Alena Kuzub, Author at News @ Northeastern

‘Do not be afraid of speaking up.’ Soccer star Lilian Thuram addresses racism, history and the World Cup

Lilian Thuram, a former French professional soccer player and 1998 World Cup champion, visited the Fenway Center on Northeastern’s Boston campus on Monday. He believes that understanding “white thinking” and the history behind racism can help bring change in France and around the world.

by Alena Kuzub December 5, 2022

Northeastern-led program prepares minority STEM faculty for academic leadership positions

The Northeast Faculty Leadership Program, spearheaded by Northeastern University, was created to produce the next generation of academic leaders among underrepresented minority STEM faculty. After three years, it celebrates its participants and reflects on its achievements.

by Alena Kuzub December 2, 2022

Mass protests may ease COVID restrictions in China but won’t lead to any democratic freedoms, Northeastern experts say

“Zero-COVID” policy touted by China has exploded in Xi Jinping’s face. The country might experience a rapid rise in COVID cases as the government eases strict restrictions amid “white paper” protests.

by Alena Kuzub December 1, 2022

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Words—and tribal location—matter to citizen of Cherokee Nation

Ellen Cushman, a Cherokee citizen and the dean's professor of civic sustainability and English in Northeastern’s College of Social Sciences and Humanities, says: “The story of the evolution of the Cherokee writing system is an important facet of Cherokee perseverance as a tribe and as a people.”

by Alena Kuzub November 29, 2022

If Russia uses nuclear weapons in Ukraine, an aggressive response by US and allies gets bipartisan support, a survey shows

Americans maintain a high level of concern over the war in Ukraine months after Russia's invasion and are likely to support an aggressive NATO response if Russia fired any nuclear weapons, a new report co-authored by Northeastern researchers shows.

by Alena Kuzub November 23, 2022

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What LGBTQ fans visiting Qatar for the World Cup can expect, and what soccer lovers around the globe need to know

The first openly gay Qatari man and Northeastern experts in international law and human rights agree that LGBTQ fans visiting Qatar won’t face the same risk of persecution that local LGBTQ people do, while there is a high risk of a government crackdown on queer Qataris after the event is over.

by Alena Kuzub November 19, 2022

After the midterms, don’t expect Democrats and Republicans to work together, Northeastern panelists suggest

A panel of Northeastern experts predicts less confrontation in the Congress in the next two years, further focus on the environment, resilience and issues of equality in the Biden’s administration, and restyling of extreme conservatism.

by Alena Kuzub November 18, 2022

Northeastern grad took a stand against the war in Ukraine and extricated her employees from Russia

Risking her multi-million dollar business, Northeastern alumna Natalie Kaminski moved her company and its Russian employees outside of Russia in reaction to the Putin regime’s war in Ukraine.

by Alena Kuzub November 17, 2022

Trump’s 2024 presidential bid will force Republican Party soul-searching, Northeastern expert says

By launching his candidacy early, Trump not only beat competitors but made some strategic moves to drown critical post-midterms buzz and possibly shield himself from any prosecution, according to two Northeastern professors.

by Alena Kuzub November 16, 2022

How will Ukraine survive winter if Russia decides to ramp up infrastructure attacks?

As Russia withdraws from the Ukrainian city of Kherson, a Northeastern expert warns that it may result in the decision by Russia to step up its attacks on civil infrastructure in Ukraine, which have already seen considerable destruction.

by Alena Kuzub November 14, 2022

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