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New president, new direction

New president, new direction

Melissa Hanson September 9, 2014

Norman Smith stepped into Suffolk’s top position on Sept. 1 after the shocking and unexpected leave of former president James McCarthy. Smith, who has had a robust career of turning around universities...

(Photo by Craig Martin)

From businessman to university president

Jeremy Hayes September 9, 2014

Stepping into the large office on the 13th floor of 73 Tremont, it was like the U-Haul just dropped off Suffolk University’s now interim president, Norman Smith. His office looked ready for the school...

Smith, a self-proclaimed "urban maven," hopes to raise standards at Suffolk

Smith, a self-proclaimed “urban maven,” hopes to raise standards at Suffolk

Melissa Hanson August 28, 2014

When Norman R. Smith was asked by the Registry for College and University presidents if he was immediately available to step in to leadership at Suffolk University, he dove right in. Smith lived in Boston...

James McCarthy (Photo by Ally Thibault)

James McCarthy leaves Suffolk

Melissa Hanson August 27, 2014

Suffolk University on Wednesday announced James McCarthy would no longer act as president of the university, just days before the start of the fall semester, officials said. The university’s board...

University shuts down Rappaport Center

Sam Humphrey August 18, 2014

By Sam Humphrey and Melissa Hanson The Rappaport Center for Law and Public Service was shut down by Suffolk University on Monday, officials said, leaving an air of disappointment for some of those involved. Alasdair...

Photo by Ally Thibault

Fenton building sold

Melissa Hanson July 15, 2014

Suffolk University has closed a sale on the Fenton building today, according to Greg Gatlin, a university spokesman. The Boston Business Journal has reported the building was purchased for $15 million. Fenton...

(Photo courtesy of Mayor Martin J. Walsh's office.)

Boston’s Freedom Trail gets a makeover

Thalia Yunen June 9, 2014

There’s a new trail in town,  designed to help the city of Boston save money, and help tourists find their way. The Department of Public Works has allocated $50,000 towards placement of red, white,...

Suffolk Commencement 2014

Suffolk Commencement 2014

Thalia Yunen June 5, 2014

The weather was in the 60s on this sunny day when a host of graduates and their parents, amongst volunteers and coordinators, celebrated the achievements of undergraduate and graduate students alike...

(Photo by Melissa Hanson)

Professors leave Fenton, no word of sale

Melissa Hanson June 5, 2014

Amid rumors of the sale of Suffolk’s Fenton building, professors whose offices were housed there have begun moving out of the Derne Street building, which is currently on the market. Though some professors...

MBTA fare hike set for July

Thalia Yunen June 5, 2014

The Massachusetts Department of Transportation, or MassDOT, recently approved a 5 percent fare increase for the Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority (MBTA), which will go into effect July 1. The...

Photo courtesy of Josh Zakim's Facebook

Councillor Zakim files legislation to protect college athletes

Sam Humphrey June 5, 2014

Two new ordinances will protect athletes from Boston-area colleges who are injured during practices or games if Boston City Councilor Josh Zakim has his way. The two proposals - a bill of rights for...

What Suffolk is doing to prevent sexual assault

Brigitte Carreiro and Haley Peabody April 30, 2014

As Suffolk University’s participation in Sexual Assault Awareness Month comes to a close, several university departments have spoken out regarding the safety measures currently in place and those to...

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