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CNN reporter Omar Jimenez was arrested in Minneapolis early May 29, despite identifying himself as a reporter and offering to move.

NU School of Journalism denounces police violence against journalists

Charlie Wolfson, news staff June 2, 2020
Numerous journalists, including some Northeastern alumni, have been assaulted by police officers this week.
Activist groups form coalition to advocate for safe reopening

Activist groups form coalition to advocate for safe reopening

Deanna Schwartz, managing editor June 1, 2020

In his May 8 letter to the Northeastern community, President Joseph E. Aoun made his plan for the fall semester clear: “It is our intention to reopen our campuses this fall and offer on-site instruction and a residential experience for our students.” However, because of...

NU releases safety protocols for  initial reopening of research labs, administrative offices

NU releases safety protocols for initial reopening of research labs, administrative offices

Charlie Wolfson, news staff May 25, 2020
In an email to students, Chancellor Kenneth Henderson wrote that the first group of people to return to campus will be those who work in critical research labs and administrative staff who do work that is “difficult to perform effectively from off campus.” In the first phase of reopening, no building, lab or workplace will exceed 25 percent capacity.
Angela Bersani poses for graduation photos in her yard on May 1

Without virtual commencement, students fill the void with at-home celebrations

Charlie Wolfson, news staff May 12, 2020
Students celebrated at home with cakes, photos and Zoom calls.
Northeastern has postponed the start of next semester and canceled spring break.

Northeastern announces plan to reopen classrooms, residence halls in the fall

Hannah Bernstein, news staff May 8, 2020
Northeastern President Joseph E. Aoun announced Friday in a university-wide email that senior administrators plan to return staff and faculty to their offices, resume in-person teaching with modifications and reopen residence halls for the fall semester. 
Graduate student sues Northeastern for tuition refund in class action lawsuit

Graduate student sues Northeastern for tuition refund in class action lawsuit

George Barker, news staff May 4, 2020
Northeastern graduate psychology student Manny Chong filed a class action lawsuit against Northeastern University last week, alleging that the university breached its Financial Responsibility Agreement with students, which all students must sign before classes begin each fall. 
The International Village dining hall during social distancing.

Students granted hardship housing required to move out by April 24, leaving some in limbo 

Deanna Schwartz, campus editor April 22, 2020
Students granted spring hardship housing are required to move out by the 24th, leaving some students in a hard place.
Northeastern President Joseph E. Aoun pledged to give part of his salary to COVID-19 research efforts.

Aoun to give 20 percent of salary to student aid and COVID-19 research

Charlie Wolfson, news staff April 21, 2020

Northeastern President Joseph E. Aoun announced Tuesday he will contribute 20 percent of his annual salary to new funds meant to support students facing economic hardship as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic and to support research programs related to the crisis.  Each of...

Northeastern releases details of N.U.in Boston program

Northeastern releases details of N.U.in Boston program

Charlie Wolfson, news staff April 15, 2020
Some students will be housed a 25-minute commute from campus.
Congress allocated $14 billion in relief money to colleges. Here’s how it impacts Northeastern

Congress allocated $14 billion in relief money to colleges. Here’s how it impacts Northeastern

Charlie Wolfson, news staff April 14, 2020
Northeastern was allotted more than $11 million by the CARES Act. Half must go to emergency financial aid grants for students.
Northeastern announced the emergency March 17 move-out date in an email March 14.

NU administrators slow SGA distribution of pass/fail policy information

Isabel Stephens, news staff April 13, 2020
SGA leaders said they wanted to make sure students knew how their decisions would fit into major and minor requirements or affect plans for graduate school.
NU student raises over $2,000 for food banks

NU student raises over $2,000 for food banks

Alex Sumas, news correspondent April 10, 2020
Matt Sullivan, a Northeastern first-year student, raised over $2,100 with his younger sister Cat Sullivan to buy groceries for food banks over the past three weeks.