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The university announced Feb. 26 in an email that Northeastern will no longer be scheduling first doses of the COVID-19 vaccine due to Massachusetts' decision to prioritize other vaccination sites.

Northeastern to stop administering first doses of vaccine at state’s direction

Matt Yan, news staff February 27, 2021

In an email to all Northeastern students Feb. 26, the university updated its vaccine rollout plan. Now, students will no longer be able to schedule first dose shots of the COVID-19 vaccine through the university, according to the email from Chancellor and Senior Vice President...

In an email Feb. 26, Provost and Senior Vice President for Academic Affairs David Madigan announced that summer courses will be taught using the NUflex model.

Summer courses to be delivered in hybrid NUflex model

Marta Hill, deputy campus editor February 26, 2021

As students’ time tickets to register for summer courses steadily come and go, Provost and Senior Vice President for Academic Affairs David Madigan, announced in an email Feb. 26 that summer courses will be delivered in the NUflex model.  “At this time, we anticipate...

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 introduces at-home COVID-19 test kits for faculty, staff

Jessica Silverman, managing editor February 24, 2021

Northeastern faculty and staff, with the exception of contract employees, will be able to purchase at-home COVID-19 test kits from the university starting in the next coming days, according to a Feb. 16 News@Northeastern article. The swabs included in the test kit will be...

Quontay Turner and Danita Mends pose for a picture at the Northeastern Valentine’s Day Marketplace Feb. 11. 
Turner and Mends cofounded the Emerald City Plant Shop, one of the local small businesses at the Valentine's Day Marketplace.

Northeastern Valentine’s Day Marketplace supports Mutual Aid, small businesses

Gray Timberlake, news staff February 24, 2021

Students lined up outside of the tents on Robinson Quad Feb. 11 to buy gifts at the Valentine’s Day Marketplace for loved ones while also supporting small businesses and benefiting Northeastern Mutual Aid.  The tents housed four booths selling items like handmade crocheted...

Art by Avery Bleichfeld. Canopy is a new coalition of clubs focused on environmental clubs at Northeastern.

Club coalition unites sustainability efforts

Katie Mogg, news staff February 22, 2021

Northeastern University is home to numerous student-lead organizations that prioritize sustainability, environmental activism and social justice. Clubs involved in this sphere now have an opportunity to combine their efforts under a new coalition of student organizations: Canopy.  According...

The Student Government Association office at 332 Curry Student Center. Several senators have expressed concerns over a lack of communication from SGA leadership regarding the recent EVP resignation.

SGA approves referenda on meal plan fee reduction, per-credit tuition

Isabel Stephens, news staff February 22, 2021

The Student Government Association, or SGA, approved five referendum questions Feb. 1 to be asked of students during the March 14 election, including a meal plan fee reduction, university MBTA discounts, per-credit tuition, mental health orientation programming and additional...

Davis spoke to the Northeastern community Feb. 15 about racial capitalism, education, abolition movements and the role of music in liberation movements.

Angela Davis discusses how students can work toward a liberated future

Christie Ya-chi Lee, news staff February 19, 2021

Most students nationwide have only seen the name “Angela Davis” in their class readings and history textbooks. Northeastern students, however, had a chance to meet the abolitionist Feb. 15, when she joined them in a conversation about racial capitalism, education, abolition...

Photo illustration by Harriet Rovniak. Since Northeastern was designated as an official vaccination site for the state of Massachusetts in December, the university has been vaccinating members of the Northeastern community.

Northeastern starts vaccinating students, staff

Desmond LeFave, news correspondent February 19, 2021

After rolling out COVID-19 vaccines to students and staff for nearly a month, Northeastern University slowed the progression of its vaccine distribution plan Jan. 26 at the behest of Massachusetts state officials.  Northeastern was designated as an official Massachusetts...

Northeastern was ranked the second most liberal college in the United States for 2021 by Niche.com.

Northeastern’s #2 spot in a liberal colleges ranking isn’t the whole story

Lily Murphy, news staff February 13, 2021

Niche.com ranked Northeastern No. 2 in its 2021 list of the most liberal colleges in the United States, but leaders of on-campus political organizations say this fails to accurately reflect the diverse political opinions held by many Northeastern students. The ranking is calculated...

Classes across campus are outfitted with technology — such as microphones and cameras — to assist with hybrid learning.

Virtual teaching presents challenges, learning opportunities

Lillie Hoffart, news correspondent February 12, 2021

Elisa Kodama, a third-year biology major, sat in a Shillman Hall classroom with three other students and their professor. With a few swift keystrokes, the professor invited the remaining 36 students to join the class from home. Their tiny, faceless gray squares popped onto the...

Photo by Cody O'Loughlin for Northeastern University

Northeastern announces in-person plans for 2021 commencement

Ethan Wayne, breaking news editor February 12, 2021
Northeastern announced a tentative plan for 2021 commencement in an email from Provost and Senior Vice President for Academic Affairs David Madigan Feb. 11.
Photo courtesy Northeastern University Police Department

Lieutenant Michael Dwyer remembered as devoted, loving

Ethan Wayne, news staff February 5, 2021
Lieutenant Michael J. Dwyer, a veteran officer of the Northeastern University Police Department, or NUPD, who served 44 years on the force, passed away Jan. 25.