Iris Y. Martinez, wearing a black graduation cap and gown, delivering her speech at a podium with a microphone at Northeastern's December 2024 Commencement ceremony.

Commencement speaker Iris Y. Martinez encourages graduates to celebrate their accomplishments and look forward to their futures

Northeastern held its December 2024 Commencement ceremony on Dec. 15.

A photo of the stage at a Northeastern Illinois University Commencement Ceremony, set with the flags of the United States, State of Illinois, the University colleges and University Values. The Presidential Seal is visible on a large video screen and two podiums.

First Latina Clerk of the Circuit Court of Cook County Iris Y. Martinez to deliver Northeastern Illinois University Commencement Address

Martinez will speak to graduates of her alma mater on Dec. 15.

A headshot photo of Mirelsie Velázquez, smiling, wearing a dark blazer and beige top, against a gray background.

Mirelsie Velázquez to deliver Jean Burke Carlson and Diane Berger Ehrlich Memorial Lecture

The Daniel L. Goodwin College of Education will host Associate Professor Mirelsie Velázquez for the annual Jean Burke Carlson and Diane Berger Ehrlich Memorial Lecture on Nov. 12.

A person in an orange coat is handed a flyer from a person in a black and white striped sweater sitting behind a table during the ChicagoCHEC Community Forum in 2023.

ChicagoCHEC Announces 9th Annual Community Forum

The forum will be held Nov. 15. This year’s theme is “Nothing About Us Without Us: Community-Driven Cancer Solutions.”

A photo of the jumbotron at Wintrust Arena during a Chicago Sky basketball game versus the Pheonix Mercury. The screens show the Northeastern Illinois University logo and tagline "Our Mission is You!" with a QR code to scan for more information. A crowd is visible in the stands in the background.

Northeastern sponsors Sky Cares Foundation to support shared mission

Spearheaded by the College of Arts and Sciences, Northeastern’s sponsorship includes opportunities to raise awareness of the University by partnering with the Chicago Sky.

A headshot photo of Aaron Cortes wearing dark colored suit with blue tie and collard shirt and glasses, smiling against a gray background.

Northeastern Director of STEAM Pathways Aaron Cortes selected as a HACU Leadership Academy/La Academia de Liderazgo Fellow

Cortes is one of 45 fellows from Hispanic-Serving Institutions (HSIs) and Emerging HSIs chosen for the one-year program.

A photo of (from left to right) Dr. R. Shayne Cofer, J. Todd Phillips, President Emeriti Sharon K. Hahs, Bryson Jordan, President Katrina E. Bell-Jordan, President Emeriti Salme Harju Steinberg and Darrell Jordan at Northeastern Illinois University's 2024 Inauguration Ceremony on Oct. 4.

Katrina E. Bell-Jordan inaugurated as president of Northeastern Illinois University

The Inauguration Ceremony was part of a three-day celebration to welcome the University's eighth president.

A photo of Katrina E. Bell-Jordan, Ph.D., wearing light blue blazer and dark colored blouse, smiling. The NEIU Presidential Orb is visible in the background, with sunlight shining through windows.

Northeastern to host Inauguration Celebration for Katrina E. Bell-Jordan, the University’s Eighth President

Katrina E. Bell-Jordan, Ph.D., will be inaugurated as the University’s eighth president on Oct. 4. Celebratory activities will be held Oct. 3-5.

A photo of the exterior of NEIU's El Centro Location showing the blue and yellow louvers on a sunny day with a few clouds in the sky.

Northeastern’s El Centro celebrates 10 years of its Avondale location

A series of events throughout the 2024-2025 academic year will commemorate a decade of the El Centro building being open for NEIU and the communities it serves.

A photo of the exterior of Bernard J. Brommel Hall with a projector lighting the building with a rainbow of color blocks.

Northeastern’s Art + Design program to host department-wide Fall Fest

The Department of Art + Design will host a Fall Fest on Sept. 25, complete with an open house for prospective students, juried art exhibition, art activities and more.