A photo of Northeastern's Sachs Administrative Building surrounded by trees with green, orange and red leaves in autumn.

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.

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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.

Northeastern Illinois University alumnus Michael Bell (B.A. '22 University Without Walls), speaks at a podium during his graduation ceremony at Stateville Correctional Center in October 2022. He is surrounded by professors and guest speakers sitting on a stage with audience members facing him in the foreground. Photo courtesy of Prison + Neighborhood Arts/Education Project.

“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.

A photo of a dancer in a bright yellow, blue and red sequin folkloric dress with her holding dress ends outstretched in a dance pose, smiling, during Colombia Fest Miami 2021. Photo by Colombian Fest Worldwide.

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.

An aerial photo of the Sachs Administrative Building at sunrise with the Chicago skyline in the upper right corner background.

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

A headshot photo of Katrina E. Bell-Jordan wearing a blue blazer against a white background, smiling, facing the camera

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.

Photo of Ensemble Español Spanish Dance Theater in “Pasion Oculta (Hidden Passion),” choreographed by Artistic Director Irma Suárez Ruiz. Three couples stand in blue light, gazing at each other. Photo by Dean Paul.

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.

DeMara Campbell, Manish Kumar, Nicole Holland, Saul Manon-Arellano, Gloria J. Gibson, Jessie Fuentes, Laurie Fuller, Brooke Mullins and Shireen Roshanravan pose for a photo at the second annual President’s Inclusive Excellence and Diversity Awards.

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).

University administrators present Kwame Raoul with an honorary doctor of humane letters

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.

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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.