Police found Emily Staupe, a Northeastern research assistant, 30, dead Sunday after she ingested crystallized cyanide in her Milford home, according to multiple reports. A member of Staupe’s family contacted authorities early in the morning for help. A sandwich bag labeled ‘cyanide’ was found next to her body.
Renovations to Northeastern’s Burlington campus, first announced in the spring, will be funded by a $12 million grant from George J. Kostas, a 1943 College of Engineering graduate. The grant for the George J. Kostas Research Institute for Homeland Security will be the largest gift for a capital project in the university’s history.
We are a programming and advocating body on campus. We put on programs for the residents, we advocate by them by posting up flyers, for example, asking if students have laundry problems or comments, complaints or suggestions in your hall that can make your on-campus living experience any better.
CUP brings all the major entertainment to campus, and we do everything from concerts to comedians to lectures to interactive events. It’s a really good way to get people who are interested in all different things together in one place.
HEAT originally started back in the spring of 2007, when we encouraged President [Joseph] Aoun to sign the ACUPCC (American College & University Presidents’ Climate Commitment), basically a commitment that many college presidents have signed to show the commitment of their institution to become a sustainable, climate-controlled campus.
Northeastern placed second on the 2011 US News and World Report Best Colleges: Up-and-Coming National Universities, sharing the spot with Drexel University in Philadelphia, which also has a co-op program, and Arizona State University.
Greg Cronin took over the hockey program in 2005, and a lot has changed since posting a dismal 3-24-7 record. Nine of his players have signed professional contracts, and another eight of his players attended NHL developmental camps during this off-season. He even made an NCAA Tournament appearance in 2009.
As summer comes to a close, it’s finally time to get the 2010-11 season underway. To open Northeastern’s fall season, the women’s soccer team will welcome reigning Southeast Conference (SEC) champion South Carolina to the newly renovated Parsons Field.
Parsons, which no longer hosts any collegiate football, was in desperate need of a face-lift, and the women will look to kick things off in a positive way Sunday.
For the second year in a row, Northeastern jumped double digits in the US News and World Report college rankings, reaching its highest placement ever: 69th. Two years ago, Northeastern broke into the top 100 National Universities in the 96th spot. Last year, it went up to 80 and this year it rose another 11 spots to 69, tying with the University of Connecticut and Virginia Tech.
SGA is the Student Government Association. It represents undergraduate students on campus. We just work to make sure students get the most out of their time here, whether it be in academics or student life or anywhere else in the university. 
Northeastern placed second on the 2011 US News and World Report Best Colleges: Up-and-Coming National Universities, sharing the spot with Drexel University in Philadelphia, which also has a co-op program, and Arizona State University. 
