An aerial photo of NEIU's Main Campus, with the Student Union and C-Building on the left and Bernard J. Brommel Hall on the right.

Northeastern receives credit upgrade from S&P Global

Northeastern Illinois University received a one-notch upgrade to its S&P Global credit rating.

John Bliss wearing a maroon shirt stands in front of Stage Center Theatre promotional posters

Remembering John Bliss

John Bliss, who served as a Senior Instructor for Northeastern Illinois University's Department of Communication, Media and Theatre (CMT), died on July 10, 2024. He was 66 years old.

A photo of Chuck Kane's daughters, Mary and Liz Kane, and their cousin, Eleanor Halt, playing a round of golf during the Chuck Kane Golf Outing.

Northeastern to host 51st Chuck Kane Scholarship Golf Outing

The Northeastern Illinois University Foundation will host the 51st Chuck Kane Scholarship Golf Outing on Monday, July 29.

A photo of people dressed in bright colored outfits during the El Gran Festival Colombiano.

Northeastern Illinois University to host the 10th El Gran Festival Colombiano/The Great Colombian Festival Chicago, July 19-21

Northeastern’s Main Campus will be the site of the 2024 El Gran Festival Colombiano/The Great Colombian Festival, July 19-21.

Dr. Katrina E. Bell-Jordan speaking at Northeastern Illinois University's May 2024 Commencement ceremony.

Northeastern Illinois University Board of Trustees Selects Katrina E. Bell-Jordan, Ph.D., as Eighth University President

The announcement follows an inclusive year-long national search focused on the University’s renewed commitment to its mission with an eye toward the future.

A photo of the entrance to NEIU's Main Campus from St. Louis Ave. with a view of the path runs across the University Commons to the Parking Facility, visible in the background.

Northeastern awards tenure and promotion to associate professor to 11 faculty members

Effective Aug. 19, 2024, 11 members of the faculty will receive tenure and promotion to the rank of associate professor. Additionally, 10 faculty members will be promoted to the rank of professor and three have earned Professional Advancement Increases.

A photo of the Solitary Oak tree on Northeastern's Main Campus.

Northeastern earns ninth Tree Campus USA recognition

Northeastern Illinois University has received a Tree Campus Higher Education recognition from the Arbor Day Foundation for promoting healthy trees and engaging the University community in conservation efforts.

Ensemble Español dancers in red dresses performing in "Viejos Aires." Photo by Joel Maisonet.

Ensemble Español announces its 48th American Spanish Dance and Music Festival

The 48th American Spanish Dance and Music Festival will take place June 7-15, 2024.

A photo of (from left): Katrina E. Bell-Jordan, Alex Gonzalez, Velshay Stokes, Sylvia Dobbins Daniels, Maryam Shammari, Miki Koyama, Pedro Nungaray, Joe Cabrera, Sharon L. Bethea and Shireen Roshanravan.

Northeastern honors nine during third annual President’s Inclusive Excellence and Diversity Awards

Northeastern Illinois University held its third annual President’s Inclusive Excellence and Diversity Awards on April 24 in Alumni Hall on the University’s Main Campus.

A headshot photo of Alejandra Campoverdi in a white top against a brown wood-like background.

Best-selling author and former White House aide Alejandra Campoverdi to deliver Northeastern Illinois University Commencement address

Campoverdi, author of “First Gen: A Memoir,” will speak at Northeastern’s Commencement on May 10.