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The Huntington News

The independent student newspaper of Northeastern University

The Huntington News

The independent student newspaper of Northeastern University

The Huntington News

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Northeasterns net assets have risen dramatically since 2006, while debts have remained relatively stable, according to Nedell. Total revenue has increased by 7.8% in this time. Photo courtesy of the Northeastern Office of Finance.

Northeastern treasurer presents to Faculty Senate, discusses $1.3B university revenue

Ethan Wayne, news staff
November 22, 2022

The university’s faculty senate held its biweekly meeting Nov. 16, with Senior Vice President for Finance and Treasurer Thomas Nedell delivering an annual report to the body of senators from Northeastern’s...

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Northeasterns faculty senate voted Nov. 2 to create two new graduate programs in the College of Professional Studies. The College of Science voted in a Master of Science in nanomedicine and the College of Arts, Media and Design voted in a Master of Science in creative collaboration and multidisciplinary design.

Faculty senate establishes two new graduate programs

Ethan Wayne, news staff
November 14, 2022

The university’s faculty senate held its biweekly meeting Nov. 2 and passed resolutions instituting two new graduate programs at Northeastern. Before voting on these two proposals, the senate gave...

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A virtual rendering of the proposed renovations to Snell Library was shared at the Oct. 19 faculty senate meeting. These renovations are slated to take place over the course of the next few years. Photo courtesy of David Madigan.

Faculty Senate discuss updates on academic plan, facilities, diversity

Ethan Wayne, news staff
October 24, 2022

At the university’s faculty senate biweekly meeting Oct. 19, administrators shared university updates on the new academic plan, Snell Library renovations and student support initiatives, among other...

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The Northeastern Faculty Senate office, located in Ryder Hall. President Aoun told the Faculty Senate that Northeastern’s global network will only continue to expand.

President Aoun gives annual address at faculty senate meeting, discusses global network, mergers, acquisitions

Ethan Wayne, news staff
September 30, 2022

The university’s faculty senate held its biweekly meeting Sept. 28, with President Joseph E. Aoun delivering his annual address to the body of senators from Northeastern’s academic colleges. Prior...

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The Northeastern University Dance Team takes the national stage in Daytona for the first time in five years.

[Photo] Dance Team takes the national stage in Daytona for the first time in five years

April 7, 2022

The Northeastern University Dance Team takes the national stage in Daytona for the first time in five years.

Northeastern womens hockey against UCONN

[Photo] NCAA hockey championship changes promote equity through bracket expansion

November 19, 2021

Northeastern women's hockey against UCONN

The Office of Institutional Diversity, Equity and Inclusion works on campus to institute diversity initiatives and identify sources of bias in the university.

Northeastern outlines required anti-racism training for all students, faculty, staff

Ethan Wayne and Kayla Shiao
November 1, 2021
In a Nov. 1 email, Provost and Senior Vice President for Academic Affairs David Madigan announced that Northeastern will be requiring anti-racism and cultural literacy training for all faculty, staff and students on all Northeastern campuses and explained the coming implementation.
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In a university-wide email, Northeastern laid out progress in supporting APIDA students on campus.

Northeastern announces new initiatives to support APIDA students

Ethan Wayne and Gwen Egan
June 3, 2021

In a university-wide email sent June 3, Northeastern detailed progress toward addressing aggression directed at Asian Pacific Islander Desi American, or APIDA, communities and students.    “We...

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Column: Dunkin’ vs. Starbucks: the ongoing dispute brews on

Ethan Wayne, news staff
April 1, 2021

Coffee shops dominate college culture around the country as a convenient place to study, meet and enjoy food and drinks. Businesses like Starbucks, Dunkin’, Peet’s Coffee and Panera Bread surround...

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Husky senior netminder Aerin Frankel won the 2021 Patty Kazmaier Award, taking home top honors in womens college hockey.

[Photo] Aerin Frankel wins 24th Patty Kazmaier Award, highest individual honor in women’s college hockey

March 28, 2021

Husky senior netminder Aerin Frankel won the 2021 Patty Kazmaier Award, taking home top honors in women's college hockey.

The Huskies will play their NCAA quarterfinal matchup with Robert Morris Monday at 2 p.m.

[Photo] No. 1 women’s hockey draws No. 8 Robert Morris for NCAA quarterfinals

March 15, 2021

The Huskies will play their NCAA quarterfinal matchup with Robert Morris Monday at 2 p.m.

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

[Photo] Northeastern announces Care Days, on-campus changes

March 11, 2021

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

Photo by Cody OLoughlin for Northeastern University

Northeastern announces in-person plans for 2021 commencement

Ethan Wayne, breaking news editor
February 12, 2021
Northeastern announced a tentative plan for 2021 commencement in an email from Provost and Senior Vice President for Academic Affairs David Madigan Feb. 11.
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Lieutenant Michael Dwyer remembered as devoted, loving

Ethan Wayne, news staff
February 5, 2021
Lieutenant Michael J. Dwyer, a veteran officer of the Northeastern University Police Department, or NUPD, who served 44 years on the force, passed away Jan. 25.
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New Boston police commissioner placed on leave after past domestic assault allegations surface

Ethan Wayne, breaking news editor
February 5, 2021

Dennis White, who was sworn in as Boston police commissioner after the sudden retirement of William Gross, has been placed on administrative leave pending investigation into domestic assault allegations...

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Northeastern womens hockey shuts out Merrimack once more this weekend, placing them on the top of the league in Hockey East.

[Photo] No. 4 women’s hockey stakes claim to first place in Hockey East with 6-0 win at Merrimack

January 30, 2021

Northeastern women's hockey shuts out Merrimack once more this weekend, placing them on the top of the league in Hockey East.

NU womens hockey defeat Merrimack again 5-0 Friday afternoon.

[Photo] No. 4 women’s hockey’s shutout streak continues as they defeat Merrimack 5-0

January 29, 2021

NU women's hockey defeat Merrimack again 5-0 Friday afternoon.

Exercise equipment in Marino is placed six feet apart in order to maintain safety protocols.

Northeastern announces reopening of recreation facilities

Ethan Wayne, breaking news editor
January 28, 2021

Northeastern University’s Campus Recreation Department announced Tuesday that Marino Recreation Center and SquashBusters Center will reopen on Feb. 1 in accordance with Boston’s safety guidelines....

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Northeastern appoints Carla Brodley as Dean of Inclusive Computing

Ethan Wayne, news staff
January 25, 2021
Carla Brodley, dean of the Khoury College of Computer Sciences, has been appointed as the inaugural Dean of Inclusive Computing at the Northeastern Center for Inclusive Computing.
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In 2017, students, Bostonians and a former Israeli soldier joined SJP members to protest Israeli Defense Force soldiers visiting Northeastern.

Students for Justice in Palestine chapter faces criticism after controversial Instagram post

Ethan Wayne, news staff
December 13, 2020

Northeastern University Students for Justice in Palestine, or NUSJP, faced backlash last week after posting an Instagram graphic titled "Reading through different strategies and theory of the Popular Front...

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Ken Henderson (left) and Madeleine Estabrook (right).

Chancellor Henderson, Senior Vice Chancellor Estabrook discuss spring semester, safety protocols

Ethan Wayne, news correspondent
October 28, 2020

Chancellor and Senior Vice President for Learning Ken Henderson and Senior Vice Chancellor for Student Affairs Madeleine Estabrook held two town-hall meetings last week to discuss an update on the reopening...

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ResMail was temporarily relocated to Matthews Arena.

Op-ed: ResMail has not delivered on its promises

Ethan Wayne, contributor
September 28, 2020

While Northeastern has committed to reopening our campus in an efficient and safe manner,  not all of its plans were flawlessly executed. ResMail specifically falls in this category.  Ten thousand...

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