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Introducing the Roux Institute at Northeastern University

PORTLAND, Maine—In a sun-splashed showroom of glass walls perched on the edge of a scenic pier from which, in another time, Mainers were ferried to Nova Scotia and back, Joseph E. Aoun, president of Northeastern, and technology entrepreneur David Roux on Monday unveiled their vision of the future for Portland, Maine, and northern New England to a standing-room crowd of business, government, and education leaders.

by Ian Thomsen January 27, 2020

Northeastern partners with entrepreneur David Roux to launch the Roux Institute at Northeastern in Portland, Maine

The institute, scheduled to open in the spring, is designed to educate generations of talent for the technology and life sciences sectors, and drive sustained economic growth in Portland, the state of Maine, and northern New England. “The Roux Institute represents a significant expansion of our model,” said Joseph E. Aoun, president of Northeastern.

by Ian Thomsen January 27, 2020

Does China’s response to the coronavirus outbreak reflect lessons learned from SARS?

Fear of a global pandemic is one of the factors driving China’s surprising decision to shut down airports in the hope of containing a dangerous virus. The Chinese government also appears to be influenced by the failure of its 2002-03 response to the outbreak of SARS, says School of Journalism director Jonathan Kaufman, former China bureau chief of The Wall Street Journal.

by Ian Thomsen January 24, 2020

‘Dr. King’s message is universal’

In celebration of the life and legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr., Patricia Williams, University Distinguished Professor of law and humanities, and Joseph E. Aoun, president of Northeastern, led a discussion of the problem of civil rights in the age of artificial intelligence.

by Ian Thomsen January 16, 2020

Chicken Lou’s: Forever in our hearts

Chicken Lou’s, Northeastern’s original fast-food shack for 30 years, will be closing in April 2020. “It’s just time,” says Dave Ferretti, the second-generation owner of the family-run business.

by Ian Thomsen December 23, 2019

‘I didn't like playing against her. I love playing with her.’

Alina Mueller and Chloe Aurard were rivals in Europe. Now, these two prolific scorers have joined forces as leaders of the fourth-ranked Huskies, as they seek their first NCAA title in hockey.

by Ian Thomsen December 11, 2019

Here’s what goes into making the call on whether or not it’s a snow day

Northeastern’s Massachusetts campuses will be open as usual Tuesday. Making the call as the region weathered its first winter storm this season was easy for Mark Boulter, who has been informing snow-related decisions at Northeastern for 22 years, in consultation with university administrators.

by Ian Thomsen December 2, 2019

The odd couple of Northeastern men’s basketball

Fifth-year guard Jordan Roland opened the season as the nation’s leading scorer, and explosive freshman Tyson Walker has been a revelation. Can the veteran shooter and the new playmaker lead the Huskies back to the NCAA Tournament?

by Ian Thomsen November 28, 2019

‘We cannot make the journey alone’

For his contributions to American society as a U.S. citizen who arrived as an immigrant, Aoun on Thursday received the 38th annual Golden Door Award from the International Institute of New England.

by Ian Thomsen November 21, 2019

A long-shot Republican presidential candidate sees a path to the party convention. He’s not dreaming.

If the ongoing impeachment inquiry were to result in the early departure of President Donald Trump, how would his absence affect the 2020 election? “I would become the only guy standing,” said former Massachusetts governor Bill Weld.

by Ian Thomsen November 20, 2019

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