Students appear like KKK in photo Jul 14, 2008
Northeastern University suspended a partnership with a New Jersey hospital this week after two of its students were allegedly coerced by paramedics into dressing as members of the Ku Klux Klan, officials said. A grainy cellphone photograph released by the University of Medicine and Dentistry of New Jersey shows two people wearing white sheets, one clenching a makeshift cross constructed from wood and tape. (Boston Globe)
Can my plants with red leaves still do photosynthesis? Jul 14, 2008
Dr. Knowledge is written by physicists Stephen Reucroft and John Swain, both of Northeastern University. E-mail questions to or write Dr. Knowledge, c/o The Boston Globe, PO Box 55819, Boston, MA 02205-5819. (Boston Globe)
Initiative seeks to aid immigrants Jul 13, 2008
Of the 907,000 immigrants in Massachusetts, about 175,000 are here illegally, according to a report by the Massachusetts Institute for a New Commonwealth, a nonpartisan think-tank, along with the Center for Labor Market Studies at Northeastern University. The Massachusetts initiative reflects the starkly different approaches that individual states are taking toward immigrants across the nation. (Boston Globe)
N.J. Paramedics Fired Over Ku Klux Klan Photos Jul 13, 2008
The Star-Ledger reported that the trainees are students from Northeastern University in Boston, according to the president of the University of Medicine and Dentistry of New Jersey, where the incident occurred. The university "has never and will never tolerate attitudes and behaviors that discriminate against any individual or group. The actions taken by the individuals in this instance are appalling," said a statement released by the university, which was continuing to investigate the incident. (Fox News)
Fire department welcomes two new brothers to fold Jul 13, 2008
He also attended Northeastern University s EMT basic training program in 2004 and graduated from the Safety Program Consultants EMT paramedic training program in 2006. Burns also honored firefighter Scott Dole, a nine-year veteran of the squad, who recently has become a certified paramedic, after completing a national and statewide exam in May. (Reading Advocate, MA)
Wilson listed among Top 100 girls basketball players Jul 13, 2008
Wilson, who recently accepted an athletic and academic scholarship to play basketball at Northeastern University, ranked No. 90 on the list. As shooting guard for Bayview Academy in Providence, Rhode Island, Wilson led her team to the state finals and won the Gatorade Girls Basketball Player of the Year award for her state. (Winter Garden West Orange Times, FL)
Around Town -- Where was everything? Jul 13, 2008
The following Marshfield residents were named to the dean's list for the spring 2008 semester at their respective colleges: Alyssa Amand, High Point University; Elizabeth Campbell and Mary C. Jennings, University of Hartford; Matthew Fallacara, Georgia Tech; Nina McCorry and Richard Herb, Providence College; Caitlin C. Kerrigan, Justine J. Parsons, Jehan M. Ragab and Caitlin M. Sullivan, Fitchburg State College; Sophia Shrand, Northeastern University; Victoria Ibrahim, Katelyn Noyes and... (Marshfield Mariner, MA)
Why we're all moral hypocrites Jul 8, 2008
This suggests that we are but "when we are given time to think about it, we construct arguments about why what we did wasnt that bad," said lead researcher Piercarlo Valdesolo, who conducted this study at Northeastern University and is now a professor at Amherst College. The study, funded by the university, will be detailed in an upcoming issue of the Journal of Experimental Social Psychology. (MSNBC -- Health)
Northwestern Announces 2008 Field Hockey Schedule Jul 8, 2008
Head Coach Kelly McCollum and the Wildcats start their season Aug. 30 at Northeastern University. HEADLINES. (Nusports.com)
Neighbors (July 10) Jul 8, 2008
Northeastern University is pleased to recognize those students who distinguish themselves academically during the course of the school year ... Biloskirka-Conley plans to pursue a degree in business and has been accepted at Northeastern University, Clark University, Suffolk University and UMass-Amherst. (Needham Tab, MA)
UNH in line to share $12.6 million grant Jul 7, 2008
6 million grant with Northeastern University and the University of Massachusetts at Lowell. The National Science Foundation has recommended renewing the five-year grant to develop nanotechnology. (Seacoast New Hampshire)
NYT: McCain battlesteleprompter Jul 6, 2008
Alan Schroeder, a journalism professor at Northeastern University, said, Theres a danger of sarcasm becoming nastiness, and McCain seems to be conscious of that line. . (MSNBC -- Politics)
NYT: MCCAIN HORROR ON TELEPROMPTER... Jul 6, 2008
Alan Schroeder, a journalism professor at Northeastern University, said, "There's a danger of sarcasm becoming nastiness, and McCain seems to be conscious of that line.". Some McCain loyalists say he needs to be left alone and not burdened by his staff's calculations about how he should be acting or what he should be saying. (The Drudge Report)
Foreign students flock to the US Jul 5, 2008
The University of Massachusetts at Amherst expects a roughly 20 percent increase in new international students this fall, while Northeastern University will enroll 17 percent more students than last year's class. Foreign students will comprise nearly one-quarter of Babson College's incoming class, after a 67 percent rise in their ranks. (Boston Globe)
UniverSoul's thrills are inclusive, inventive, and fun Jul 5, 2008
The UniverSoul Circus, whose big top is spread over a Northeastern University parking lot this weekend, takes a classic venue and makes it appealingly modern ... At Northeastern University's Columbus Avenue parking lot, corner of Columbus and Melnea Cass avenues. (Boston Globe)
For 'Seagull,' director dove into translation Jul 4, 2008
UniverSoul Circus, a one-ring circus with primarily African-American performers, presents three shows today in the Northeastern University Columbus Avenue parking lot (at the intersection of Melnea Cass Boulevard). The circus, which includes tigers and elephants as well as such acts as acrobats, continues through Sunday. (Boston Globe)
Local entrepreneur takes home 'grand' prize Jul 4, 2008
Eaves, who graduated from Norwell High School in 1995, went on to Northeastern University, where he majored in journalism and advertising. After skateboarding for 15 years and enduring two related injuries. (Norwell Mariner, MA)
Three times the charm for Medfordite Marc DePalma Jul 4, 2008
DePalma is a middler student at Northeastern University and is majoring in civil engineering. He is the son of Marco DePalma, who works for J. F. White Contracting Company. (Medford Transcript, MA)
Head Football Coach Andy Talley To Receive Community Service Award Jul 4, 2008
The eight programs including Temple, University of Pennsylvania, Harvard, University of Massachusetts, Northeastern University, University of New Hampshire, University of Maine and Wagner College combined to test over 2,600 potential donors. There are 20 million people worldwide who are registered as potential marrow donors. (Villanova.com)
U.S. Women's Under-22 Select Team Roster Announced Jul 4, 2008
Dave Flint (Merrimack, N.H.), who was recently announced as the head coach of the Northeastern University women's ice hockey team, is the goaltending consultant. Team USA 2008 Under-22 Series Schedule August 20-23 - Pierrefonds, Que. (Wcha.com)
College briefs Jul 3, 2008
University of Kentucky Recent University of Kentucky graduate Brian Archinal, the son of Bruce and Mary Ann Archinal of The Woodlands, is one of 15 musicians from around the globe selected for the Northeastern University Fusion Arts Exchange, an educational exchange program sponsored by the U.S. Department of State Bureau of Educational and Cultural Affairs. Archinal, a 2004 The Woodlands High School graduate, will participate in the program from July 7 to Aug. 14 at the university's Boston... (Conroe Courier, TX)
MGH, Northeastern and UMass Medical School get federal grants for nurse training Jul 3, 2008
Northeastern University has been awarded a $216,708 grant from the same agency to help fund advance nursing education for master's degree and doctoral degree nursing education programs. The money will also support initiatives such as certificate programs for nurse midwives. (Boston Business Journal, MA)
Campus clips Jul 3, 2008
Jared Armstrong of Danvers, son of Johannah Conway and Shawn Armstrong, was named to the spring semester 2008 dean s list Northeastern University s College of Business Administration ... Daniel Conway of Danvers, son of Carole and Michael Conway, was named to the spring semester 2008 dean s list at Northeastern University s College of Criminal Justice. (Danvers Herald, MA)
Businesses help put 500 teens to work Jul 1, 2008
Teen employment rates dropped to historically low levels this year as the nation's labor market continues to shed jobs, an April study by the Center for Labor Market Studies at Northeastern University said. Between 2003 and 2007, national employment rose 8. (Boston Globe)
Deep down, we can't fool even ourselves Jul 1, 2008
"Anyone who is on 'our team' is excused for moral transgressions," said DeSteno, a psychologist at Northeastern University. "The importance of group cohesion, of any type, simply extends our moral radius for lenience. Basically, it's a form of one person's patriot is another's terrorist.". (International Herald Tribune -- Health)
Free programs at the Parker River National Wildlife Jul 1, 2008
There She Scoons : New England Coasting Schooners: Thursday July 31, 7-8 p.m. Join William Fowler, history professor from Northeastern University, to learn about the history of the coasting trade in New England, Merrimack Valley and Newburyport. Loading commenting interface. (Amesbury News, MA)
Davis says officers didn't use excessive force in man's death Jul 1, 2008
In June, 2007, he was arrested by Northeastern University police after allegedly jumping on top of car hoods and trunk, according to Boston police. A warrant was put out for his arrest after he missed a court date on the charges. (Boston Globe -- Sports)
MBA Degree Online Jun 30, 2008
by Northeastern University - Northeastern University, a world leader in practice-based education, is pleased to offer an MBA program in a fully online format ... by Northeastern University - Northeastern University, a world leader in practice-based education, is pleased to offer an MBA program in a fully online format. (LinuxPlanet)
Booking it to N.Y. Jun 29, 2008
Amanda Schulman, a 21-year-old student at Northeastern University, prefers BoltBus, too. She used to ride Greyhound, but using BoltBus's electrical outlets and free Wi-Fi to check e-mail after watching a movie on her laptop is "a big plus," the native New Yorker said. (Boston Globe)
A year in Vietnam Jun 29, 2008
Emmania Rodriguez is a Northeastern University student who spent her junior year based in Ho Chi Minh City. Her untraditional study-abroad program combined community service, field research, and classroom work. (Boston Globe)
Letter: Wellness/Community Day at SHS a big success Jun 29, 2008
Northeastern University s athletic director, Peter Robe, gave a fantastic keynote speech on character development, diversity, inclusiveness, tolerance and today s toxic media messages. He also facilitated small group discussions through out the morning. (Swampscott Reporter, MA)
Out for the summer ... and hard at work Jun 29, 2008
The summer 2007 job market for teens was the worst in post-World War II history, according to researchers at the Center for Labor Market Studies at Northeastern University. The summer of 2008 is shaping up to be even worse, the same researchers say. (Greenville Delta Democrat Times, MS)
Shaker High lists honor grads Jun 29, 2008
Stephanie June, daughter of Kathleen Boyd and Philip June of Menands, will attend Northeastern University as a biology major. Marissa Kewley, daughter of Glenn and Joan Kewley of Latham, will attend Cornell University as a biomedical engineering major. (Albany Times Union)
Minimum-wage mess Jun 29, 2008
Researchers at Northeastern University in Boston have deemed this year's summer job market as "the worst in post-World War II history." Only about one in three teens ages 16 to 19 will have a job this summer. That statistic gets even lower for low-income and minority teens. (The Augusta Chronicle)
Forced to unite, two women's football teams find success as one Jun 29, 2008
"A 1992 graduate of Watertown High, Boyd is the junior varsity field hockey coach at her alma mater and works as a special education instructional assistant in the school system."I still play in a women's flag football league in Jamaica Plain, which was my original introduction to football, and I've never been afraid to get down and dirty, so the women's football league has been a great fit," said Boyd, who played soccer at Northeastern University and spent seven seasons with the Mutiny."This... (Boston Globe -- Sports)
She's the Carrie Bradshaw of chronic illness Jun 28, 2008
"If you're in your mid-20s, you're having all this angst over what you want to be and what you want to do with your life. I mean, there's a reason there's a quarter-life crisis, right?" said Edwards, of Newton Heights, who is also a writing instructor at Northeastern University. "You don't want to let illness define you.". (Boston Globe)
Former police major mourned Jun 28, 2008
"That was important to him." Mr. Fortmiller said in a 1999 interview that he benefited from the program at Northeastern University in Massachusetts, which for decades has been noted for having one of the best cooperative education programs in the country. Through the later years of the program, students alternate each semester between academics and a cooperative education work experience. (Brookfield Journal, CT)
Ancient Oak Trees Help Reduce Global Warming Jun 28, 2008
6, 2004) A Northeastern University researcher today announced that he has found that the soil below oak trees exposed to elevated levels of carbon dioxide had significantly higher carbon levels than those. (Dec. (Science Daily)
Suit on light and low-tar cigarettes heads to SJC Jun 28, 2008
"This will be an extremely influential decision that will likely be followed in many other states," said Richard Daynard, a professor at Northeastern University School of Law and head of the Tobacco Products Liability Project, which encourages lawsuits against tobacco companies. The case is the latest example of Massachusetts playing a pioneering role in legal challenges to the tobacco industry. (Yahoo News -- Tobacco Lawsuits)
Student and teacher partner to feed your noggin Jun 28, 2008
Jung has big plans for growing the company when he attends Northeastern University next year, where he will major in small business management and entrepreneurship. A new Web site will be up shortly, though the Stroop Effect shirts are currently available from www. (Belmont Citizen Herald, MA)
Seeking to explain a heartless crime Jun 27, 2008
Northeastern University criminologist James Alan Fox says Entwistle's behavior is consistent with that of known sociopaths, who are willing to murder those they've come to think of as nuisances - and who imagine themselves clever enough to get away with the crime. "For them, image is everything," says Fox. (Boston Globe)
Handmade...and how Jun 27, 2008
Danielle Capalbo and Jeff Miranda are fourth-year journalism students at Northeastern University. They can be reached at and. (Boston Globe)
June 26: National Forum on Youth Violence Compares 'Research vs. Reality' With New Survey Released Jun 27, 2008
D., Lipman Family Professor of Criminal Justice and Professor of Law, Policy and Society at Northeastern University in Boston, MA. He has published 16 books and numerous magazine and journal articles on multiple murder, juvenile crime, school violence, workplace violence and capital punishment. -- Detective Marco Silva, an investigator with the Gwinnett County Crime Suppression/Gang Unit. (PR Newswire)
T-Bones sign pitcher Jun 27, 2008
Carrington, 24, attended Holyoke Community College and the University of New Haven before going to Northeastern University. Carrington pitched three years for NU, posting a 1-8 record with a 6. (Kansas City Kansan, KS)
Norma F. Boothby Jun 27, 2008
She later attended Chandler Business School, Boston University and Northeastern University. Mrs. Boothby worked in the life insurance industry, employed for over 17 years at John Hancock Life Insurance Co. as an advanced sales consultant for marketing operations. (Marblehead Reporter, MA)
Editorial: A pact about parenthood needed Jun 27, 2008
In a study that received far less notice than Gloucester s pregnancy pact, Northeastern University s Center for Labor Market Studies reported that in 2006, a majority of all births to American women under 30 were out of wedlock, apparently for the first time in history. The family values crowd missed the boat on this one. (Amesbury News, MA)
Colleges slow on security efforts Jun 26, 2008
In addition to Applied Risk Management, the other main authors of the report were James Alan Fox, a criminologist at Northeastern University; Roger Depue, a behavioral scientist; and Elizabeth Englander, a psychology professor at Bridgewater State College. Englander cautioned that campus security problems cannot be solved by more robust mental health services alone. (Boston Globe)
Red Hook Salutatorian Cassidy Blundell heading to Boston Jun 26, 2008
Success runs to the other Blundell sibling as well, as Cassidy's brother Shane lives outside of Boston, and just completed law school at Northeastern University. Gazette Advertiser 2008. (Rhinebeck Gazette Advertiser, NY)
Report outlines campus violence frequency, prevention strategies Jun 26, 2008
It s important that we don t turn campuses into armed camps, said James Alan Fox, a Northeastern University professor on criminal justice and one of the report s contributors. The report also notes that out of the 13 fatal campus shootings since 1990, eight were perpetrated by current or former graduate students, and recommends a focus on graduate student disgruntlement. (Belmont Citizen Herald, MA)
Much Being Thown At Lyon Jun 25, 2008
By Staten Island Beat WriterDate: Jun 24, 2008 After being drafted out of Northeastern University as a power hitting shortstop, Mike Lyon has realized his game is going to need some adjustments to adapt to playing baseball at the professional level. A pair of errors at third base leading to three unearned runs and a 3-0 loss on Opening Day can do that to you. (NY Yankees, TheInsiders.com)
Neighbors (June 26) Jun 25, 2008
Biloskirka-Conley plans to pursue a degree in business and has been accepted at Northeastern University, Clark University, Suffolk University and UMass Amherst. Smith will attend the University of New Hampshire, where she also plans to major in business. (Needham Tab, MA)
White Mountain Announces Director Appointments Jun 24, 2008
He was also a co-founder and CFO of the San Francisco headquartered internet technology and consulting firm SRS2 Inc. Mr. Lu received an MBA degree from Northeastern University, an MS in Economics from the University of Connecticut, and a Bachelor of Science degree in International Business from Shanghai Jiaotong University. Mr. Lu is a Chartered Financial Analyst Charter holder. (PR Newswire)
Family counseling director to retire Jun 24, 2008
She has been on the faculty of Northeastern University, Wheelock College, and Salem State College, and is a former Chief Psychologist for the Commonwealth of Massachusetts at the Lynn Mental Health Center. People wonder how I have kept the same job all these years, Golub said. (Wilmington Advocate, MA)
Two former Dukes players file lawsuit Jun 24, 2008
James enrolled at Duquesne in July 2006 as a junior on a basketball scholarship, transferring from Northeastern University in Boston. Mensah started out at Siena College before transferring to Duquesne in his junior year. (Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, PA)
MIT professor Deb Roy is studying the way children learn to speak Jun 22, 2008
He and his wife, Rupal Patel, associate professor and director of the Communication Analysis and Design Laboratory at Northeastern University, often collaborate on research. So about four years ago, they saw a way to collect an unprecedented amount of data about how children learn to speak that could both shed light on this little-understood milestone and help Roy and his colleagues create robots capable of learning speech. (Boston Globe)
Predicting where you'll go and what you'll like Jun 22, 2008
Barabsi, a physicist at Northeastern University who is one of the paper's authors. Today in Business with Reuters. (International Herald Tribune -- Business)
Need to talk? Take a look at Bluetooth Jun 22, 2008
Just because you have to be hands-free in the car doesn't mean you have to be hands-free everywhere, said Gloria Barczak, a Northeastern University marketing professor who researches new-product development. Replacing stigma with style is one of several areas engineers and designers have been working on to improve consumer acceptance of Bluetooth, said Ross Rubin, an analyst with market research firm NPD Group. (San Diego Union-Tribune -- Business)
ENGAGEMENT: Tarin/Fallon Jun 22, 2008
He is currently pursuing an M.B.A. at Northeastern University. Matthew is a chemist at a 3-D Printer company in Burlington. (Winchester Star, MA, MA)
HealthLink parties, waits for word from power plant Jun 21, 2008
HealthLink members Lynn Nadeau and Rick Howard welcome attendees to the All Hands on Deck party last Thursday in Marblehead. By Kristen Schoenebeck. (Swampscott Reporter, MA)
Firefighters honor their own heroes at banquet Jun 21, 2008
Eric Bradnese, nephew of Gerry and Sean Bradnese, will be putting his into an engineering education at Northeastern University. Thomas Carpenito, son of Mike Carpenito, plans to study psychology at Clark University this fall. (Medford Transcript, MA)
On U.S. coasts, a rethink on oil drilling? Jun 20, 2008
"Where Democrats in particular are entrenched coastal areas, California, and the Eastern Seaboard I don't know how much they or the voters in their districts are going to be moved off this issue," says Chris Bosso, a political science professor at Northeastern University. The Senate filibuster option makes such strong regional interests difficult to overcome. (Yahoo News)
Newmarket Jr./Sr. High School top 10 students Jun 20, 2008
She was also accepted at Colby College, University of New Hampshire, Northeastern University, Boston College, Middlebury College, Colgate University, College of the Holy Cross ... She plans to attend Northeastern University to study pharmacy. (Seacoast New Hampshire)
Opinion: BHS proud of METCO graduates Jun 19, 2008
We are also very proud of our METCO students who will attend highly selective schools like Williams College, New York University, Howard University, Boston University (on a BHS/BU-sponsored, four-year full scholarship), Northeastern University (on a BHS/NU-sponsored, four-year full scholarship), Dennison University (on a four-year full scholarship sponsored by the national Posse program), Bentley College and more. Just like their peers at Brookline High, our METCO students will attend the entire... (Brookline TAB, MA)
Georgetown High School Class of 2008 plans Jun 19, 2008
Scott Barta, Plymouth State College Andrew Barba, University of Massachusetts at Amherst William Barrett, Grove City College Kaela Barta, UMass-Amherst Leanne Bird, University of Vermont Kyle Brennan, University of Maine at Orono Ashley Brigham, University of Massachusetts at Boston Melanie Cannon, Fairfield University Emily Carlson, University of New Hampshire Vanessa Coolidge, Bridgewater State College Elizabeth Correnti, Northeastern University Amanda Cronin, UMass-Boston Andrew Deming,... (Georgetown Record, MA)
Traip Academy announces top students Jun 19, 2008
She plans to attend the University of Maine at Orono having also been accepted at Northeastern University ... Having been accepted at UNH, WPI and Northeastern University Jason plans to attend the University of Maine at Orono. (Seacoast New Hampshire)
