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President Joe Biden signs the Juneteenth National Independence Day Act, in the East Room of the White House, Thursday, June 17, 2021, in Washington. From left, Rep. Barbara Lee, D-Calif, Rep. Danny Davis, D-Ill., Opal Lee, Sen. Tina Smith, D-Minn., obscured, Vice President Kamala Harris, House Majority Whip James Clyburn of S.C., Sen. Raphael Warnock, D-Ga., Sen. John Cornyn, R-Texas, Rep. Joyce Beatty, D-Ohio, Sen. Ed Markey, D-Mass., and Rep. Sheila Jackson Lee, D-Texas. AP Photo/Evan Vucci

‘Juneteenth should be a day of reckoning’

The issues raised by Juneteenth, the annual holiday that observes the end of slavery in the U.S., serve as calls to action in the wake of George Floyd’s murder and the Black Lives Matter movement. Such was the message of experts who participated in a virtual Northeastern event on Thursday.

by Ian Thomsen June 17, 2021

09/12/19 - CAMBRIDGE, MA. - Northeastern associate professor Patricia Davis poses for a portrait on Sept. 12, 2019.. Photo by Ruby Wallau/Northeastern University

Juneteenth: The legacy of the holiday

Patricia Davis, associate professor of communications studies, explains the long road that Juneteenth has taken to getting nationwide recognition—and what comes next for the holiday.

by Cam Sleeper June 17, 2021

Olivia Gerena, a Madison Park Technical school student who is working as a plumbing apprentice on campus at Northeastern University, poses for a portrait.

Boston high school students join Northeastern’s facilities team to learn the profession

The Northeastern’s large and complex residential campus requires an expert team of electricians, plumbers, and other trade workers that is a source of mentorship for students who want to pursue careers in the field. Many students at Madison Park Vocational High School are eager to learn the trades, and the partnership provides a unique opportunity for them to gain hands-on experience from the Northeastern team.

by Hillary Chabot June 16, 2021

Northeastern to mark the significance of the Juneteenth holiday with these events

In-person and virtual experiences June 16-18 will bring the university community together in celebration of the end of slavery in the United States.

by Peter Ramjug June 15, 2021

Northeastern’s Cabot Testing Center is awash this month in rainbow flags, stickers, and face masks to celebrate LGBTQA Pride Month, such as the one Iloisa Teixeira, a swab coach at Cabot, wears. Photo by Matthew Modoono/Northeastern University

There’s a lot to be proud of at Northeastern’s COVID-19 testing centers

It’s hard to see a smile through a face mask, but at Northeastern’s Cabot Testing Center, you just know they’re there. The COVID-19 testing center, which has been scaled down recently as cases of the disease drop and vaccinations rise, is awash this month in rainbow flags, stickers, and face masks to celebrate LGBTQA Pride Month. And the pride includes the teamwork that made the accomplishments of the testing center possible.

by Molly Callahan June 15, 2021

Computer-generated image of a man, woman, and a dog

Richardson Plaza renovation to include colorful sculptures, new seating

When students return to the Boston campus in the fall, a funky new art installation and comfortable seating await them in Richardson Plaza. The rectangular expanse near the School of Law will be a splashy destination for TikToks and selfies. Renovations start in the summer.

by Peter Ramjug June 11, 2021

A Northeastern student leads an in-person tour on campus.

In-person campus tours have been ‘hard to find.’ But not at Northeastern.

Northeastern has been giving in-person tours of its Boston campus since early August 2020. Health and safety protocols have resulted in smaller groups and personalized visits—an experience few U.S. universities have been offering.

by Ian Thomsen June 3, 2021

A group of mechanical engineering students hang out in front of Snell Library.

Why do I feel like I still have to wear a mask?

The end of mask restrictions in much of the United States has put people who wore masks in a quandary. And yes, says Rory Smead, associate professor of philosophy at Northeastern, it’s awkward.

by Eva Botkin-Kowacki June 2, 2021

Relive the best of spring in under a minute

From a Commencement at Fenway Park to relaxing in the shade of the Boston campus arboretum, the Northeastern community knows how to close out the…

by Cam Sleeper June 2, 2021

Students sitting on the grass on theBoston campus

Jump into June with these events

Build your career intelligence. Examine the future of epidemiology. Plan the perfect beach day. Here is a list of events to make the most of early June now that the summery weather has arrived.

by Ian Thomsen May 28, 2021

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