 2023

Professor Dale Herbeck, a faculty member at Northeastern for over 10 years, died Oct. 26. He was 65.  According to a statement released by the College of Arts, Media and Design, or CAMD, Herbeck joined...

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Associate Professor of Political Science William Kay poses for a portrait in 2013. Kay studied public policy and administration, organization theory and science and technology policy. photo by brooks canaday

NU Professor William Kay leaves legacy as passionate academic, caring professor

Katy Manning, news staff February 13, 2023

The Northeastern community lost a long-term member of the political science faculty to stage 4 cancer Jan. 28. A professor at Northeastern since the late 1980s, William “Woody” Kay, is remembered by...

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Mary Hickey taught in Northeasterns physical therapy program for almost 25 years. Photo courtesy Adam Thomas.

Mary Hickey leaves legacy for NU physical therapy program

Marta Hill, editor-in-chief December 27, 2021

After almost 25 years of teaching in Northeastern’s physical therapy program, Mary Hickey left a legacy. Students and colleagues alike remember her for her presence in the classroom, her one-liners guaranteed...

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Photo courtesy Northeastern University Police Department

Lieutenant Michael Dwyer remembered as devoted, loving

Ethan Wayne, news staff February 5, 2021
Lieutenant Michael J. Dwyer, a veteran officer of the Northeastern University Police Department, or NUPD, who served 44 years on the force, passed away Jan. 25.
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Michaela McLaughlin, an engineering student at Northeastern, died Feb. 12. She was 22 years old.

Michaela McLaughlin remembered as strong, compassionate

Rachel Morford, news correspondent March 4, 2019
Michaela McLaughlin died Feb. 12 after a two year battle with cancer. She was an industrial engineering student at NU, and is remembered for her enduring friendships.
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Susan Setta remembered as dedicated, passionate

Susan Setta remembered as dedicated, passionate

Chris Butler October 26, 2018
Members of Northeastern's Department of Philosophy and Religion commemorated Professor and Department Chair Susan Setta, who died May 14.
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Ed Dinan remembered as compassionate, brilliant

Ed Dinan remembered as compassionate, brilliant

April 11, 2018
Ed Dinan, a nationally recognized Northeastern accounting professor, died on Feb. 16 of natural causes.
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Obituary: Deniz Kocaoglu remembered as fearless, genuine

Obituary: Deniz Kocaoglu remembered as fearless, genuine

October 19, 2017
“She was one of the most pleasant people you could ever meet. She was super stylish and funny — greeting everyone with the brightest smile,” said Paola Agramonte, a third-year music industry major and one of Kocaoglu’s friends. “Whichever path she chose to follow in life, she was going to make it her own and fun.”
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Jack Grinold, who worked as Northeasterns sports information director for 50 years, died April 21. He was 81 years old. / Photo courtesy Matt Houde, Northeastern Athletics

Obituary: Jack Grinold was “the encyclopedia of Northeastern Athletics”

April 29, 2017
Jack Grinold, 81, who made a home on Huntington Avenue for over half a century as Northeastern University’s sports information director and was recognized both nationally and locally for his pride and dedication to the institution, died April 21 after years of declining health.
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