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For these students, personal stories and respect are key to promoting racial literacy

Northeastern students shared deeply personal stories Tuesday about the impact of racism throughout their lives -- describing schoolyard taunts and uncomfortable conversations with family members as part of an ongoing discussion about Racial Literacy.

by Hillary Chabot February 24, 2021

Northeastern’s Racial Literacy series takes on Boston’s troubled history

A diverse panel of Northeastern faculty assembled to present a side of the city that visitors might not know from travel reviews—a history of slave-trading, violent opposition to desegregation in public schools, and an historical dearth of leadership roles for people who aren’t white.

by Peter Ramjug September 29, 2020

Here’s what kids and parents can learn from the marriage of two gay characters on Arthur

The wedding of two gay characters on Arthur, the long-running children’s cartoon on PBS, provides parents and their children an opportunity to explore complex topics such as race, sexuality, and love, says Northeastern professor Tracy Robinson-Wood.

by Molly Callahan May 16, 2019

Northeastern University celebrated its 116th Commencement on May 4, 2018. Since 2006, Northeastern has grown enrollment of international students by 540 percent and enrollment of students of color by 116 percent. Photo by Billie Weiss/Northeastern University

Northeastern receives national award for commitment to diversity

For the third straight year, Northeastern was selected for the Higher Education Excellence in Diversity Award from INSIGHT Into Diversity magazine. The award recognizes colleges and universities in the United States that “demonstrate an outstanding commitment to diversity and inclusion.”

by Greg St. Martin November 7, 2018

Delia Cheung Hom, director of the Asian American Center, poses for portraits on Jan. 29, 2018. She recently won two national awards for her mentorship and leadership in student affairs. Photo by Matthew Modoono/Northeastern University

Staff member wins national awards for leadership, mentorship

As director of Northeastern’s Asian American Center for the past 10 years, Delia Cheung Hom has developed award-winning programs, mentored countless young scholars, and tackled big issues like social identity. “I want to be a resource and a role model,” she says.

by Jason Kornwitz January 30, 2018

Students play games at Campus Crossroads as part of International Education Week on Nov. 14, 2017. Photo by Matthew Modoono/Northeastern University

International Education Week celebrates diversity, cultural exchange

The university is celebrating International Education Week this week with a range of events and activities, and we have all the details. Benny Lewis, the self-described “technomad language hacker,” will deliver the program’s keynote address tonight in 20 West Village F.

by Jason Kornwitz November 15, 2017

For the second consecutive year, Northeastern has received a national honor recognizing U.S. colleges and universities that demonstrate an outstanding commitment to diversity and inclusion. <i>Photo by Adam Glanzman/Northeastern University</i>

Northeastern honored again with national award for diversity and inclusion

For the second consecutive year, Northeastern has received the Higher Education Excellence in Diversity Award from INSIGHT Into Diversity magazine. The national honor recognizes U.S. colleges and universities that demonstrate an outstanding commitment to diversity and inclusion.

by Greg St. Martin September 21, 2017

May 6, 2016 - BOSTON, MA. - Northeastern University celebrated its 114th Commencement on May 6, 2016. President Joseph E. Aoun led the undergraduate ceremony, which was held at TD Garden in Boston. Secretary of State John Kerry delivered the Commencement address. Northeastern conferred honorary degrees upon a distinguished group of influential figures: Retired Maj. Gen. Charles Frank Bolden Jr., the administrator of NASA; Susan Hockfield, former president of the Massachusetts Institute of Technology and president-elect of the American Association for the Advancement of Science; and Thomas McCarthy, an award-winning director, screenwriter, and actor whose most recent film, Spotlight, won the 2016 Oscar for Best Picture. Photo by Billie Weiss for Northeastern University

Northeastern receives award for commitment to diversity and inclusion

The university has been honored with the 2016 Higher Education Excellence in Diversity Award from INSIGHT Into Diversity magazine.

by Greg St. Martin September 8, 2016

President Aoun expresses ‘deep concerns’ about new NC law, speaks out in support of diversity and inclusion

President Aoun speaks out in support of diversity and inclusion

Following the passage of a controversial new law last week in North Carolina—where Northeastern maintains a regional campus—President Aoun issued a statement in strong support of diversity and inclusion. The law prevents local communities in that state from passing ordinances that protect the rights of gay, lesbian, and transgender people. “At Northeastern University we believe diversity is a strength to be celebrated, not a source of division,” Aoun said.

by News@Northeastern March 28, 2016

Diversity and inclusion highlight discussion at academic plan town hall

On Tuesday, Northeastern students, faculty, and staff at the latest academic plan town hall meeting examined and shared ideas around diversity and inclusion, one of the core themes being discussed as part of the planning process.

by Greg St. Martin March 2, 2016