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Beth Winkelstein poses for a portrait. Winkelstein will step into the role of Provost Aug. 22, according to a May 27 email signed by Aoun. Photo courtesy Beth Winkelstein.

Beth Winkelstein tapped as Northeastern’s next provost, first woman to hold the role

Chloe Craft, news staff • May 27, 2025

Northeastern President Joseph E. Aoun appointed Beth Winkelstein as the next provost and senior vice president for academic affairs, according...

Joseph E. Aoun delivers a commencement address to the graduating Class of 2025 May 11. Aoun joined 50 university presidents and industry leaders in signing a letter May 22 calling for the federal government to prioritize American innovation and research in the midst of Chinese competition.

President Aoun signs joint statement calling for renewed investment in science, technology industries

Caroline Baker Dimock and Madison Evangelist • May 26, 2025

Northeastern President Joseph E. Aoun joined 50 university presidents and industry leaders May 22 in signing a joint statement calling on the...

The exterior of 4 Burlington Woods Dr., the location of the Burlington BioCenter November 2020. Northeastern spent $33 million to purchase the building for the purpose of security and defense research. Photo courtesy Google Maps, Map data: Google, November 2020, ©2025.

Northeastern expands Burlington campus with $33 million building purchase

Chloe Craft, news staff • May 22, 2025

Northeastern bought an office building in Burlington, Mass. for $33 million in May, the most recent purchase in its ongoing effort to expand...

Jesse Davis makes his way past eager crowds on Boylston Street as they snap photos from behind barricades. The marathon attracted runners and spectators from across the country and around the world.

Stride by Stride: 25 defining photographs from the 2025 Boston Marathon

Margot Murphy, Jessica Xing, Elizabeth Scholl, Chloe Craft, and Asher Ben-Dashan • April 25, 2025

With more than 30,000 runners, 500,000 spectators and 9,000 volunteers over the course of 26.2 miles, the 129th Boston Marathon represented the...

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...

A t-shirt featuring the names of the famous women who participated in the Boston Marathon hangs at the Marathon Sports tent near the finish line April 19. The shirt was one of many products sold at pop-ups along the course highlighting the achievements of female runners.

The women running with heart and sole to make Boston Marathon history

Chloe Craft, news staff • April 20, 2025

The Boston Marathon is a beloved part of Boston history, holding the title of the world’s oldest annual marathon since its inception in 1897....

The equestrian club team poses for a photo. The team placed second in the open division at Nationals. Photo courtesy Philine Weisbeek.

31 miles from campus, the equestrian club is more than a team

Alex Payá, news correspondent • May 27, 2025

Tucked away from the urban rush of Boston, Northeastern University’s Equestrian Club fosters a sense of community for people who love horses. The...

Collin Metcalf signals two to his teammate against North Carolina A&T Feb. 27. Metcalf had 78 blocks, the most in the CAA and ninth in the NCAA.

Northeastern basketball shot-blocker, rim-protector Collin Metcalf signs with Maryland

Olufolake Okunsanya, news staff • May 26, 2025

Junior center Collin Metcalf announced his transfer to the University of Maryland in an Instagram post May 12. During the 2024-25 season,...

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...

Players celebrate a victory May 16. Northeastern baseball had only been CAA Champions once prior to their victory May 24.

Northeastern baseball shuts out the College of Charleston in their first CAA Playoff game

Valentina Swan, news staff • May 22, 2025

The No. 1 Northeastern baseball team (46-9, 25-2 CAA) defeated the No. 4 College of Charleston (35-20, 15-12 CAA) in a 6-0 shutout Thursday for...

Gregory Bozzo hugs his teammate April 30. The Huskies finished their regular season with 45 wins, the highest in program history. File photo by Jessica Xing.

Northeastern baseball finishes record breaking regular season with series win

Valentina Swan, Bailey Reynolds, and Cassandra Joyce • May 21, 2025

The Northeastern Baseball team (45-9, 25-2 CAA) swept the North Carolina A&T Aggies (15-37, 9-18 CAA) in its final regular-season series...

Donald Trump shaking hands with Meta CEO Mark Zuckerburg. Concerned citizens believed the Trump administration used patriotism to protect American businesses such as Meta. President Trump Meets with Mark Zuckerbergv

Op-ed: Behind a veil of patriotism, politicians work to benefit the rich

Phil Warren, contributor • May 26, 2025

Today, Americans are red, white and blind — with policy decisions being made not based on what's best for all, but on what serves the country’s...

A young woman serves a food truck customer March 16, 2017. Students developed valuable skills by working with a diverse range of people in the service industry. Photo courtesy Eugene Yip, Flickr.

Op-ed: Summer jobs shouldn’t be behind a desk

Robby Wolff, contributor • May 23, 2025

When I was 15 years old, I got my first summer job as a golf caddie. It meant early mornings and taxing work, but I knew that if I stuck with...

Graduating students stand as a camera films the 2025 commencement in Fenway Park May 11. Each individual college, such as D'Amore-McKim School of Business and CAMD, hosted a graduation ceremony for its students the week before commencement.

Op-ed: Read our names at graduation, it’s the least you can do

Henry Bova, contributor • May 19, 2025

During the May 7 graduation ceremony for the College of Arts, Media and Design, or CAMD, Northeastern showed more reverence for artificial intelligence...

‘Slouching Towards’ Silence: National group advocating freedom of expression questions Northeastern’s free speech commitments

Jack Masliah, deputy opinion editor • May 13, 2025

In W.B. Yeats’ “The Second Coming,” the 20th-century poet describes a world “slouching towards Bethlehem,” symbolizing a descent into...

Op-ed: Four years in SGA showed me how students really make a difference

Olivia Oestreicher, contributor • May 12, 2025

Four years ago, I joined Northeastern’s Student Government Association, or SGA. As a wide-eyed first-year, I was filled with enthusiasm and...