city and community affairs

Northeastern recognizes Roxbury resident as community ‘superhero’

Elaine Hall-Corbin received a Community Engagement Award at the Department of City and Community Affairs’ fifth annual Pancakes and Partnership Breakfast on Tuesday morning. “I’m…

by Jason Kornwitz May 10, 2017

NUPD delivers holiday cheer

Members of the Northeastern University Police Department, donning red Santa hats, delivered bags full of gifts to a child care center steps away from campus…

by Greg St. Martin December 20, 2016

Campus holiday drives strive to benefit local community

Offices and departments across campus are organizing holiday drives for toys, books, and clothes to benefit local organizations in the communities surrounding Northeastern.

by Greg St. Martin December 1, 2016

Huskies host Boston school students for annual event

The excitement of 1,400 Boston public school students was palpable inside Cabot Center on Friday, as Northeastern hosted its annual Boston Public Schools Day. Students…

by Molly Callahan November 21, 2016

Northeastern, city of Boston team up to tackle off-campus move-in

It takes months of planning and coordination—and involves a dedicated team of university staff, city officials, and volunteers—to make sure off-campus move-in runs smoothly. Here…

by Joe O'Connell September 2, 2016

Northeastern’s commitment to Boston goes far beyond voluntary payments

Northeastern’s broad investment in the city of Boston—through both financial and in-kind support of services and community-based programs—totals more than $27 million annually.

by Matthew McDonald July 23, 2015

Northeastern sponsors startup pitch event

Seven Boston-area startups recently showcased their businesses to a panel of experts at a Northeastern-sponsored event in Roxbury.

by Joe O'Connell April 2, 2015