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Alessandro Vespignani shares with the audience the process of finding a new Provost. The audience consisted of students and faculty alike.
Provost Search Committee hosts undergraduate open forum amid hunt for Madigan’s successor
Madison Evangelist, news staff • February 28, 2025

The Provost Search Committee tasked with appointing Northeastern’s Provost and Senior Vice President for Academic Affairs David Madigan’s successor...

A speaker at an anti-Vietnam war rally in Krentzman Quad Dec. 3, 1965. Throughout Northeastern's history, various presidents commented on pivotal world events. Photo courtesy Northeastern University Library, Archives and Special Collections.
Crisis management from Northeastern’s war room: How Northeastern presidents have addressed international conflicts
Aiden Stein, deputy campus editor • February 17, 2025

When the world is burning, people look to influential institutions to offer words of advice and reassurance. As Northeastern has grown from a...

The exterior of the U.S. Department of Education building. The OCR recently released an FAQ regarding its previous “Dear Colleague" letter. Photo courtesy U.S. Department of State, flickr.
Department of Education issues FAQ increasing pressure on schools to axe race-related programs
Zoe MacDiarmid, campus editor • March 2, 2025
JB Frankel takes on his opponent Feb. 13. Frankel collected 12 points against William and Mary March 1.
Northeastern Men’s basketball edges William & Mary in a close thriller
Olufolake Okunsanya, news correspondent • March 3, 2025
Northeastern scrambles to put a puck in the net. The Huskies lost to UConn Feb. 28 and March 1 2-5 and 1-7, respectively.
Northeastern men’s hockey crushed by No.9 UConn in final regular season weekend
Bailey Reynolds, news staff • March 3, 2025
Lisa Jönsson looks down the ice during the Jan. 18 matchup against the Providence Friars. The team faced off against the Friars in the Hockey East quarterfinals March 1.
Northeastern women’s hockey moves to semifinals after dramatic win over Providence
Frances Klemm, deputy sports editor • March 2, 2025
Abby Carchio coaches from the sideline at Robert Williams Athletics. Carchio was recently hired as an assistant coach for the women's soccer team. Photo courtesy Roger Williams Athletics.
Northeastern women’s soccer welcomes Abby Carchio as new assistant coach
Aoife Jeffries, news staff • March 2, 2025

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The exterior of the U.S. Department of Education in Washington. A letter sent by the department to all educational institutions in the country that receive federal funding Feb. 14 demanded the elimination of all race-based programs. Photo courtesy Anne Meadows, flickr.
Trump gave schools a Feb. 28 deadline to cut ‘race-based’ programs. Here’s what programs consider race at Northeastern.
Chloe Craft and Grace Cargill February 26, 2025
A Northeastern sign on the Boston campus. At a Feb. 12 faculty senate meeting, members voted to change who holds the role of the Chair of the Faculty Senate.
Faculty senate passes motion changing provost’s role on senate despite concerns
Zoe MacDiarmid, Chloe Craft, and Madison Evangelist February 26, 2025

Northeastern’s faculty senate — the university governing body that represents the faculty — will no longer be chaired by the provost, but...

The entrance to the Khoury College building at West Village H. Kylie Bemis' email to several faculty and administration members called for protection of Northeastern's vulnerable students and faculty from identities under attack from the Trump administration.
Khoury professor demands Northeastern leadership protect community in open letter
Chloe Craft, news staff • February 24, 2025

A Northeastern professor called on university leadership to more forcefully respond to the actions of President Donald Trump’s administration...

Documents courtesy Northeastern University Archives and Special Collections.
99 years of The Huntington News
Sonel Cutler, editor-in-chief • February 24, 2025

Ninety-nine years ago today, The Northeastern News published its first edition.  On Feb. 24, 1926, two of Northeastern’s student publications,...

Members of the Service Employees International Union, or SEIU, protest Maura Healey's budget cuts. While the announcement of the budget focused on boosting transportation, cuts to healthcare came with mass layoffs and closures of facilities across the state.
Healthcare workers demand ‘care not cuts’ at State House rally
Chloe Craft, news staff • March 2, 2025
Attendees wait in line for free coffee from Coffee Trike. The event was a welcome midday break for employees in nearby hospitals.
Winter Wednesday brews warmth, community in Longwood
Leona Gagalac, news correspondent • February 28, 2025

Despite February’s signature high-speed winds and snow, the Longwood Collective’s seasonal Winter Wednesdays offered a preview of spring....

Thousands of protesters gather in Boston Common. The protest was part of 50501.
‘No kings on Presidents Day’ Crowds march through Boston to protest Trump, Musk
Chloe Craft, news staff • February 28, 2025

Over 1,000 protesters amassed at Boston Common Feb. 17, enduring high winds and freezing temperatures to voice their dismay with President Donald...

Josh Kraft poses for a photo at a Massachusetts STEM Week event Oct. 20, 2021. He recently announced his mayoral campaign and is expected to run against Mayor Michelle Wu. Photo courtesy Joshua Qualls, Wikimedia Commons
Boston residents respond to Josh Kraft’s mayoral campaign announcement
Kayla Goldman and Paloma Welch February 26, 2025

Philanthropist Josh Kraft formally began his campaign for Boston’s 2025 mayoral election Feb. 4, challenging current Mayor Michelle Wu, who...

Parquet Report: It’s reasonable to be concerned for the Celtics after back-to-back frustrating losses
Parquet Report: It’s reasonable to be concerned for the Celtics after back-to-back frustrating losses
Aiden Barker, news staff • March 2, 2025

It’s been a tale of halves for the Celtics lately. One 24-minute stretch has been significantly better than the other in the last two games.  The...

Kourtney Bichotte-Dunner runs down the field at the National Collegiate Rugby Women's All-star tournament. Northeastern womens' club rugby won national championships last season. Photo courtesy Margaret Reiss.
Underdogs to All-Stars: Northeastern rugby players shine on national stage
Siera Qosaj, news staff • March 1, 2025

After defeating the reigning national champions last season and securing a conference title this fall, Northeastern women’s club rugby team...

Harold Woods steps away from his opponent. Woods had five rebounds and two assists against North Carolina A&T Feb. 27.
Huskies dominate against North Carolina A&T in last home game of season
Elli Einset, sports editor • February 28, 2025

Northeastern men’s basketball (16-14, 8-9 CAA) beat the North Carolina A&T Aggies (7-23, 3-14 CAA) 69-55 during the Huskies’ Senior Night...

Ryan Gerety waits for the pitch March 29, 2024. Gerety took two runs in the series against Indiana State Feb. 22 and 23.
Northeastern baseball takes two of three games against Indiana State
Valentina Swan, news correspondent • February 26, 2025

The Northeastern men’s baseball team (3-2, 0-0 CAA) couldn't complete a sweep during its Feb. 22 and 23 matchup against Indiana State Sycamores...

JB Frankel protects the ball against his defender Feb. 20. Frankel improved his free-throw percentage to .857 against Monmouth Feb. 24.
Northeastern men’s basketball loses to Monmouth in back and forth nail-biter
Olufolake Okunsanya, news correspondent • February 25, 2025

Northeastern’s men’s basketball (15-14, 7-9 CAA) narrowly lost to the Monmouth University Hawks (11-18, 9-7 CAA) in a thrilling 73-78 game...

Column: From Best Picture to Best Documentary Short Film, here’s what will and should win at the 97th Academy Awards
Column: From Best Picture to Best Documentary Short Film, here’s what will and should win at the 97th Academy Awards
Jake Guldin, news staff • March 1, 2025
Karla Sofía Gascón stars in "Emilia Pérez." The film received receive 13 nominations at this year’s Academy Awards. Photo courtesy Pathé Films.
Review: ‘Emilia Pérez’ has too many stories to tell in one film
Laura Emde, news staff • March 1, 2025
A U.S. Border Patrol officer holds a pair of handcuffs as illegal immigrants are deported Jan. 23. Trump issued an executive order Jan. 20 to end birthright citizenship for certain children of immigrants. Photo courtesy Robert Cano, U.S. Custom's and Border Protection.
Op-ed: Trump’s economy and immigration policies are competing for American support
Ava Vitiello, columnist • February 28, 2025

Dear United States of America, why are we so angry at immigrants?  Since his first day in office, President Donald Trump has signed 50 executive...

Op-ed: All dating apps are meant to be deleted
Op-ed: All dating apps are meant to be deleted
Devyn Rudnick, contributor • February 25, 2025

College life is full of quintessential moments — living in residence halls, eating at dining halls — and, eventually, admitting defeat in...

Robert F. Kennedy Jr. stands for a portrait. He was sworn in as secretary of the Department of Health and Human Services at the White House Feb. 13. Photo courtesy Joyce Boghosian, Wikimedia Commons.
Op-ed: We can’t leave everything up to the ‘experts’ anymore
Antaine Anhalt, columnist • February 21, 2025

As kids, we were usually told to leave the “important stuff” to the adults and the experts. We listened to Bill Nye, trusted our teachers...

The gender neutral bathroom on the third floor of Ryder Hall. Only one gender neutral bathroom was included in the building.
Op-ed: Northeastern’s ‘queer’ bathroom problem
Blakely Cummings, contributor • February 20, 2025

As a student fascinated by the arts, I spend a lot of time in Ryder Hall. I go to the Ryder Theatre Lab to see shows my friends are in. My friends...

Rioters overtake the Capitol stairs, taking photos and waving flags in support of Donald Trump Jan. 6, 2021. One of Trump's first acts after being reelected president was pardoning over 1,000 participants in the riot. Photo courtesy Tyler Merbler, Wikimedia Commons.
Op-ed: President Donald Trump’s Jan. 6 pardons did the opposite of make America great
Ava Vitiello, columnist • February 18, 2025

Let’s take a trip back in time. The date is Jan. 6, 2021, and the Senate hearing to count the Electoral College votes is taking place in the...

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