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Noteworthy at Northeastern: Black History Month

Black History Month is about to kick off at Northeastern Illinois University! Among the many highlights is the return of an alumna who founded the Bronzeville Historical Society and will return for a lecture at the Carruthers Center.

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Noteworthy at Northeastern: Flamin’ Hot speaker

Northeastern Illinois University has announced the next speaker in the Daniel L. Goodwin Distinguished Lecture Series—and this man’s creation may have influenced your recent snacking. Find out more about the lecture, the next Jewel Box Series concert and more in Noteworthy at Northeastern.

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Northeastern to host Flamin’ Hot creator Richard P. Montañez for next Goodwin Lecture

Richard P. Montañez, creator of the popular Flamin’ Hot line of snack products, will serve as the next speaker in Northeastern Illinois University’s Daniel L. Goodwin Distinguished Lecture Series.

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Noteworthy at Northeastern: Friends in research

Northeastern Illinois University’s alumni go on to do some amazing work. Read about two Sociology students who became friends at Northeastern and now are both pursing doctoral degrees. We’ve got that story and much more in Noteworthy at Northeastern.

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Noteworthy at Northeastern: Happy New Year, 2020!

We’ve got the latest on the College of Arts and Sciences climate change initiative, Associate Professor of History Mateo Farzaneh’s numerous media appearances to discuss the situation in Iran, and much more.

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Noteworthy at Northeastern: See you in 2020!

That’s a wrap on another calendar year! Take a look back at Commencement with photos, videos and a story about a married couple who graduated together.

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NEIU library launches podcast featuring faculty research

Two Northeastern Illinois University librarians and a library staff member have produced a podcast to highlight the process and products of the University’s faculty researc

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Scholarly sweethearts graduate together

During Northeastern Illinois University’s December 2019 Commencement ceremony, one couple celebrated their 20th year of marriage with very special gifts: their diplomas.

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Professor Emerita Ana Gil Garcia publishes book on experiences in Saudi Arabia

Northeastern Illinois University Professor Emerita Ana Gil Garcia has published her fifth book, “Secrets Under the Veil: Expats Tell All.”

Alumnus Michael Orona addresses the graduates at the December 2019 Commencement ceremony

Commencement speaker Michael Orona encourages graduates to ‘be of service to the world’

Northeastern Illinois University alumnus Michael Orona challenged the Class of 2019 graduates to recognize themselves as citizens of a greater community during the Universi