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Research study criticizes NU for lack of female leadership

Research study criticizes NU for lack of female leadership

Sully Barrett November 29, 2018
A research study conducted by the Women's Power Initiative has labeled Northeastern as having "unsatisfactory" progress toward gender equality due to the university's historical lack of female presidents.
Female entrepreneurs discuss startup culture

Female entrepreneurs discuss startup culture

Yunkyo Kim November 29, 2018
The Northeastern Entrepreneurs Club and Women’s Interdisciplinary Society of Entrepreneurship hosted two speakers in a panel on Nov. 27 to discuss the experience of female entrepreneurs and venture creation.
NU Jewish community responds to Pittsburgh shooting

NU Jewish community responds to Pittsburgh shooting

Nick Swindell, deputy campus editor November 29, 2018
The university's vigil for the victims of the Tree of Life shooting proved polarizing. While some spoke positively of the event, others felt that Jewish voices on campus on were not heard in the event's planning.
Crime Log: Monday, November 19 to Sunday, November 25

Crime Log: Monday, November 19 to Sunday, November 25

Chris Butler November 28, 2018
Crimes reported to the Northeastern University Police Department from Monday, November 19 to Sunday, November 25.
Administrators release details on London college purchase

Administrators release details on London college purchase

Nick Hirano November 18, 2018
University leaders discussed Northestern's planned acquisition of The New College of the Humanities and expanding experiential learning in the United Kingdom.
Student raised on Nepali farm sets sights on NASA

Student raised on Nepali farm sets sights on NASA

November 14, 2018
Shiv Kumar grew up working on his family's farm during the day and studying by moonlight. Now, he studies chemical engineering on a scholarship and works to send money back home.
Crime Log: Monday, November 5 to Sunday, November 11

Crime Log: Monday, November 5 to Sunday, November 11

November 14, 2018
Crimes reported to the Northeastern University Police Department from Monday, November 5 to Sunday, November 11.
Dire climate change report evokes concern among NU community

Dire climate change report evokes concern among NU community

November 8, 2018
Northeastern public policy experts believe the IPCC Fifth Assessment Report has not received due attention from the media and general public.
Grant will help underrepresented students earn biotech master's at NU

Grant will help underrepresented students earn biotech master’s at NU

November 7, 2018
Leaders from government, industry and academia spoke at a ceremony celebrating a grant that will fund scholarships for minority STEM students.
Crime Log: Monday, October 29 to Sunday, November 4

Crime Log: Monday, October 29 to Sunday, November 4

November 7, 2018
Crimes reported to the Northeastern University Police Department from Monday, October 29 to Sunday, November 4.
This year's NUPD Safety Report shows NU leased properties lack fire safety.

Fire on Hemenway displaces students

Chris Butler and Riley Robinson November 2, 2018
Less than a week after the incident, affected students receive an outpouring of support from the Northeastern and Berklee communities.
NU denounces federal memo impacting Title IX

NU denounces federal memo impacting Title IX

Sully Barrett November 2, 2018
Professors and students weigh in the proposed rollback of Title IX protections for transgender and nonbinary students.