city and community affairs

Elaine Hall-Corbin, second from the right, receives a Community Engagement Award at the City and Community Affairs' fifth annual Pancakes and Partnerships Breakfast in the East Village. Photo by Matthew Modoono/Northeastern University

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 trying to keep alive the history and culture of my community,” says Hall-Corbin, whose small arts and culture publication frequently focuses on events at Northeastern Crossing.

by Jason Kornwitz May 10, 2017

Dec. 19, 2016 - BOSTON, MA. - Members of the Northeastern University Police Department deliver toys to the Learn and Play Child Care Center located inside the St. Cyprian’s Episcopal Church on Tremont Street on Dec. 19, 2016. Photo by Matthew Modoono/Northeastern University

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 on Monday afternoon.

by Greg St. Martin December 20, 2016

12/08/14 -- Boston, MA. -- Johanna Ramirez, SSH, 15, left, Rosa Torres, Office Assistant, LSCC, Manny Cruz, SSH'16, Anthony Crisp, SSH'15, and Lydia Vega, Coordinator of Student Service, LSCC, sort though donated toys for the Annual LSCC Toy Drive in the Latino/a Student Cultural Center at Northeastern University on December 8, 2014. The LSCC hosts its annual Toy Drive in conjunction with the Sigma Phi Epsilon fraternity. Also working with the Hildebrand Family Self-Help Center of Cambridge, which assists homeless families move towards overcoming homelessness. Staff Photo by Matthew Modoono

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

Students from Boston public schools and charter schools cheer on the Northeastern Women's Basketball Team
as they host St. Mary's University at Solomon Court Friday. Photos by Adam Glanzman/Northeastern University

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 are some of the people who help make it happen.

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