R. Shayne Cofer named Interim Provost and Vice President for Academic Affairs
Northeastern Illinois University has named former Associate Provost R. Shayne Cofer as Interim Provost and Vice President for Academic Affairs.
Northeastern awards tenure and promotion to associate professor to nine faculty members
Northeastern Illinois University awarded tenure and promotion to associate professor to nine members of the faculty, effective Aug. 16. 2023. The following faculty members were introduced and approved by the Board of Trustees to receive this promotion during the Board’s April 13, 2023 meeting.
“New Suns” documentary shines a light on Northeastern graduates from Stateville Correctional Center
A screening of the film will be held at 7:30 p.m. on Friday, July 14 at Constellation Chicago, 3111 N. Western Ave. This event is free and open to the public.
Northeastern Illinois University to host the 9th annual El Gran Festival Colombiano/The Great Colombian Festival Chicago, July 14-16
The festival celebrates Colombia’s culture and traditions. Learn more about the festival as well as parking and University operations information.
Illinois public universities’ unwavering commitment to diversity
Joint statement from Illinois Public Universities on the U.S. Supreme Court ruling that restricts the consideration of race in higher education admissions decisions
Katrina E. Bell-Jordan named Interim President of Northeastern Illinois University
Following a comprehensive internal search process, Dr. Katrina E. Bell-Jordan was named Interim President of the University for a one-year period beginning July 1, 2023.
Ensemble Español’s “Flamenco Passion” returns as part of the 47th American Spanish Dance & Music Festival
The premiere Spanish dance company and center in the U.S., who is also in residence at Northeastern, will host their annual event June 16-24.
Northeastern honors eight during second annual President’s Inclusive Excellence and Diversity Awards
Northeastern Illinois University held its second annual President’s Inclusive Excellence and Diversity Awards on April 26 in Alumni Hall on the University’s Main Campus. It was also live streamed at El Centro and the Jacob H. Carruthers Center for Inner City Studies (CCICS).
Northeastern graduates class of 2023, awards honorary doctorate to Kwame Raoul
Illinois Attorney General Kwame Raoul encouraged graduates to embrace change at Northeastern Illinois University’s Commencement ceremony on May 12 at Credit Union 1 Arena.
Northeastern, EPA partner to increase environmental career opportunities for students
The partnership will increase environmental knowledge, research and community engagement while providing enhanced academic and career opportunities for students from historically underrepresented groups.