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‘Superfine: Tailoring Black Style’ celebrates Black resistance and resilience

‘Superfine: Tailoring Black Style’ celebrates Black resistance and resilience

Jenny Tran, news staff June 10, 2025

The Met Gala hosted its 77th annual event May 5, celebrating male fashion and Black identity with the theme “Superfine: Tailoring Black Style.”  Beyond the artistry of the couture, this year’s theme brought fashion to the forefront of cultural representation. “Superfine”...

Members of Northeastern's Office of External Affairs convene for a meeting May 28. Mike Armini told The News that university leadership is looking to ensure long-term success of the institution as it navigates a tumultuous political climate.

Top Northeastern official says university must comply with law, account for politically diverse audiences in response to Trump administration

Eli Curwin and Zoe MacDiarmid June 5, 2025

Three weeks ago, Northeastern Class of 2025 graduates turned their tassels at Fenway Park, a tradition five years in the running. But despite the clear skies and beaming sun, this year’s commencement served as a bookend to a semester marked by political unrest, confusion and...

Students study and talk among themselves in the Dodge Library Dec. 22, 1958. Several Northeastern professors compared Trump's current presidential term to "authoritarian" regimes. Photo courtesy Northeastern University Archives and Special Collections.

Amid political turmoil, Northeastern historians look to the past to understand the present

Frances Klemm, news staff June 3, 2025

In his second administration, President Donald Trump has stretched the limits of his executive power. And as a Trump-led government takes aim at universities in an effort to force them to conform to his agenda, the impacts have sent shockwaves through the nation.  But Northeastern’s...

The Girls Into Venture Capital Club convenes for a meeting March 19. Girls Into VC trained students, mentored fellows and pitched ideas in order to educate young women about industry challenges. Photo courtesy Soledad Perez.

Just 11% of venture capitalists are women. Girls Into VC is working to address that.

Shiv Wani, news correspondent June 1, 2025

Tejaswini Kambaiahgari, a Northeastern student startup founder, has years of experience in the world of venture capital. That time drew back the curtain on the lucrative industry, she said, exposing the deep gender divide that exists within.  “Female ventures get grilled...

A Northeastern sign on Krentzman Quad June 7, 2024. Northeastern has spent $270,000 in lobbying per quarter since quarter three of 2022. File photo by Jessica Xing.

Northeastern spent $270,000 on federal lobbying in first quarter of 2025, data show

Annika Sunkara and Alexa Coultoff May 17, 2025

Northeastern reported $270,000 in federal lobbying in the first quarter of 2025, outspending most U.S. universities. The numbers were disclosed in a report filed April 21, which outlines the university’s lobbying activity from Jan. 1 to March 31 — a time marked by the...

Chalk messages on the Interdisciplinary Science and Engineering Complex bridge encouraging graduate students to vote Sept. 19, 2023. GENU-UAW has been in negotiations with the university for 17 months.

Graduate workers’ union to reject final package proposal from Northeastern

Zoe MacDiarmid and Lily Cooper May 11, 2025

After almost a year and a half of tense negotiations, the graduate student union strongly objected to Northeastern’s final package offer for a contract this month.  The May 5 proposal from the university did not meet the Graduate Employees of Northeastern University-United...

Skylar Irving hugs her teammates at the Beanpot championships Jan. 21. The team defended its third consecutive Beanpot title, and the game marked the second time the tournament championship was held in TD Garden.

Northeastern women’s hockey paves the way for women’s sports, one win at a time

Inaaya Omer, news correspondent May 6, 2025

As the blaring sound of the final buzzer went off, the crowd erupted in cheers. Members of the Northeastern women’s hockey team threw their gloves in the air and skated toward their goalie, freshman Lisa Jönsson, to celebrate a memory that would last a lifetime — and a major...

Scam emails still plague Northeastern Outlook

Scam emails still plague Northeastern Outlook

Scam emails continue to infiltrate Northeastern Outlook inboxes several months after The Huntington News initially reported on the issue.  In the past several months, multiple students received a scam email that appeared to be from a representative of Habitat for Humanity,...

The White House in Washington March 8. Northeastern has largely relied on its "Navigating a New Political Landscape" FAQ page to communicate since Trump took office.

First 100 days: How Northeastern has adapted to Trump 2.0

Bowen Rivera, news staff April 29, 2025

After taking the oath of office Jan. 20, President Donald Trump promised that under his leadership, he would bring America into a new “golden age.” Now, 100 days into his presidency, the nation is adapting to a significant shift in government policies and priorities. Trump...

A collage of Northeastern's Ell Hall (left) and the White House. Vijay advises international students to consult legal counsel. Photos by Nia Calais and Zoe MacDiarmid. Collage by Margot Murphy.

Q&A: Immigration attorneys discuss why visas are being revoked, what students can do

Frances Klemm, news staff April 22, 2025

In March, Columbia University graduate and Palestinian activist Mahmoud Khalil became one of the first reported cases of a non-citizen in the U.S. who had their legal status terminated due to political advocacy since President Donald Trump took office. Now, almost 100 days...

Boston Strong Marathon Daffodils volunteers organize and prepare flowers to be transplanted along the route. The organization planted over 130,000 daffodils for the marathon. Photo courtesy Matthew Piscitelli.

Why are daffodils everywhere on Boston Marathon weekend? Here’s how the yellow flowers became symbol of hope, remembrance in Boston

Jenny Tran, news staff April 21, 2025

Yellow blooms of daffodils can be spotted across the city during marathon weekend in Boston: in the soil leading to the Back Bay Fens, in a pot on someone's front porch or planted along the Boston Marathon route, accompanied by stickers that read “Boston Strong Marathon Daffodils.” Leading...

Charlie Adams runs in a race. Adams trained for the marathon with his older sister, Ellie Adams who is training for the Chicago Marathon. Photo courtesy Charlie Adams.

First-time Boston Marathon runner, Northeastern student Charlie Adams raises thousands for cancer research

Gitana Savage, news staff April 18, 2025

Eighteen weeks ago, Charlie Adams wouldn’t have considered himself a long-distance runner; but on April 21, he will run the Boston Marathon. Charles, or “Charlie,” Adams, a third-year industrial engineering major born and raised in Falmouth, Maine, always dreamed of...