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Noteworthy at Northeastern: Happy NEIU Year 2022!

The new year is all about new opportunities. Northeastern Illinois University has announced a new partnership with Dr. Martin Luther King College Preparatory and the NEIU For You scholarship is available for eligible incoming freshman and transfer students for Fall 2022! Read about all this and more in the latest edition of Noteworthy at Northeastern.

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Northeastern announces new partnership with King College Prep

CCICS has announced a new partnership with Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. College Preparatory for Biology 100 beginning Spring 2021.

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Noteworthy at Northeastern: All wrapped up

Northeastern Illinois University begins December Break tomorrow. With the holiday season upon us, check out the latest books by NEIU alumni! Also, don’t forget to spread the word about the NEIU For You scholarship. Read about all this and more in the latest edition of Noteworthy at Northeastern.

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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.

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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.

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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

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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.