Noteworthy at Northeastern: Happy new year!
Northeastern Illinois University is gearing up for the Spring 2021 semester, which starts Jan. 11. As the University prepares for continued remote and online teaching and learning, it has signed an online quality assurance agreement.
Northeastern Illinois University joins online learning quality assurance agreement
Northeastern Illinois University has joined the National Council for State Authorization Reciprocity Agreements (NC-SARA), a collection of more than 2,100 colleges and universities committed to expanding students’ access to educational opportunities by providing more efficient, consistent and effective regulation of online learning programs. Joining SARA is voluntary, and participating institutions agree to follow the Interregional Guidelines for the Evaluation of Distance Education Programs for best practices in postsecondary distance education.
Noteworthy at Northeastern: Wrapping up another year
Two Northeastern Illinois University sisters are getting national attention for their Etsy shop, an assistant professor co-created a pandemic-safe art exhibit, and the University earned a grant to support Rehabilitation Counseling students.
Northeastern Assistant Professor co-creates outdoor art exhibit
Assistant Professor of Biology Beth Reinke has co-created “Artificial Outlook,” a pandemic-safe walkable art show along a stretch of Milwaukee Avenue in Chicago’s Logan Square neighborhood.
Department of Counselor Education awarded $975,175 rehabilitation training grant
Northeastern Illinois University has earned a five-year U.S.
Noteworthy at Northeastern: Congratulations, graduates!
This weekend, Northeastern Illinois University will host its first series of virtual Commencement ceremonies!
Noteworthy at Northeastern: Hello, December!
The Fall 2020 semester wraps up next week, but Northeastern Illinois University is not slowing down.
Adam M. Messinger publishes book on transgender intimate partner violence
Northeastern Illinois University Associate Professor of Justice Studies and Women's, Gender and Sexuality Studies Adam M. Messinger has published his second book, “Transgender Intimate Partner Violence: A Comprehensive Introduction.” The book is published by New York University Press.
Noteworthy at Northeastern: Reasons to give thanks
Though our Thanksgiving holiday may look and feel a little different, Northeastern Illinois University has much to be thankful for this year.
Northeastern Illinois University awarded $275,000 grant from USDA-NIFA
The U.S. Department of Agriculture National Institute of Food and Agriculture (USDA-NIFA) has awarded Northeastern Illinois University a $275,000 grant to support its agriculture science engagement at Hispanic-Serving Institutions (HSI). Northeastern is one of 26 institutions in the United States—and the only institution in Illinois—to receive this grant. It is Northeastern’s fourth USDA-NIFA grant and its fifth USDA grant overall.
