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Noteworthy at Northeastern: Fall registration

It may be summer, but it’s not too early to think about fall registration! Earlier this week Northeastern held a registration event on Main Campus for incoming freshmen. If you or someone you know is thinking about applying to NEIU, there’s still time to do so and take advantage of NEIU For You, a one-time scholarship that covers tuition and mandatory fees for first-year, full-time undergraduates. Plus, Student Counseling Services has tips for journaling to relieve stress. Read about all this and more in this week’s edition of Noteworthy at Northeastern!

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Return to campus

Northeastern Illinois University is preparing to fully welcome back students, faculty and staff for the Fall 2021 term, with the majority of classes being held in person! 

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Noteworthy at Northeastern: Return to campus

Northeastern Illinois University is preparing to welcome students, faculty and staff back to campus for in-person instruction for Fall 2021! Learn about the return to campus plan, Northeastern’s participation in the Puerto Rican People’s Day Parade, and how you can win tickets to Lollapalooza or GrubHub gift cards for getting your COVID-19 vaccination! Plus, Student Counseling Services has self-care tips for caregivers. Read about all this and more in this week’s edition of Noteworthy at Northeastern!

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Noteworthy at Northeastern: Juneteenth

Northeastern Illinois University announced that beginning next year, Juneteenth will be officially observed as a University holiday. Members of NEIU also participated in the Say Their Names project, the University is part of the White House COVID-19 College Vaccine Challenge, and NEIU for You is still accepting applicants. Ensemble Español Spanish Dance Theater’s Zafiro Flamenco Festival is this weekend, as is the Puerto Rican People’s Day Parade! Plus, check out self-care tips for men, by men in this week’s edition of Noteworthy at Northeastern.

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Northeastern Illinois University will officially observe Juneteenth

Juneteenth will be added to the Northeastern 2021-2022 holiday schedule.

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College of Business and Management becomes College of Business and Technology

The name change reflects the Computer Science Department’s move from the College of Arts and Sciences to the College of Business and Management.

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Noteworthy at Northeastern: New business

Northeastern Illinois University’s College of Business and Management is now the College of Business and Technology! Plus, NEIU For You is still accepting applications, El Centro’s murals get some cleanup and Ensemble Español Spanish Dance Theater’s Zafiro Flamenco Festival is next week. Plus, learn about revamping your self-care routine for the summer and more in this week’s edition of Noteworthy at Northeastern.

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Noteworthy at Northeastern: Calling all freshmen!

NEIU For You is a new barrier-breaking one-time scholarship offering first-year, full-time undergraduate students funds to cover tuition and all mandatory fees for Fall 2021 and Spring 2022! It also covers the cost of a three credit hour course for all new undergraduate transfer students who register for six credit hours or more for Fall 2021. Learn more about this exciting opportunity, the importance of sleep in self-care and more in this week’s edition of Noteworthy at Northeastern!

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Noteworthy at Northeastern: NEIU For You

At Northeastern Illinois University, we break barriers. Our latest initiative, NEIU For You, breaks a financial barrier by offering first-year, full-time undergraduate students a scholarship to cover tuition and mandatory fees for Fall 2021 and Spring 2022! It also covers the cost of a three credit hour course for all new undergraduate transfer students who register for six credit hours or more for Fall 2021. Read about this exciting opportunity, new Northeastern inductees to a prestigious honor society,  the benefits of incorporating music into your self-care routine and more in this week’s edition of Noteworthy at Northeastern!

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NEIU For You one-time scholarship provides a year of tuition costs for first-year, full-time students

Northeastern Illinois University is pleased to announce NEIU For You, a brand-new, one-time scholarship that covers tuition and mandatory fees for a full year for incoming first-year, full-time undergraduates and the cost of a three credit hour course for all new undergraduate transfer students who register for six credit hours or more for Fall 2021.