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Northeastern held their in-person graduation ceremony for students Saturday at Fenway Park.

Northeastern hosts in-person commencement at Fenway Park for class of 2021

Kelly Garrity and Mihiro Shimano May 8, 2021

In a school year unlike any other in Northeastern history, an in-person college graduation ceremony seemed out of the question. However, on Saturday, May 8, Northeastern’s class of 2021 got just that: an outdoor commencement at Fenway Park.  Though the commencement was...

A group of classical musicians perform in front a large sculpture of the numbers 2021

A unique ending: Graduating seniors reflect on NU and pandemic experiences

May 8, 2021

For graduating seniors, a year of hybrid learning in a pandemic brought new challenges and experiences to an already packed college career. As they get ready to enter the next phases of their lives, The News spoke with 12 seniors to understand what made their time at Northeastern...

Northeastern announced April 6 that all students will be required to show proof of COVID-19 vaccination by the start of the fall semester Sept. 8.

Northeastern sets COVID-19 vaccine requirement for fall semester

Marta Hill, deputy campus editor April 6, 2021

Almost a month after announcing the intent to return for a normal fall semester, Northeastern announced a COVID-19 vaccination requirement. All students must receive the vaccination by the first day of classes Sept. 8.  “As the speed of vaccinations and the vaccine supply...

NEU SpeakOut highlights a culture of sexual assault within Greek life

NEU SpeakOut highlights a culture of sexual assault within Greek life

Julia Carlin, deputy campus editor April 1, 2021

Content Warning: This story discusses sexual assault and rape. When crossing through the doorway of a fraternity house on Mission Hill, many Northeastern students surrender themselves to the reality that at some point, amidst the deafening music blaring over the crowd of sweaty...

More than 1,250 students, faculty and staff have co-signed a letter demanding action from the administration for greater funding, resources, transparency and other measures to address issues faced by the Asian American community.

NU Asian community demands university action, accountability for recurring issues

Kelly Chan, news staff March 27, 2021

Leaders of the Asian American community across Northeastern’s campuses nationwide are tired of not being heard.  More than 1,250 students, faculty and staff have co-signed a letter demanding action from the administration for greater funding, resources, transparency and...

On March 24, Kim Janey became the first woman and first Black mayor of Boston.

Kim Janey sworn in as 55th mayor of Boston

Mihiro Shimano, news staff March 26, 2021

Kim Janey was sworn in Wednesday, March 24 at Boston City Hall, making history as the first woman and first Black mayor of Boston. She stepped into the role after former Boston Mayor Martin J. Walsh resigned in order to take on the role of labor secretary under the Biden administration. Janey,...

He was attacked on his way to work 45 years ago. But now Ted Landsmark is a ‘Boston legend’ for other reasons.

Ted Landsmark’s legacy is more than a photo

Riley Robinson, projects editor March 18, 2021

Ted Landsmark is a man of many “ands” — he is the director of the Myra Kraft Open Classroom and the Kitty and Michael Dukakis Center for Urban and Regional Policy, a Boston Development and Planning Agency board member and former president of the Boston Architectural College....

Though usually commencement ceremonies are held at TD Garden, this year Northeastern will host in-person commencement ceremonies the weekend of May 8 at Fenway Park.

Northeastern updates plans to include in-person commencement for graduate students

Izzy Harris, news correspondent March 18, 2021

Northeastern released an update to 2021 commencement plans March 17 for an in-person ceremony for graduate students May 9. This served as an amendment to a Feb. 11  email, which outlined plans for graduate and undergraduate commencement ceremonies. Following significant criticism...

Governor Baker announced at press conference held Monday that the mask mandate would be lifted for fully vaccinated individuals by the end of the month.

Governor Baker announces vaccine eligibility timeline for workers, general public

Jessica Silverman, news staff March 17, 2021

Governor Charlie Baker’s administration announced today additional details regarding the COVID-19 vaccine eligibility timeline in Massachusetts, which includes when the remaining groups of Massachusetts residents, such as public-facing workers and the general public, can register...

Students enjoy the nice weather as they relax on Krentzman Quad, March 11.

Northeastern announces Care Days, on-campus changes

Valeria Vazquez and Jessica Silverman March 11, 2021

One year after the university announced all classes would go online, Northeastern announced the addition of two Care Days and changes on campus to allow more freedoms for students Thursday afternoon in an email. Wednesday, March 24 and Monday, April 12 were designated as Care...

Northeastern Law students partnered with the Civil Rights Restorative Justice Project to investigate the case of Henry Gilbert, who was killed in a Georgia jail in 1947.

NU law students investigate, correct history

Annie Probert, news staff March 4, 2021

Northeastern University School of Law’s Civil Rights and Restorative Justice project, or CRRJ, is seeking to correct the false narrative surrounding the lynching of a Black man nearly 75 years ago through a documentary made in collaboration with the university’s School of...

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...