College of Social Sciences & Humanities Archives

Matthew B. Ross

Associate Professor

Northeastern students Emily Recchia and Julia Henning are on a documentary filmmaking Dialogue of Civilizations program in London, a welcome return to abroad programs for both students. Photo by Julia Foley

Dialogues of Civilizations back in full swing and taking students around the world

After a pandemic-induced hiatus for Dialogue of Civilizations programs, Northeastern professors and students are once again heading out on month-long international adventures. Although there is excitement in the air, some programs have had to adapt to pandemic-era challenges.

by Cody Mello-Klein June 6, 2022

community members hold hands in a large circle

America mourns another school shooting. Why is it so difficult to strengthen US gun laws?

The murders of at least 19 children and two teachers at a Texas elementary school have led to demands for a coherent approach to gun and mental health reforms in the United States. Three Northeastern experts explain the complexities of the U.S. gun debate.

by Ian Thomsen May 25, 2022

Northeastern biology major Dillon Nishigaya, conducts cancer research in a Mugar lab. Nishigaya was inspired to student science after overcoming scoliosis.

These identical twins launched research careers – as freshmen

“It was a revelation” that he and his brother were able to participate in research in their first year at Northeastern, says Dillon Nishigaya. Dillon aims to become a doctor, based in part on his personal experiences with medicine.

by Ian Thomsen May 20, 2022

Urvashi Vaid, Northeastern alum, remembered as legendary LGBTQ activist

Alumni and colleagues reflect on how the law school grad led the way in the LGBTQ rights movement with her innovative focus on intersectionality and relentless passion for progressive politics.

by Cody Mello-Klein May 18, 2022

nato foreign ministers sit in a conference room

In the new Europe ‘neutrality is no longer an option’

The war in Ukraine has crystallized a remarkable transformation of Europe that has been building since World War II, says Northeastern expert Mai’a Cross: Nations that historically had been in conflict are now realizing they need each other.

by Ian Thomsen May 18, 2022

The United States Embassy to Ukraine stands closed on April 25, 2022 in Kyiv, Ukraine.

Reappointment of U.S. ambassador to Ukraine signals Russia’s rough road

As the Russian invasion of Ukraine enters its third month, the United States is reopening its embassy in Kyiv. It’s a meaningful gesture that affirms Ukraine’s surprising defiance, says Mai’a Cross, the Edward W. Brooke Professor of Political Science and International Affairs at Northeastern.

by Ian Thomsen April 26, 2022

Newspaper Front Pages After First Round Of French Presidential Elections

Could France elect a leader from the far right?

The final round of the French presidential election on April 24 features a rematch of the 2017 runoff between Emmanuel Macron, the current officeholder, and Marine Le Pen, the far-right challenger of the National Front. Colin Brown, a Northeastern assistant teaching professor of political science, weighs in.

by Ian Thomsen April 12, 2022

In this photo provided by Turkish Presidency, Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan, center, gives a speech to welcome the Russian, left, and Ukrainian delegations ahead of their talks, in Istanbul, Turkey, Tuesday, March 29, 2022.

Why Biden’s call for Putin’s ouster isn’t damaging the Ukraine negotiations

“The comment [by President Joe Biden] was what everybody has been thinking,” says Mai’a Cross, the Edward W. Brooke Professor of Political Science and International Affairs at Northeastern. Cross remains skeptical of Russia’s intentions.

by Ian Thomsen March 29, 2022

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