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Northeastern-Mills merger is official, creates ‘something truly unique in higher education’

The merger creates the only university in the United States with comprehensive campuses on both coasts—campuses that include undergraduate and graduate learning, residential life, recreation and research.

by David Nordman June 30, 2022

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Northeastern professor has been targeting New England's enemies of free speech for 25 years

Northeastern journalism professor Dan Kennedy has been tracking freedom of speech abuses in New England since the late 1990s. Here are three of the most notable First Amendment outrages.

by Alyssa Stone June 30, 2022

Video: 'An oasis in the middle of Oakland,' explore the campus of Mills College at Northeastern.

OAKLAND, Calif.— From old-growth forests to Victorian architecture, Mills College at Northeastern has it all. Facilities Manager Luan Stauss talks about the beautiful campus that…

by Cam Sleeper June 30, 2022

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The Mills campus has it all: Beauty, history, modern spaces—even ghosts

OAKLAND, Calif.—Eucalyptus trees dominate the landscape, the majestic Mills Hall offers architectural heritage and ghost stories provide intrigue on the 170-year-old campus.

by Jessica Taylor Price June 30, 2022

Mills alumnae reflect on past, embrace partnership as positive path forward with Northeastern

OAKLAND, Calif.—The merger with Northeastern marks a new chapter in Mills history. Alumnae are hopeful that as it moves forward, Mills will continue to work toward its mission of empowerment.

by Jessica Taylor Price June 30, 2022

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Oakland campus will have largest incoming class in history after Mills’ merger with Northeastern

OAKLAND, Calif.—Two years ago, Mills College welcomed 191 first-year undergraduates to campus. When the merged Mills College at Northeastern University opens its doors in late August, the number of new students on the Oakland campus will total 520.

by Noah Lloyd and David Nordman June 30, 2022

Mills faculty and staff look forward to experiential learning, being part of global university system

OAKLAND, Calif.—Faculty on the Oakland campus believe in the power of co-op and experiential learning. They are excited about Northeastern bringing its signature programs to students in the Bay Area.

by David Nordman June 30, 2022

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Northeastern professor says, ‘In the end, Roe and Casey will be reaffirmed'

Reproductive rights will, in a long drawn-out political and legal struggle, eventually win out over the anti-abortion cause, according to Northeastern experts.

by Tanner Stening June 30, 2022

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Bay Area leaders optimistic about future of Mills College at Northeastern University

OAKLAND, Calif. —Bay Area community leaders believe in preserving history and the endless potential of Mills College at Northeastern University, which is expected to be official July 1.

by David Nordman June 29, 2022

Northeastern student probes environmental changes in spartina grass, salt marsh hero

A holder of Margaret A. Davidson Graduate fellowship, Northeastern doctoral candidate Johanna L’Heureux is conducting experiments that look at the role sea level rise and nutrient runoff play in determining whether spartina grass stores carbon dioxide in the soil—or releases increasing amounts into the atmosphere of a warming world.

by Cynthia Hibbert June 29, 2022