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Northeastern's London campus at Devon House. Photo by Suzanne Plunkett for Northeastern University

Northeastern becomes the first U.S.-based institution of higher learning to be granted ‘university title’ in England

Use of the word “university” is protected by British law and cannot be used without approval, which was granted to Northeastern this week following a rigorous regulatory process.

by David Nordman July 20, 2022

Danielle Nguyen and Niousha Jafari, of NU Hacks work on a laptop in ISEC. Photo by Adam Glanzman/Northeastern University

College enrollment among men is down. What does that mean for modern dating?

Fewer men earning college degrees than their female counterparts has become a vexing problem with wide-ranging socioeconomic implications, several Northeastern experts say.

by Tanner Stening October 20, 2021

05/30/18 - BOSTON, MA. - New Law School Dean, James Hackney poses for a portrait in the ISEC building on May 30, 2018. Photo by Matthew Modoono/Northeastern University

Northeastern appoints James Hackney as new School of Law dean

Hackney is an accomplished, long-serving professor in Northeastern’s law school who has also held key administrative roles in more than two decades at the university. He begins as dean on July 1.

by Greg St. Martin May 31, 2018

A student walks by Daniel Anguilu's mural on the stairway leading up to the Columbus Parking Garage on Nov. 28, 2016. <i>Photo by Adam Glanzman/Northeastern University</i>

November 2016 in photos

Check out the amazing people, places, and events at Northeastern during the month of November as documented through the lenses of university photographers.

by Matthew Modoono December 2, 2016

Interdisciplinary Science and Engineering Complex

Our photographers give you an exclusive glimpse inside the new 225,000-square-foot Interdisciplinary Science and Engineering Complex as construction nears completion.

by Matthew Modoono December 1, 2016

11/11/16 - BOSTON, MA. - Northeastern University on Friday Nov. 11, 2016 held its annual Veterans Day ceremony to honor past and present members of the university community who have served their country. Remarks were given by: John Joseph McGinness, President of Northeastern University Student Veterans Organization, Lt. Colonel Tim Ferguson, Professor of Military Science Northeastern University Army ROTC, Neal Finnegan, BA'61, H'98, Chair Emeritus Northeastern University Board of Trustees, General Dwyer Dennis, U.S. Air Force, Commander, Hanscom Airforce Base, and Northeastern University President Joseph E. Aoun. Photo by: Adam Glanzman/Northeastern University

Northeastern University honors its veterans

by Matthew Modoono November 14, 2016

Northeastern University expanded its commitment to student veterans by officially opening a Veterans of Foreign Wars post during a ceremony at the Veterans Memorial on Oct. 24, 2016. A U.S. flag swayed in the wind as a VFW official prepared for the installation ceremony. <i>Photo by Matthew Modoono/Northeastern University</i>

Gallery 360 showcases vibrant tattoo art collection

Peter Mui, the late fashion designer, traveled the world to commission original pieces from masters of the craft of tattoo art. His wife, Jenny, recently donated much of his vast collection to Northeastern, where selected works are now on display.

by Matthew Modoono November 2, 2016

10/11/16 - BOSTON, MA. - Bay Area muralist Susan Cervantes and members of Precita Eyes are working with NU students for the next two weeks to design & paint a mural for the Northeastern Latino/a Student Cultural Center. The design is based on community/student input, rather than one specific artist's vision. Photo by: Matthew Modoono/Northeastern University

New campus mural celebrates community

Last week, muralist Susan Cervantes, members of Precita Eyes, and students and staff from the Latino/a Student Cultural Center unveiled the latest installment in the university’s Public Art Initiative. Our photographers captured images, from concept to completion, of the colorful mural on Forsyth Street.

by Matthew Modoono October 17, 2016

Construction continued on the Interdisciplinary Science and Engineering Complex (ISEC) on Columbus Avenue at Northeastern University Sept. 29, 2016. <i>Photo by Adam Glanzman/Northeastern University</i>

September 2016 in photos

by Matthew Modoono October 3, 2016

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