Northeastern has a long history of producing trailblazers across various industries, with several Black alumni making lasting impacts in media, politics, STEM, business and sports. Northeastern has made efforts to foster an inclusive and supportive environment for Black students,...

On Dec. 4, Chase Strangio, a Northeastern School of Law class of 2010 alum, became the first openly transgender lawyer to argue a case before the Supreme Court. Strangio, who grew up in Newton and came out as transgender while a student at Northeastern School of Law, is representing...