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Students walk past the Interdisciplinary Science and Engineering Complex March 26. Nelson conducted research focusing on string phenomenology as part of the university’s theoretical high-energy physics group.
COS appoints interim dean as search for permanent replacement continues
Caroline Baker Dimock, news staff • July 4, 2025

Physics professor and Senior Associate Dean for Academic Affairs Brent Nelson will serve as the interim dean of the College of Science, or COS, starting...

A Narcan nasal spray box with one dose on display is pictured Oct. 13, 2015. NOEI provided education and training on how the medication can reverse the life-threatening effects of an opioid overdose. Photo courtesy VCU Capital News Service Flickr
How NOEI is breaking the stigma around opioid use disorder
Grace Sawin, news correspondent • June 17, 2025

Northeastern’s Naloxone Outreach and Education Initiative, or NOEI, is challenging stigma by providing Northeastern and the surrounding Boston community...

Students gather in the First Point Lounge on the NU London campus in February 2024. NU London altered its DEI website title to "Belonging at Northeastern" and annual report to the "Belonging Report" in March. Photo courtesy Ahana Sinha.
Northeastern London students didn’t think Trump’s end to DEI would affect them. Then, they saw changes.
Frances Klemm and Tendayi Lamothe July 20, 2025
Artists and enthusiasts alike gather to paint and enjoy refreshments at the Boston Figure Art Center. Over 20 volunteers assisted in hosting community events at the studio. Photo courtesy Eve Holzman.
Local art center faces closure as lease deadline looms ahead
Sydney Woogerd, news correspondent • July 24, 2025
Fallen trees and debris from flooding surround an American flag July 7. The National Weather Service sent an emergency flood warning to Kerrville residents hours after the rain began. Photo courtesy wckitchen, Wikimedia Commons.
Op-ed: After deadly floods, Texans want accountability. You should, too.
Annie Jones, contributor • July 23, 2025
Protestors in Tehran, Iran burn the national flags of Israel, United States and Saudi Arabia Nov. 11, 2015. Younger Americans expressed more skepticism toward U.S. involvement abroad than any generation before them. Photo courtesy Mohamad Sadegh Heydary, Wikimedia Commons
Op-ed: It was never about nuclear disarmament
Phil Warren, contributor • July 23, 2025
Jahmyl Telfort shoots the ball. Telfort was the first Husky in 15 years to play in the NBA Summer League. File photo by Sarah Olender.
Former Northeastern men’s basketball star Jahmyl Telfort plays in NBA Summer League
Annika Sunkara, managing editor • July 20, 2025

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An American flag flies above Ell Hall May 28. Students reflected on how an unprecedented political climate has reshaped their Fourth of July expectations this year.
On Fourth of July, Northeastern students juggle America’s history, politics
Elise Peffer, news correspondent • July 4, 2025
Denna Zawadiwsky (left), a then fifth-year economics and psychology combined major, and Zachar Hankewycz hold up signs during a student demonstration in support of Ukraine Feb. 24, 2022. Following Russia's invasion of Ukraine Feb. 21, 2022, Northeastern students were very active in rallying for Ukrainian support. File photo by Avery Bleichfeld.
Four years ago, Northeastern students rallied for Ukraine. Today, their voices are missing.
Chloe Craft, news staff • June 29, 2025

Since Russia launched its attacks on Ukraine Feb. 24, 2022, many Ukrainian college students attending the more than 30 higher education institutions...

A staircase inside the Interdisciplinary Science and Engineering Complex. The New York Times published an article featuring Ella Stapleton's perspective of a Northeastern professor using AI to develop course content May 14.
Northeastern AI policies under spotlight after viral New York Times article
Frances Klemm, news staff • June 19, 2025

A May 14 article published by The New York Times drew sudden attention to Northeastern’s artificial intelligence policies, spurring widespread...

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...

LGBTQ+ supporters and 'No Kings' protesters hold signs reading, "Resist with pride" while walking down Boylston Street. Participants and spectators brought friends, family and pets to the weekend parade.
Thousands attend joint ‘No Kings’ protest, Boston Pride, celebrating love within resistance
Grace Phillips, news correspondent • June 17, 2025
A demonstrator holds a sign reading, "ICE out of MA" in front of the Massachusetts State House. Protesters used whistles and chants to attract attention to their mission — remove ICE and support the Los Angeles protests.
Hundreds gather at anti-ICE protest in solidarity with Los Angeles
Grace Phillips, news correspondent • June 13, 2025

“Down, down with deportation, up, up with liberation” echoed through the streets as a marching crowd of hundreds of people made its way through...

Marcelo Gomes Da Silva poses for a photo while wearing headphones. Gomes remained in ICE custody for six days. Photo courtesy Marcelo Gomes Da Silva.
Milford teen detained by ICE details 6 days in confinement, what comes next in interview with The News
Carson Lyle, news staff • June 7, 2025

On May 31, Marcelo Gomes Da Silva, an 18-year-old rising senior at Milford High School, was unexpectedly detained by U.S. Immigration and Customs...

Marcelo Gomes (left) and Laura Rodrigues pose for a photo in front of Milford High School. ICE confirmed that Gomes was not their intended target in a press conference June 2. Photo courtesy Laura Rodrigues.
Friends, classmates speak out against ICE detainment of Milford High School teen
Carson Lyle, news staff • June 4, 2025

He was the “ideal citizen” and had a “clean slate.” An active community member who has been in the U.S. since he was five years old,...

Chequered Flag: The hills are alive with the sound of engines. Austrian Grand Prix recap.
Chequered Flag: The hills are alive with the sound of engines. Austrian Grand Prix recap.
Olufolake Okunsanya, news staff • July 15, 2025

It’s been a while. Did you miss me? Cause I’ve missed you. Here are my abridged thoughts from the Canadian Grand Prix.  RIP to the...

Cam Schlittler pitches the ball April 30, 2021. Schlittler made his MLB debut with the Yankees July 9. Photo courtesy Northeastern Athletics/Jim Pierce.
Former Northeastern baseball star Cam Schlittler makes strong MLB debut with Yankees
Valentina Swan, news staff • July 14, 2025

As the 12th Husky to get a shot at the pros, right-handed pitcher Cam Schlittler made his Major League Baseball debut with the New York Yankees...

Gregory Bozzo slides into base April 1. Bozzo earned the fourth run for the Huskies to win. File photo Jessica Xing.
Northeastern baseball keeps postseason dreams alive in narrow victory over Bethune-Cookman
Bailey Reynolds, news staff • June 1, 2025

The Northeastern baseball team (49-10, 25-2 CAA) defeated the Bethune-Cookman University Wildcats (37-23, 24-5 Southwestern Athletic Conference)...

Cam Maldonado hugs his teammates April 13. Maldonado scored the first run in the loss against Mississippi State May 30.
Northeastern baseball falls in first regional game against Mississippi State
Bailey Reynolds, news staff • May 31, 2025

The Northeastern baseball team (48-10, 25-2 CAA) was defeated by the Mississippi State University Bulldogs (35-21, 15-15 SEC) in the first game...

Jordan Gottesman throws the ball April 13. Gottesman threw 12 strikeouts, the most by a Northeastern pitcher since 2022.
Northeastern baseball advances to CAA Championship game for fifth time in history
Valentina Swan, news staff • May 24, 2025

The Northeastern baseball team (47-9, 25-2 CAA) beat the University of North Carolina Wilmington Seahawks (34-23, 19-8 CAA) with a final score...

Review: ‘How to Train Your Dragon’ live-action is a soaring success
Review: ‘How to Train Your Dragon’ live-action is a soaring success
Shreya Pillamari, news correspondent • July 14, 2025
Ross Lynch dons a pair of sunglasses and points at the screaming crowd. The band played numerous songs from its entire discography, from albums “X” to “Girlfriend.”
Review: The Driver Era steers Boston to euphoria with ‘Obsession’ tour
Margot Murphy, news staff • July 2, 2025
Sports journalist Erin Andrews (left) jots down North Carolina Tar Heels Offensive Coordinator Freddie Kitchens' strategy opinions during a game Nov. 14, 2019. According to a 2022 Pew Research Center study, only 15% of sports journalists identified as women. Photo courtesy Eric Drost, Flickr.
Op-ed: We must encourage more women to enter sports media
Elli Einset, sports editor • July 16, 2025

I’ve been watching sports with my dad since I could sit up. Once I could actually kick a soccer ball, pass a basketball and understand the...

Students work in lab write-up areas behind ISEC’s multi-level glass wall. Hundreds of undergraduate and graduate students at Northeastern are involved in research.
Op-ed: The fight over research isn’t just Harvard’s
Shreya Pillamari, contributor • July 5, 2025

A wave of federal threats and funding freezes has put elite universities under pressure — not for misconduct or inefficiency, but for refusing...

A student navigates OpenAI’s ChatGPT platform, where the homepage reads “What can I help with?” Feb. 23. Northeastern acknowledged faculty concerns around AI and issued a curriculum guide to help address its academic application and potential misuse.
Op-ed: AI does not belong in academia
Ronald Zullo, contributor • July 1, 2025

The views expressed in this piece are the personal views of the author, a faculty member at Northeastern, and do not reflect those of his department...

Attendees wave pride flags at Boston’s Pride For The People festival and parade June 14. Pride demonstrations first began as a response to the widespread harassment and discrimination of LGBTQ+ communities across North America.
Op-ed: As Pride loses sponsors, it gains meaning
Taylor Zinnie, contributor • June 27, 2025

This year, Pride celebration organizers across the country faced a new challenge: the loss of longtime corporate sponsors. Under mounting political...

The entrance to the Disability Access Services office in Dodge Hall May 16. Students noted a lack of support and understanding as a root cause of frustrations with the DAS.
Op-ed: Northeastern’s Disability Access Services is another obstacle for disabled students
Antaine Anhalt and Gianna DeMonico June 7, 2025

Every Northeastern student is familiar with the stress of housing selection: With your housing lottery number in hand, you eagerly wait for your...

Scam emails still plague Northeastern Outlook
Scam emails still plague Northeastern Outlook
Katarina Schmeiszer and Elsa O’Donnell May 2, 2025
An aerial view of Northeastern's Boston campus in 1974. Northeastern was originally a small commuter school and has since expanded its Boston campus to be 73 acres large. Photo courtesy Northeastern University Library, Archives and Special Collections.
From working class to the wealthiest class: what five Northeastern alumni have to say about the university’s transformation
Elli Einset, news staff • February 10, 2025
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