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Northeastern achieves gold rating from campus sustainability program

The Huntington News

Northeastern received a Gold rating in campus sustainability from an Association for the Advancement of Sustainability in Higher Education program, surpassing its 2023 silver rating, the university announced in a July 8 email. The post Northeastern achieves gold rating from campus sustainability program appeared first on The Huntington News .

Northeastern announces restructured fee, new tuition insurance

The Huntington News

Northeastern Student Financial Services, or SFS, announced a restructuring of student fees beginning in the 2026-2027 academic year, combining previously separate charges into one “comprehensive fee.” The fee consolidation is one of three updates, aiming to “improve the student experience,” according to a July 21 email sent by SFS to students. The university

Northeastern finalizes merger with Marymount Manhattan College, becomes Northeastern University – New York City

The Huntington News

Northeastern finalized its merger with Marymount Manhattan College July 9, officially becoming Northeastern University – New York City. Located in New York’s Upper East Side, the campus, which is the university’s 14th, will give students the option to spend their first year in the city through the New York City Scholars program or complete all... The p

Sex offender sentenced to two years in jail for trespassing in Stetson East

The Huntington News

Brandon Awogboro, the 29-year-old man who hid in the Stetson East women’s bathroom, was sentenced May 26 to two years in jail on trespassing, assault and battery on a police officer, disorderly conduct and resisting arrest charges. On April 29, dining hall workers informed police that a man was hiding in the women’s bathroom for... The post Sex offender sent

Northeastern issues guidance following DHS ruling implementing fixed admission periods for international students

The Huntington News

Northeastern’s Office of Global Services, or OGS, released updated guidance for international students and visiting scholars in light of the Trump administration’s July 17 ruling that establishes a fixed period of admission. Under the new Department of Homeland Security, or DHS, ruling, which will take effect Sept. 15, students may only be admitted for the..

MGM Springfield fined $25k for posting betting odds on Northeastern baseball game

The Huntington News

The Massachusetts Gaming Commission fined MGM Springfield $25,000 in June after it offered wagers for a 2025 Northeastern baseball game, violating Massachusetts sports betting rules. The post MGM Springfield fined $25k for posting betting odds on Northeastern baseball game appeared first on The Huntington News .

Northeastern acquires East Village for $169 million following 11-year lease

The Huntington News

Northeastern purchased the East Village residence hall in June from Phoenix Property Co. for $169 million, ending the university’s 11-year lease of the property. The post Northeastern acquires East Village for $169 million following 11-year lease appeared first on The Huntington News .

President Aoun’s total compensation exceeds $3 million, reports show - The Huntington News %

The Huntington News

Northeastern President Joseph E. Aoun ranks as the highest-paid university president in Massachusetts with his total compensation exceeding $3 million.

Northeastern appoints Mark Williams as dean of College of Science - The Huntington News

The Huntington News

Mark Williams, professor and chair of the Department of Physics, will assume the position of dean for the College of Science July 1, according to a June 11 email to the college’s faculty, staff and students.

Northeastern taps Vanderbilt administrator Brett Sweet as next chief financial officer - The Huntington News

The Huntington News

Senior Vanderbilt University administrator Brett Sweet will assume the position of senior vice president for finance and administration this fall, replacing longtime administrator Thomas Nedell.

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