 Commentary: Alumnus hopes school will reconsider AT program
by Huntington NewsJan 07, 2009“On Wednesday, Nov. 19, 2008, the Faculty Senate voted to suspend admissions to the Athletic Training (AT) major of the Bouvé College of Health Sciences.
While this group already heard the sides of Bouve Dean Stephen Zoloth and AT student Lauren Ziaks, I wish to speak about two members of the Northeastern community who couldn't attend - athletic trainer William F.”
Letter to the Editor: Athletic training program vital to university
by Huntington NewsNov 23, 2008“Only days after the Athletic Training (AT) program was named the Athletic Trainers of Massachusetts' "ATC (Athletic Training Certified) of the Year," admissions were suspended by a Faculty Senate vote last Wednesday, Nov. 19. That such an amazing program at Northeastern could be so undervalued by students and faculty is unfortunate.”
NU and Menino propose plan for Boston students
by Huntington NewsNov 19, 2008“Some colleges and universities spend months scrutinizing applications and recommendation letters in an effort to select students who are most ready for higher education.
Northeastern, however, is looking to give some Boston high schoolers who don't make the cut a chance next fall.”
SATs play smaller role in university admissions
by Huntington NewsOct 22, 2008“Matching a nation-wide backlash against a heavy emphasis on standardized testing in university admissions, Northeastern officials said the school has no single determining factor when admitting students.
"While we don't seek out specific traits, we have found that typically the students who are involved, who have strong grades and are ranked well, typically they are doing well on the SAT," said Ronne Turner, dean of admissions at Northeastern.”
NU students flock to Hynes for Boston's annual CollegeFest
by Huntington NewsSep 28, 2008“It seemed no one went home empty-handed this weekend from Boston's annual back-to-school event, CollegeFest.
Despite the rain, thousands of college students flocked to Hynes Convention Center, where $10 admission and a valid college ID gained students access to free samples and prizes from visiting companies like Trojan, JetBlue, Monster and Playboy.”
Busted
by Northeastern NewsAug 12, 2008“July 29 might have been an ordinary summer afternoon for some people, but for many bored Facebook users it was a somber day. The Scrabulous application, a virtual version of the popular board game Scrabble, was removed from Facebook in the United States and Canada.”
NU admits least amount of applicants
by Northeastern NewsAug 12, 2008“Even as a first grader, Hana Nobel said her investigative spirit was what buoyed her pursuit in always "exposing the truth."
So when it came time to pen her Northeastern admissions essay, Nobel said her topic came easily. While the New Jersey native could've touched on her community service - in high school she was heavily involved in helping children with special needs and with the crisis in Darfur - she opted for a less conventional path.”
Editorial: Hands-on program valuable to school
by Northeastern NewsJul 15, 2008“As a nationally, top-ranked program, athletic training at Northeastern should be a proud achievement for the university. The program's strength lies in practical application over theory, and at an institution where hands-on experience through co-op is the cornerstone of the school's mission, it's been able to thrive.”
Athletic training future uncertain
by Northeastern NewsJul 15, 2008“Months after a motion to indefinitely suspend admissions to the athletic training (AT) program was discussed at Faculty Senate, members of the program said they are still unclear about the reasons for the proposal and the program's future.
Stephen Zoloth, dean of the Bouvé College of Health Sciences (BCHS), under which the AT program operates, brought the proposal to AT program director Jamie Musler about a year and a half ago, Musler said.”
Husky Happenings
by Northeastern NewsJul 01, 2008“IS offers Blackboard application for Facebook Beginning July 8, Information Services (IS) will offer a CourseFeed application for Facebook. Students will be able to add their Blackboard course information to their profiles with the application. Another coursefeed application could not be used last year, but this is an improved application.” | News Topics
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