In the Press
December 4 2024
Nearly 2,000 Northeastern University students want several 15-foot flower statues removed from a prominent location on the Boston campus.
November 26 2024
SGA publishes club budget reports for the first time in years, allocates $4 million to student organizations - The Huntington News
In spring 2024, nearly 95% of participating Northeastern undergraduate students voted to increase the transparency of the Student Government Association’s budget allocation process for student organizations.
November 25 2024
SGA votes to remove art installation ‘Rooted’ from Krentzman Quad - The Huntington News
On Oct. 28, the Student Government Association overwhelmingly voted to remove Cicely Carew’s “Rooted” art piece from Krentzman Quad after more than 1,870 students signed a petition arguing for its removal.
November 13 2024
Student Government Association looks to open communication, transparency with Northeastern student body - The Huntington News
When Student Body President Matthew Coughlin and Executive Vice President Cassidy Donoghue decided to join the Northeastern Student Government Association and later run for leadership roles in its executive office, they had two things in mind: a love for the university, but also a desire to make change.
November 7 2024
Northeastern students gathered together to watch election results roll in - The Huntington News
Northeastern students assembled together to watch live coverage of the 2024 Presidential Election at the John D. O’Bryant African American Institute on Nov. 5.
November 4 2024
Green education and awareness is a team effort for Northeastern’s Student Government Association - Northeastern Global News
Initiatives include reducing single-use water bottles, plastic cutlery and plastic straws, and introducing powdered detergent to campus laundry rooms.SGA started a pledge to reduce single-use plastic water bottles on campus and encourage people to use reusable bottles.
November 3 2024
Northeastern college Democrats and Republicans spar in SGA-hosted debate about presidential election - The Huntington News
On Oct. 29, the Student Government Association held a presidential debate between Northeastern’s College Republicans and College Democrats, with topics including some of this election’s most prominent issues: immigration, abortion and the economy.
September 27 2024
Surprise! Northeastern’s Student Government Association doesn’t have many students studying — government - Northeastern Global News
Instead of political science, the 200-plus members are studying data science, business and finance, among other things — including president Matthew Coughlin, a mechanical engineering major.
September 4 2024
Welcome to your next chapter’: Northeastern celebrates 126th incoming class at Matthews Arena convocation - The Huntington News
Northeastern’s leaders and administrators welcomed nearly 5,000 students to Matthews Arena Sept. 3, celebrating the school’s 126th class. Beyond the Boston campus, convocation ceremonies were held on Northeastern campuses in London, Oakland and at 10 N.U.in locations.
August 20 2024
With nearly 600 student organizations, Northeastern has more ways to get involved than ever before - Northeastern Global News
Students can learn more about student organizations during Fall Fest from noon to 4 p.m. on Tuesday, Sept. 3, on the Boston campus.
August 12 2024
Northeastern unveils revamped dining plans, aiming to increase flexibility, value - Huntington News
After over 20 years of offering dining plans on a meals-per-week basis, Northeastern announced in June new dining plans that will offer a set number of meals per semester and mostly eliminate meal exchanges.
July 2024
Northeastern’s collaboration with students leads to new meal plans offering added flexibility, value and variety - Northeastern Parents and Families
New meal plans are coming to Northeastern University’s dining halls, thanks to a collaborative effort between students and administrators.The new plans — which are being launched in Boston and Oakland, California — focus on three main themes: flexibility, value and variety.
April 17 2024
Expanded mental health and wellness programs launched at Northeastern with help of student leaders - Northeastern Global News
Matty Coleman and Federica Ciummo convened students and administration officials to enhance Northeastern’s mental health and wellness offerings.
November 29 2024
Dining advisory board plans to revamp meal plans in fall 2024 - Huntington News
After months of collecting student feedback, the Student Government Association’s Dining Advisory Board is getting ready to put a new, revamped meal plan in place for students beginning in 2024.
November 19 2024
Students are more open to talking about mental health. Here’s how Northeastern is meeting the demand with new resources - Northeastern Global News
College is a time of transition for young adults—new surroundings, relationships, academic expectations, professional expectations and financial responsibilities. New circumstances often present added stress. The COVID-19 pandemic in particular has brought mental-health conversations to the forefront.
April 11 2023
SGA passes bill calling on Northeastern to sever ties with private military companies - Huntington News
After hours of intense debate, a resolution that would push Northeastern administration to halt the university’s collaboration with private military companies — including terminating research contracts, financial holdings and campus recruiting events — passed in the Student Government Association, or SGA, March 13.
December 4 2022
SGA passes Sense of the Senate recommendations to improve emergency communication - Huntington News
On Nov. 28, Northeastern’s Student Government Association, or SGA, voted on its first major resolution for the 22-23 school year, a Sense of the Senate on Northeastern Emergency Response and Public Safety Taskforce.