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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

Asa S. Knowles poses for a headshot in 1964. Ell was Northeastern’s third president and served from 1959 to 1975. Photo courtesy Northeastern University Library, Archives and Special Collections.

In 1968, Black students fought for equality on campus. Northeastern President Asa Knowles helped them.

Sarah Mesdjian, news staff December 30, 2024

In 2023, the United States Supreme Court struck down affirmative action in college admissions, fueling feelings of frustration and isolation in Black students at Northeastern. Though Northeastern is still reckoning with a 35% drop in Black student enrollment seen in the Class...