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What they’re saying about the Northeastern University-Mills College merger

The merger of Northeastern University and Mills College became official on Thursday. Here’s what university leaders, elected officials, faculty and staff, alumnae, and higher education pundits are saying about the historic partnership.

by David Nordman July 1, 2022

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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

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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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

Photos Courtesy of Adam Yates and Melissa Butman

Yard sale pick in Virginia yields century-old pack of Northeastern-branded cigarettes

Adam Yates and Melissa Butman have lived in Virginia their entire lives, but didn't know the Northeastern story until they stumbled upon a pack of university-branded cigarettes at a neighborhood yard sale.

by David Nordman June 15, 2022

Karl Reid speaks during the Rose-Hulman Institute of Technology graduation. Photo Courtesy of Rose-Hulman Institute of Technology/Bryan
Cantwell

‘We are better because we are diverse,’ Northeastern’s Karl Reid tells engineering graduates

Northeastern's Karl Reid urged Rose-Hulman graduates to use the skills they’ve learned to bring diversity to science, technology, engineering, and mathematics.

by David Nordman June 1, 2022

Yellow tape marks bullet holes on a tree and a portrait and flowers create a makeshift memorial at the site where Palestinian-American Al-Jazeera journalist Shireen Abu Akleh was shot and killed in the West Bank city of Jenin, Thursday,, May 19, 2022. Almost two weeks after the death of Abu Akleh, a reconstruction by The Associated Press lends support to assertions from both Palestinian authorities and Abu Akleh's colleagues that the bullet that cut her down came from an Israeli gun. AP Photo/Majdi Mohammed

Is today’s world a more dangerous place for journalists?

Northeastern experts say the rise in authoritarianism around the globe is worsening the dangers that journalists face on the job.

by Jackson Cote - contributor June 1, 2022

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Codifying Roe: Here are the constitutional challenges a federal law legalizing abortion may face, experts say

Even if a bill making abortion legal nationwide were to be passed, it would likely face constitutional challenges from anti-abortion activists and organizations, Northeastern legal experts point out.

by Jackson Cote - contributor June 1, 2022

Photo by Billie Weiss/Northeastern University

Aoun urges Congress to pass global competitiveness bill with three ‘key provisions’

On Monday, Northeastern President Joseph E. Aoun sent a letter urging passage of a merged bill to Speaker of the House Nancy Pelosi, Senate Majority Leader Charles Schumer, Senate Republican Leader Mitch McConnell and House Republican Leader Kevin McCarthy.

by David Nordman May 23, 2022

Northeastern University celebrates its graduate 2022 Commencement ceremony at Boston's Historic Fenway Park. Speakers included Joseph E. Aoun, president of Northeastern, Leila Fadel, an NPR reporter and co-host of the public news organization’s banner show, Morning Edition, a distinguished group of influential figures as well as student speakers. Photo by Alyssa Stone/Northeastern University

10 powerful quotes from Northeastern’s 2022 Commencement speeches

Commencement ceremonies are ripe for memorable quotes and anecdotes. Add the country’s most beloved ballpark as the setting and Northeastern’s 2022 graduates will remember these lasting words of wisdom.

by David Nordman May 13, 2022

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