What is NU’s stance on affirmative action?
Northeastern University recognizes the benefits of having
a diverse campus and proudly supports affirmative action. A memo from
President Freeland sent out to the university community on Dec. 8,
2003, says it all: "One of the things that I value most about Northeastern
University is its diversity."
After the U.S. Supreme Court upheld the University of Michigan
Law
School's
affirmative-action principles in 2003, Freeland said, "Northeastern
University applauds the U.S. Supreme Court's decision. ... We
believe that affirmative action is a vital and inextricable part of the mission
of higher education and are heartened that race can indeed be used as a factor
in college admissions." Read
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I’m not African-American. Is this Web site for me?
Absolutely! It is for any person that is a member of, a friend of, or curious about Northeastern's black community.
I’m new at Northeastern. How do I meet members of this community?
Read our News & Events page to see what's happening on campus and in the Greater Boston area. Also, refer to the Campus Resources for listings of groups.