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A new sign and hand sanitizer dispenser in Curry Student Center.

University announces new health violations tipline, threatens students who party with suspension

Corey Dockser, news correspondent August 28, 2020
In an email sent to students today, the university announced that students who host or attend unsafe gatherings during the pandemic face suspension. The email also announced a new tipline.
Northeastern's reopening plan is reliant on students acting responsibly and not gathering in large groups.

Northeastern sends warning letter to first-years who expressed intent to party in Instagram poll

Corey Dockser, news correspondent August 21, 2020
In a warning letter sent to incoming first-year students, Senior Vice Chancellor for Student Affairs Madeleine Estabrook said partying is "unacceptable."
Testing at Cabot Center began on Monday.

Northeastern reports 1 positive out of 3,949 tests in first 3 days of testing

Deanna Schwartz and Charlie Wolfson August 21, 2020
The first three days of COVID-19 testing at Northeastern’s facility in Cabot Physical Education Center produced one positive result, Northeastern announced Friday morning.
Rebecca's Café, a beloved campus eatery, is closing permanently.

Rebecca’s Café to close permanently

Deanna Schwartz, managing editor August 19, 2020
Rebecca's will be replaced with a dining facility operated by Chartwells.
President Aoun spoke with Huntington News editors via Microsoft Teams Tuesday.

6 takeaways from The News’ interview with President Aoun

Charlie Wolfson and Deanna Schwartz August 18, 2020
Northeastern President Joseph E. Aoun spoke with The News in an hour-long video call Aug. 18. Here are six key takeaways from the interview.
Northeastern President Joseph E. Aoun.

Q&A: President Aoun discusses Northeastern’s diversity goals with The News

Kelly Chan, Deanna Schwartz, and George Barker August 18, 2020
Northeastern President Joseph E. Aoun spoke with The News in an hour-long video call Tuesday about his anti-racism and diversity goals for the university.
President Aoun wears a mask created by Northeastern student Naomi Silver.

Q&A: President Aoun discusses reopening Northeastern

Kelly Chan, Deanna Schwartz, and George Barker August 18, 2020
Northeastern President Joseph E. Aoun spoke with The News in an hour-long video call Tuesday about Northeastern’s plans to reopen for the fall 2020 semester.
Madeleine Estabrook, senior vice chancellor for student affairs.

Q&A: Senior Vice Chancellor for Student Affairs on fall student life

Deanna Schwartz and George Barker August 11, 2020

Madeleine Estabrook, senior vice chancellor for student affairs, discussed details of fall student life and safety regulations in a video call with The News Monday. Estabrook answered questions about topics including isolation housing, consequences for violating public health...

NU assembles advisory board to improve NUPD's relationship with students, surrounding community

NU assembles advisory board to improve NUPD’s relationship with students, surrounding community

Mihiro Shimano, news staff August 9, 2020

On June 15, President Joseph E. Aoun announced the formation of an advisory board for the Northeastern University Police Department, or NUPD, following the nationwide Black Lives Matter protests against racism and police brutality.  The advisory board was announced as a part...

The university has increased tuition at an average annual rate of 4.3 percent from 2015 to 2019. During the same period, room and board charges grew at an average annual rate of 3.5 percent and 4.1 percent, respectively.

Students react to Northeastern changes in tuition, financial aid

Jessica Silverman, deputy campus editor August 4, 2020
Students have expressed frustration with administration regarding the tuition increase. However, the university stated that this financial aid investment is more ambitious than in the past.
City Councilor Kenzie Bok called for Northeastern and BU to reverse their plans for in-person learning this fall.

City Councilor calls for NU, BU to switch to all-virtual learning for fall

Charlie Wolfson, news staff August 4, 2020
City Councilor Kenzie Bok called for Northeastern and BU to reverse plans for in-person learning this fall.
cohen wing

Northeastern to use part of Symphony Hall for fall dining

Deanna Schwartz, managing editor July 28, 2020
Northeastern is leasing the Cohen Wing of Boston's Symphony Hall for "student dining, 'grab ‘n go' meal distribution, and student collaboration."