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Students walk to class on Northeastern's Boston campus. The results of the 2023 Diversity and Equity Survey were released in August, which were based on responses from just under 6,000 participants.

2023 Diversity and Equity Survey reports overall rise in student satisfaction while global campuses lag behind

Ayla DiBattista, news correspondent September 28, 2024

Students’ level of satisfaction with the campus climate and their overall experience at the university rose from 2021 to 2023, according to the 2023 Diversity and Equity Survey Northeastern published in August. Meanwhile, satisfaction at global campuses lagged when compared...

A view of the Nahant Bay. Northeastern was approved to expand its Marine Science Center in Nahant through an eminent domain lawsuit against the town. File photo by Elisa Figueras.

‘It’s taken the form of a crusade’: Court rules in favor of proposed Northeastern expansion in Nahant

Lily Cooper, news staff September 26, 2024

A Massachusetts appeals court ruled in favor of Northeastern’s proposed expansion of its Marine Science Center in Nahant Sept. 16, delivering another win for the university after nearly six years of legal pushback from the local government and town residents.  Northeastern’s...

John Cervantes goes over YDSA's goals for each of its three groups involved in the "Free the T" campaign. The campaign was created to urge Northeastern to enroll in the MBTA University Pass Program.

Northeastern’s Young Democratic Socialists of America pushes for free MBTA fares with new ‘Free the T’ campaign

Frances Klemm, news correspondent September 24, 2024

On Sept. 18, the Young Democratic Socialists of America of Northeastern launched a new campaign to push Northeastern to cover all Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority, or MBTA, fares for students, faculty and staff.  The campaign, called “Free the T,” urges the...

An American flag flies on top of Ell Hall. Northeastern tied with three other universities for the 54th slot in U.S. News & World's annual national college report for 2025.

Northeastern drops one spot in U.S. News & World Report 2025 college rankings

Laura Emde, news staff September 24, 2024

U.S. News & World Report ranked Northeastern University 54th in its annual national college report for 2025, moving the university one spot lower than its 2024 ranking.  Northeastern was just shy of the top 50 colleges and universities for the second consecutive year,...

Students spin a prize wheel at the Northeastern Votes table in Centennial Common. The organization gave out stickers, pens and candy to celebrate National Voter Registration Day.

Northeastern Votes celebrates National Voter Registration Day with campus-wide voter registration booths

Elsa O’Donnell, news staff September 20, 2024

On a busy Tuesday afternoon that marked 49 days until the 2024 presidential election, students milled around a table set up in the lobby of Snell Library, complete with a multicolored prize wheel, handfuls of candy and round stickers that read “NORTHEASTERN VOTES.” Northeastern...

A Northeastern University seal hangs behind a lit ceremonial torch at the 2024 convocation ceremony in Boston. Demographic data published Thursday morning by Northeastern Global News revealed that 5.1% of students in the class of 2028 identify as Black, as compared to 7.8% of students in the class of 2027.

Northeastern’s Black first-year enrollment drops 35%

Eli Curwin, news staff September 12, 2024

More than a year after the Supreme Court struck down affirmative action in college admissions, the share of students who identify as Black enrolled in Northeastern University's class of 2028 dropped 35%, from 7.8% to 5.1%, compared to the class of 2027. In the class of 2028,...

The townhouse at 247 E. 71st St. in New York City. Northeastern purchased the $5.5 million property, which is located on the same block as Marymount Manhattan College, Aug. 19. Photo courtesy Marta Hill.

Northeastern purchases $5.5 million townhouse next to Marymount Manhattan College

Eli Curwin, news staff September 10, 2024

Northeastern purchased a $5.5 million, 4,000-square-foot townhouse located in the Upper East Side of Manhattan Aug. 19, according to a deed filed in the New York City Register’s Office.  Located on 247 E. 71st St., the three-bedroom, three-and-a-half-bathroom residence...

A Northeastern University sign on the Boston campus. Northeastern's acceptance rate dropped to 5.2% for the Class of 2028 fall 2024 admissions cycle, but students doubt the number is representative of the university's selectivity and quality.

Northeastern acceptance rate hits all-time low of 5.2% after record application cycle sees nearly 100,000 applications

Annie Cayer, deputy campus editor August 25, 2024

Northeastern’s acceptance rate continued on its downward trend for the Class of 2028, dropping to a record low of 5.2% for the fall 2024 admissions cycle, according to a spokesperson for the university. This is the third year in a row the admit rate has been in the single-digits,...

A student holds a Palestinian flag during an emergency rally hosted by Huskies for a Free Palestine Jan. 10. A complaint against Northeastern with the OCR was filed Aug. 12. File photo by Quillan Anderson.

Students file federal civil rights complaint against Northeastern alleging anti-Palestinian discrimination

Annika Sunkara, news staff August 15, 2024

A group of more than a dozen students and alumni filed a complaint against Northeastern with the U.S. Department of Education’s Office for Civil Rights Aug. 12, urging a federal investigation into the university’s handling of alleged discrimination against Palestinian and...

A sign in Curry Student Center advertises Northeastern's revamped dining plans. Northeastern announced the new meal plans will be effective starting this fall semester.

Northeastern unveils revamped dining plans, aiming to increase flexibility, value

Zoe MacDiarmid, news staff August 12, 2024

After over 20 years of offering dining plans on a meals-per-week basis, Northeastern announced in June new dining plans that will offer a set number of meals per semester and mostly eliminate meal exchanges.  The overhauled dining plans — created from a collaboration between...

Photos of the month: July

Photos of the month: July

Photo Staff July 31, 2024

July comprised of bright lights and high energy as Bostonians celebrated everything from Independence Day to festivals and local concerts. We sent our photographers out to capture it all, and here’s the best of what they brought back. ...

A contactless payment device on a Green Line trolley. The MBTA announced it will start implementing its new tap-to-pay system Aug. 1.

Tap-to-pay comes to the T — and with it, an attempted solution to fare evasion

Gitana Savage, deputy city editor July 27, 2024

Starting Aug. 1, the Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority, or MBTA, will accept contactless payment onboard buses, Green Line trolleys, Mattapan Line trolleys and at all gated subway stations. The new fare collection system was announced earlier this year as a part of the...