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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...

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
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
Cam Schlitter pitches the ball April 30, 2021. Schlitter made his MLB Debut with the Yankees July 9. Photo courtesy Northeastern Athletes/Jim Pierce.
Former Northeastern baseball star Cam Schlittler makes strong MLB debut with Yankees
Valentina Swan July 14, 2025
Photos of the Month: June 2025
Photos of the Month: June 2025
Photo Staff July 10, 2025
Chequered Flag: Fury road, Spanish Grand Prix recap
Chequered Flag: Fury road, Spanish Grand Prix recap
Olufolake Okunsanya, news staff • July 5, 2025

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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
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...

Students study and talk among themselves in the Dodge Library Dec. 22, 1958. Several Northeastern professors compared Trump's current presidential term to "authoritarian" regimes. Photo courtesy Northeastern University Archives and Special Collections.
Amid political turmoil, Northeastern historians look to the past to understand the present
Frances Klemm, news staff • June 3, 2025

In his second administration, President Donald Trump has stretched the limits of his executive power. And as a Trump-led government takes aim...

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,...

Irving handles the puck Jan 18. Irving was selected by the Montréal Victoire in the 2025 PWHL draft.
Skylar Irving selected by Montreal Victoire, becomes 11th Husky drafted to PWHL
Frances Klemm, news staff • June 30, 2025

Skyler Irving, a recently graduated Husky forward, was selected by the Professional Women’s Hockey League’s Montréal Victoire June 24, becoming...

Jordan Koduah (left) and John Manga (right) stand on the sidelines in a diptych. Koduah and Manga were hired by Northeastern to serve as assistant soccer coaches for the men's team. Photos courtesy Northeastern Athletics. Collage by Margot Murphy.
Jordan Koduah, John Manga join men’s soccer coaching staff
Elli Einset, sports editor • June 13, 2025

The men’s soccer team announced June 10 that it has hired two new assistant coaches, Jordan Koduah and John Manga.  Koduah comes from Oakwood...

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...

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
Kendrick Lamar takes the stage at Gillette Stadium May 12. Massachusetts crowds energized the venue on the Grand National Tour’s final East Coast show.
Review: Kendrick Lamar, SZA take it to the next level with eight acts at Gillette
Darin Zullo, news staff • June 15, 2025
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...

A visibly stressed man works on his laptop in a study booth. Videos dismissing procrastination and a lack of motivation highlighted the allure of hustle culture. Photo courtesy Tim Gouw Unsplash
Op-ed: Hustle culture is procrastination in disguise
Honor Seares, contributor • June 6, 2025

There I was — at 11:01 p.m. — with 59 minutes on the clock left to write a five-page essay due at midnight. Was I hunched over my keyboard,...

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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