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Student activists stage sit-in, rally

Student activists stage sit-in, rally

April 16, 2015
In light of the movements to increase wages to $15 for all minimum wage employees and fair salaries for adjunct faculty, student activists held two events on Tuesday, April 14.
NUMA wins four awards

NUMA wins four awards

April 15, 2015
As the academic year comes to a close, the Northeastern University Marketing Association (NUMA)’s members have four awards to show for their work.
New graduate program offered

New graduate program offered

April 15, 2015
For those looking to advance their studies in international affairs, a new graduate program through Northeastern could become an enticing option.
NU ranked 90th by student choice

NU ranked 90th by student choice

April 15, 2015
While US News and World Report ranked Northeastern 42nd on its list of best schools in the country, it appears students may not be quite as infatuated with the university. In the recently published 2015 list of the Top 100 Colleges by Student Choice, NU was ranked 90th.
Engineers design "Farm Arm"

Engineers design “Farm Arm”

April 8, 2015
A group of Northeastern University engineering students have designed prosthetics that could help agricultureworkers with disabilities continue to thrive in the field.
NUterm offers flexibility

NUterm offers flexibility

April 8, 2015
For freshmen looking to get ahead in their academic careers, a new option offers them more classes and co-curricular experiences now and increased flexibility in later years.
Panel raises drug awareness

Panel raises drug awareness

April 8, 2015
Some people perceive marijuana, ecstasy and LSD as triggers of personal demons. Rick Doblin, however, sees these drugs as tools to heal them.
Programs offered in California

Programs offered in California

April 2, 2015
With recent focus on developing opportunities for science, technology, engineering and math (STEM) education, Northeastern University is slated to open a new space in Silicon Valley. The satellite campus, coined Northeastern University – Silicon Valley, will include an 8,000-square-foot space owned by Integrated Device Technology (IDT), set to open in the fall, as well as several smaller hubs in major companies around the city that will open at a later date.
myNEU COOL receives redesign

myNEU COOL receives redesign

April 1, 2015
For those searching for co-ops and careers, a renovated version of myNEU COOL, set to launch its first phase next month, is designed to modernize the process – making it easier and more efficient for both employers and students to find positions.
Group demands survey results

Group demands survey results

April 1, 2015
Amidst growing awareness of sexual assault on college campuses and a Title IX suit filed against the university, Northeastern students are stepping up and advocating for increased transparency and resources for survivors on campus.
Trevor Noah replaces Jon Stewart on "The Daily Show"

Trevor Noah replaces Jon Stewart on “The Daily Show”

March 30, 2015
Comedy Central announced today that Trevor Noah, a correspondent for “The Daily Show” will be filling the soon-to-be vacant position behind the anchor desk when current host Jon Stewart leaves the show later this year.
Engineering complex slated to open fall 2016

Engineering complex slated to open fall 2016

March 26, 2015
Launching Northeastern into a new realm of research and accommodating students’ growing interest in science- and engineering-related fields, the university’s new interdisciplinary science and engineering complex (ISEC) is slated for completion in fall of 2016. It will be the first development dedicated to private research in Roxbury.