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Students, faculty and staff will be required to test once a week, regardless of vaccination status.

Northeastern announces new fall COVID-19 testing requirements

Mihiro Shimano, managing editor July 13, 2021

Starting Sept. 6, faculty, staff, students and vendor employees will be required to test once per week if they are on campus at least one day a week, according to an email from Northeastern Tuesday morning. Testing is required for both fully vaccinated and unvaccinated individuals. “Starting...

The university updated its NUflex policy for the upcoming fall 2021 semester.

Northeastern announces NUflex update for fall semester

Jessica Silverman, news staff June 28, 2021

In an email to students Monday, Provost and Senior Vice President for Academic Affairs David Madigan announced that eligible students can continue remote learning for the fall 2021 semester if they face issues with “travel restrictions, co-ops, or other individual circumstances.” In...

Photo courtesy Michelle Beaudette.

Kaolin Beauty wins Husky Startup Challenge, prepares for official launch

Luiza Loyo, news staff June 11, 2021

Michelle Beaudette, third-year business administration major with concentrations in finance, entrepreneurship and marketing, won last semester’s Husky Startup Challenge with her makeup and self-care business, Kaolin Beauty.  Raised in a family of entrepreneurs, Beaudette...

Northeastern announced June 9 that fully vaccinated people will no longer be required to participate in regular COVID-19 testing or complete a daily wellness check. The changes go into effect June 18.

Northeastern loosens testing requirements for summer term

Clara McCourt, news staff June 9, 2021

In a university-wide email sent June 9, Northeastern announced new testing requirements for the summer 2021 terms, effective June 18. According to the university, the requirements are based on recent Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, or CDC guidance and “may be revised...

In a university-wide email, Northeastern laid out progress in supporting APIDA students on campus.

Northeastern announces new initiatives to support APIDA students

Ethan Wayne and Gwen Egan June 3, 2021

In a university-wide email sent June 3, Northeastern detailed progress toward addressing aggression directed at Asian Pacific Islander Desi American, or APIDA, communities and students.    “We have engaged with Northeastern students, faculty and staff from across...

Masks are no longer required in indoor settings on Boston's campus for vaccinated individuals.

Northeastern updates mask protocols, changes density restrictions in buildings

Kelly Chan and Matt Yan May 19, 2021

In a university-wide email sent Wednesday, Northeastern updated its protocols on mask-wearing and social distancing for fully vaccinated individuals on campus, effective May 29. This aligns with the city and state's new guidance on COVID-19 protocols, announced May 17, following...

Residents of Nahant voted 'yes' to eminent domain on Saturday at the annual town meeting, a setback to Northeastern's expansion plans for the Marine Science Center.

Nahant votes ‘yes’ for eminent domain at town meeting

Mihiro Shimano, managing editor May 17, 2021

Residents of Nahant, Massachusetts voted yes to eminent domain Saturday at the 2021 annual town meeting, authorizing the Board of Selectmen to utilize eminent domain as a tool in future negotiations with Northeastern regarding university development and expansion. The article...

Northeastern held their in-person graduation ceremony for students Saturday at Fenway Park.

Northeastern hosts in-person commencement at Fenway Park for class of 2021

Kelly Garrity and Mihiro Shimano May 8, 2021

In a school year unlike any other in Northeastern history, an in-person college graduation ceremony seemed out of the question. However, on Saturday, May 8, Northeastern’s class of 2021 got just that: an outdoor commencement at Fenway Park.  Though the commencement was...

A group of classical musicians perform in front a large sculpture of the numbers 2021

A unique ending: Graduating seniors reflect on NU and pandemic experiences

May 8, 2021

For graduating seniors, a year of hybrid learning in a pandemic brought new challenges and experiences to an already packed college career. As they get ready to enter the next phases of their lives, The News spoke with 12 seniors to understand what made their time at Northeastern...

Vaccines will be administered in the Cabot Testing Center 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Tuesday, May 4 and Wednesday, May 5.

Northeastern returns to vaccinating on-campus students

Gwen Egan, breaking news editor April 30, 2021

Northeastern will offer first-dose vaccinations again for students on the Boston campus, according to an April 30 email from Chancellor and Senior Vice President for Learning Ken Henderson.  Students can now book appointments for Tuesday, May 4 and Wednesday, May 5 to receive...

According to an April 29 email from Chancellor and Senior Vice President for Learning Ken Henderson, Northeastern will lift its outdoor mask mandate on its Boston campus effective April 30.

Northeastern lifts outdoor mask mandate, revises testing schedule for vaccinated individuals

Sarah Barber, news staff April 29, 2021

Northeastern’s outdoor mask mandate will be lifted April 30 and a new testing schedule will be available for vaccinated students and staff beginning May 3 on the Boston campus, according to an April 29 email from Chancellor and Senior Vice President for Learning Ken Henderson. Masks...

As of April 28, there are 77 students in isolation, 35 in quarantine and the seven-day average positive rate is 0.16%, according to Northeastern's testing dashboard.

Northeastern exceeds 1 million COVID-19 tests

Jessica Silverman, news staff April 28, 2021

Northeastern’s Life Sciences Testing Center officially processed over 1 million COVID-19 nasal swab tests, according to an announcement Wednesday from News@Northeastern.  Located in Burlington, Massachusetts, the university established the testing center in an unprecedented...