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The Suffolk Journal

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The Suffolk Journal

SGA senators seek to mandate vaccine for fall semester

SGA senators seek to mandate vaccine for fall semester

Samantha Bailey, Staff Writer April 6, 2021

Several Student Government Association (SGA) senators are pushing for COVID-19 vaccines to be required for students who are returning to Suffolk University this fall. The move comes after the university...

QSU panel shines light on Transgender Awareness Day

QSU panel shines light on Transgender Awareness Day

Shealagh Sullivan, Staff Writer April 6, 2021

Suffolk University’s Queer Student Union (QSU) E-Board discussed the need for trans inclusivity on campus and across the country at a Trans Day of Visibility panel Monday night. QSU President Sabrina...

Maria Toyoda
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Dean Toyoda to leave Suffolk in June, CAS looking for new dean

William Woodring, Staff Writer April 6, 2021

Maria Toyoda, dean of the College of Arts and Sciences (CAS), will be leaving Suffolk University at the end of the year to serve as the senior vice president of academic affairs and provost of Western...

COVID-19 positivity rate increases at Suffolk

COVID-19 positivity rate increases at Suffolk

Grace Dreher, Staff Writer April 6, 2021

Suffolk University saw nine new positive COVID-19 cases from March 29 to April 1, all of which were identified at on-campus testing sites, according to the university’s COVID-19 testing data page.  The...

(From left) Will Umphrey, Ken Roldan, Allison Sherman and Briana Reddish at Brigham and Womens Hospital

In memory of Willard Umphrey

Caroline Enos, Editor in Chief March 30, 2021

Willard Umphrey wasn’t just an exceptional member of Suffolk University’s radiation therapy program, but also a caring person who put helping others above all else.  Umphrey had both passion for...

COVID-19 positivity rate goes up at Suffolk

COVID-19 positivity rate goes up at Suffolk

March 30, 2021

Suffolk University saw 13 new COVID-19 cases from March 22 through March 28, all of which were identified at Suffolk’s on-campus testing sites, according to the university’s testing data page.  The...

Behind the scenes photo of the co-directors Laura Acero and Hunter Berube

Lights, camera, action! RamCam club back on campus

William Woodring, Staff Writer March 30, 2021

RamCam returns to Suffolk University, filming their most recent project, “Cigs and Gigs,” around the city. RamCam is Suffolk’s student-led film club, and focuses on creating, producing and publishing...

Fenway Park.

Fenway Park to host Suffolk commencements, a bittersweet send-off for 2020 graduates

Caroline Enos, Editor-in-Chief March 23, 2021

Suffolk University is planning to hold commencement ceremonies for 2020 and 2021 graduates at Fenway Park this spring.  The Class of 2021’s ceremonies will be held at the field on May 22, and commencements...

Suffolk bias reporting system gives students opportunity to report hate on campus

Suffolk bias reporting system gives students opportunity to report hate on campus

Shealagh Sullivan and Olivia Acevedo March 23, 2021

Suffolk University’s bias reporting system allows students to report discrimination on campus, protecting the Suffolk community in both Boston and Madrid from hate.  If a student or staff member...

Nine new COVID-19 cases reported among Suffolk community last week

Nine new COVID-19 cases reported among Suffolk community last week

Grace Dreher, Staff Writer March 23, 2021

Suffolk University saw another nine new cases of COVID-19 from March 14 to March 21, all of which were identified at the on-campus testing site, according to the university’s COVID-19 testing data page.  These...

Suffolk expects full return to campus for fall semester

Suffolk expects full return to campus for fall semester

Katelyn Norwood, News Editor March 16, 2021

Students can expect to return to Suffolk University’s campus with it operating at a full capacity and most classes held in-person this fall, assuming that all public health guidelines are met, the university...

Virtual career fair offers unique networking experience for students

Virtual career fair offers unique networking experience for students

Alyssa Auger, Staff Writer March 16, 2021

Suffolk University’s Career Development Center hosted its annual job and internship fair March 4.  This year’s fair was different from past years, and took place in a virtual setting due to COVID-19....

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