A call for action on tuition
In response to Obama's proposal to impose a tuition cap on universities, Northeastern President Joseph E Aoun was mentioned in the Boston Globe as saying that the cap — particularly on public institutions — would adversely affect the quality of education.

AUDIO: The Cost of Higher Education
On Boston's NPR affiliate WBUR, Northeastern President Joseph E. Aoun discusses the cost and value of higher education in America and within the global context, as well as federal proposals for reform.

Aoun rallies presidents to support homeland security funding
In a letter to Department of Homeland Security Secretary Janet Napolitano, President Aoun and the group of higher education leaders wrote that research at universities leads to critical breakthroughs in security and innovation.

Shaping the future of higher education
In his keynote address at the annual College Board colloquium, Northeastern President Joseph E. Aoun outlined how American institutions can meet the challenges of the 21st century. 

Joining Trend, College Grows Beyond Name
In a front page article in The New York Times, President Joseph E. Aoun discussed Northeastern's regional campus initiative and the challenges and opportunities for higher education in the 21st century.