A photo of three alumni authors (from left) Timothy Ryan Day, Mia P. Manansala and Lisa Torem

New books by alumni authors

What do Shakespeare, a Filipino restaurant and a rock star have in common? They are the topics of new books by Northeastern Illinois University alumni!

Photo of socially distanced students in the Pedroso Center listening to Alderman Samantha Nuget and her Chief of Staff Erika Wozniak in conversation with Jeremy Babcock on Nov. 18, 2021.

Future Teachers Power Hour connects students with educational leaders

The College of Arts and Sciences Education Program welcomed Alderman Samantha Nugent and her Chief of Staff Erika Wozniak to their Future Teachers Power Hour in November. More sessions are planned for Spring 2022.

Photo of 2021 Northeastern graduates at Commencement wearing blue caps and gowns and yellow stoles. The student in the foreground is wearing a Northeastern face mask, while others wear black face masks.

Noteworthy at Northeastern: Making the grade

Northeastern Illinois University has received a three-notch upgrade to its credit rating from Moody’s Investors Service, which marks a major improvement for the school’s financial outlook. There’s also a recap of Commencement and more in this week’s edition of Noteworthy at Northeastern.

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Northeastern receives credit upgrade from Moody’s

Northeastern Illinois University has received a three-notch upgrade to its credit rating from Moody’s Investors Service. This marks a significant turnaround in the financial outlook of the University.

Photo of NEIU 2021 Distinguished Alumnus Miguel del Valle addressing graduates during Commencement wearing a graduation gown and his Master of Arts hood with yellow flowers in the edge of the frame against a blue background

Commencement speaker Miguel del Valle encourages graduates to become advocates of higher education

Northeastern Illinois University alumnus Miguel del Valle called on graduates to support those who seek higher education during the University’s Co

Graduates wearing blue regalia smile as confetti showers down around them

Noteworthy at Northeastern: Congratulations, Class of 2021!

Northeastern Illinois University is proud of its alumni. This weekend, for the first time in nearly two years, the University will host Commencement in person. Additionally, the 2021 Lincoln Academy Student Laureate was announced and the Vaccine Incentive Program concludes. Read about this and more in this week’s edition of Noteworthy at Northeastern.

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NEIU Vaccine Incentive Program concludes; prize winners announced

Northeastern Illinois University has concluded its Vaccine Incentive Program (VIP). As of Dec. 8, 89% of enrolled students and 98% of active employees at Northeastern are vaccinated against COVID-19.

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Biology major Kimberly Nu-Tall named Lincoln Academy Student Laureate

Northeastern Illinois University has selected Biology major Kimberly Nu-Tall as its 2021 Lincoln Academy Student Laureate.

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Noteworthy at Northeastern: Breaking barriers in STEM 

Northeastern Illinois University is thrilled to announce it received a five-year, $5 million grant from the U.S. Department of Education to increase the number of students who complete STEM majors and help diversify the STEM workforce! Read about this and more in the latest edition of Noteworthy at Northeastern. 

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U.S. Department of Education awards $5 million grant to Northeastern Illinois University

The U.S. Department of Education has awarded Northeastern Illinois University a five-year, $5 million Hispanic-Serving Institutions - Science, Technology, Engineering, or Mathematics (HSI - STEM) and Articulation Program grant to increase the number of students who complete STEM majors and contribute to diversifying the STEM workforce.