At Northeastern Illinois University, our supportive community of educators and learners propels us all to break barriers. One of the ways we continue to do that is through our NEIU For You initiative, which is open to first-time, full-time freshmen and transfer students who meet certain criteria. Learn more about this exciting opportunity and upcoming events in this edition of Noteworthy at Northeastern.

Summer classes began at Northeastern Illinois University this week, but before we slip on our flip-flops and sunglasses, we’re taking a look back at the Spring 2022 term. View some photos, read about the inaugural President’s Inclusive Excellence and Diversity Awards, and learn about the impressive work of an alumni activist. All this and more is in the latest edition of Noteworthy at Northeastern.

William C. “Doc” Speller, who served as the founder and coordinator of Project Success for more than 40 years, died on Jan. 12. He was 91 years old. A memorial service will be held from 11 a.m-1 p.m., Saturday, May 28, at the Jacob H. Carruthers Center for Inner City Studies, 700 E. Oakwood Blvd. in Chicago, Illinois.

The Northeastern Illinois University community is full of leaders, trailblazers and agents of change. As we wrap up another academic year, we celebrate our new graduates, take pride in our alumni and remember someone who was part of the fabric of our institution. Read about all this and more in the latest edition of Noteworthy at Northeastern.

Architect Juan Gabriel Moreno thanked Northeastern Illinois University for “a memory of a lifetime” during the Spring Commencement ceremony on May 13, 2022, at Credit Union 1 Arena.

Northeastern Illinois University welcomes a new group of alumni to its ranks today as we celebrate our May Commencement! Read about the Commencement speaker, get the link to the livestream, and join us on social media to share your well wishes for the class of 2022. All this and more in this edition of Noteworthy at Northeastern.

Chicago-based award-winning architect Juan Gabriel Moreno will be Northeastern Illinois University’s May 2022 Commencement speaker.

Seven members of the Northeastern community were honored for significantly advancing the University’s goals in the areas of equity, diversity and inclusion.

Northeastern Illinois University received another update to its credit rating this week. We also earned recognition as an official Tree Campus for the seventh year in a row. Read about these stories, upcoming events and more in this edition of Noteworthy at Northeastern. 

Northeastern Illinois University has received a one-notch upgrade to its credit rating from Moody’s Investors Service.