A photo of the exterior of the Chicago History Museum.

Northeastern, Chicago History Museum partner to offer opportunities for students and employees

Through the Chicago History Museum's University Partner Groups program, current Northeastern students and employees gain free museum admission.

A group photo of participants and organizers of the 2024 Women in Science Conference.

Northeastern celebrates Women’s History Month 2025

The University is coordinating a series of events to celebrate the contributions women have made to educate and inspire generations.

A photo of Gishora drummers joining hands and dancing with Northeastern students and faculty after performing at the Gishora Drum Sanctuary in Burundi. Photo by Viktor Gerasimovski.

Northeastern to host 11th Annual Genocide and Human Rights in Africa and the Diaspora Conference

The conference March 5-7, 2025 on the University’s Main Campus and via Zoom.

A photo of Murrell J. Higgins Duster wearing black glasses and a red dress with red blazer. Her hands are pressed together in a symbol of gratitude.

Professor Emerita, Founding Associate Vice President of the Angelina Pedroso Center for Diversity and Intercultural Affairs Murrell J. Higgins Duster dies at 91

Duster served Northeastern for 35 years and dedicated her life to education reform and creating opportunities for marginalized communities.

A photo of five young students at the 2024 Chicago River Student Congress holding up their paintings of fish.

Northeastern, Friends of the Chicago River, to host Chicago River Student Congress

Friends of the Chicago River will host their 28th Annual Chicago River Student Congress at Northeastern’s Main Campus on Feb. 22, 2025.

A person speaking at a past Northeastern Black History Month event, holding a microphone. Two other people are visible in the background playing drums. The speaker is wearing a black shirt with red, white and green graphics. The text on the shirt reads "Celebrating Black Resistance: Black History Month."

Northeastern celebrates Black History Month 2025

Northeastern Illinois University proudly celebrates Black History Month. 

A black and white headshot photo of Leopold Segedin. Photo by L Klug.

Professor Emeritus Leopold Segedin dies at 97

Leopold “Leo” Segedin, who taught at Northeastern Illinois University for more than 30 years, died on Jan. 7, 2025.

A still image from the film "Light of Day," starring Joan Jett (left) and Michael J. Fox (right), playing guitars, standing near microphones. Image courtesy of Chicago Film Society.

Northeastern, Chicago Film Society announce Spring 2025 season

The Chicago Film Society and Northeastern Illinois University are pleased to announce their Spring 2025 film series. 

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.