Ian Thomsen, Author at News @ Northeastern

Northeastern professor receives two EPPY Awards for mass killings database

The longest-running and most extensive data source on mass killings, managed by Northeastern professor James Alan Fox, has been honored with two prominent digital news awards, including first prize for “Best Community Service Project/Reporting.”

by Ian Thomsen November 22, 2022

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In wake of Colorado Springs massacre, 2022 is deadliest year for mass shootings, Northeastern expert says

After five people were killed in a Colorado Springs nightclub Saturday, the U.S. is experiencing a record-setting year for mass killings, according to James Alan Fox, a Northeastern professor who maintains the longest-running and most extensive data source on mass killings. “I am quite confident that there has never been a year where we've had so many,” says Fox.

by Ian Thomsen November 21, 2022

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Adversaries are ready to strike US infrastructure, warn cybersecurity experts at Northeastern event

Enemies are situating themselves within the cyber operations of U.S. infrastructure sites with the potential of attacking at any time, warned Brandon Wales, executive director of the Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency.

by Ian Thomsen November 18, 2022

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Northeastern hosts 1,000 Boston public school students and teachers for women’s basketball game

Students from eight Boston public schools filled several buses, courtesy of Northeastern, to help cheer on the Northeastern women’s basketball team as the Huskies took on the BC Eagles. The excursion has become an annual—and highly popular—community event.

by Ian Thomsen November 16, 2022

Students and community members gather for a candlelight vigil after a shooting that left three students dead the night before at the University of Virginia, Monday, Nov. 14, 2022, in Charlottesville, Va. AP photo by Shaban Athuman/Richmond Times-Dispatch

Virginia slayings raise questions about guns on campus and school shootings overall, Northeastern professor says

James Alan Fox, a Northeastern professor who maintains the longest-running and most extensive data source on mass killings, says there are 20 states that permit guns on all college campuses.

by Ian Thomsen November 15, 2022

Northeastern sports legends J.J. Barea and Carlos Peña head Hall of Fame induction class

The former Husky stars, who achieved prominence in the NBA and MLB, were joined by four other inductees and the 1963 football team. Barea and Peña credited Northeastern with establishing the values and skills that enabled their long-term success.

by Ian Thomsen November 14, 2022

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History of ‘Old Ironsides,’ world’s oldest warship, offers perspective as Northeastern honors veterans

The Boston-based USS Constitution is “a living testament to all who have served,” said keynote speaker Billie J. Farrell, the first woman to serve as the ship’s commander in its 225-year history.

by Ian Thomsen November 11, 2022

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Northeastern business professor fills chair created by international ‘pioneers’

Ruth V. Aguilera was formally invested as the holder of the Darla and Fred Brodsky Trustee Professor in Global Business. The Brodskys were lauded by Northeastern President Joseph E. Aoun as visionaries who helped transform the university.

by Ian Thomsen November 10, 2022

After 5 years in military intelligence and 2 years at a monastery, he’ll graduate from Northeastern as an engineer

Christian Etherton dropped out of college one semester before graduation to enlist with the Army. On Friday he’ll serve as master of ceremonies at Northeastern’s Veterans Day Ceremony with plenty of perspective to share.

by Ian Thomsen November 9, 2022

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With back-to-back title appearances, Huskies establish themselves as a women’s soccer power

Northeastern created several chances to win the Colonial Athletic Association championship game on its home field Saturday before losing, 2-1, to defending champion Hofstra near the end of double overtime. “I didn't need a championship to know that they were special,” coach Ashley Phillips said.

by Ian Thomsen November 7, 2022

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