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

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. 

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.

As we pause to reflect on the past year, Northeastern Illinois University has a lot to be thankful for. We’re proud to have students and employees learning and working safely on campus. We’re appreciative of all who have worked so hard throughout the COVID-19 pandemic to get us to this point. We’re thankful for an optimistic outlook for the next generation of NEIU scholars, especially with the expansion of the NEIU For You scholarship. Read about this and more in the latest edition of Noteworthy at Northeastern.

NEIU For You launched in Spring 2021 and covered the cost of one year of tuition for first-year, full-time incoming freshmen. It is now expanding to support students financially through the first four years of a bachelor’s degree.

On Nov. 18, Northeastern Illinois University’s Board of Trustees approved the renewal and expansion of the NEIU For You scholarship! Plus, NEIU students presented at a national conference, and events for Native American and Indigenous Peoples Heritage Month continue. Read about this and more in the latest edition of Noteworthy at Northeastern.

As we enter a season of reflection and gratitude, Northeastern Illinois University’s Student Government Association wants to express appreciation for those who make NEIU such a special place to learn and work. CCICS is hosting a Family Night and Open House, Native American and Indigenous Peoples Heritage Month events continue and more updates from around the University can be found in this week’s Noteworthy at Northeastern.

Northeastern is proud to celebrate the achievements of its students, alumni, faculty and staff. In this week's update, read about the 2021 Distinguished Alumnus Award recipient and the 2020 Brommel Distinguished Research Professor lecture. Plus, Stage Center Theatre opens its next show and the University continues to celebrate Native American and Indigenous Peoples Heritage Month. Stay up-to-date on everything happening at NEIU by reading the latest Noteworthy at Northeastern! 

Northeastern Illinois University Miguel del Valle (B.A. ’74 Secondary Education-Spanish; M.A. ’77 Guidance and Counseling) with the Distinguished Alumnus Award during the annual Golden Gala and Alumni Awards.

Fall is definitely in the air. Just like the change in seasons, wonderful changes are happening at Northeastern Illinois University! This week, the University named a new Vice President for Enrollment Management. There are also a lot of events to celebrate the season and Indigenous Peoples Heritage Month. Read about all this and more in this week’s Noteworthy at Northeastern.