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Noteworthy at Northeastern: A new provost

Northeastern Illinois University has announced the appointment of Dennis Rome as the next Provost. Read more about Dr. Rome, view photos and videos from Commencement, and find out where faculty members appeared in the news media in this week’s edition of Noteworthy at Northeastern.

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Illinois public universities team up to advocate for increased funding

Northeastern Illinois University joined forces with peer institutions across the state to build awareness of the need and value for robust funding in Illinois higher education.

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Ensemble Español to pay tribute to Dame Libby Komaiko during American Spanish Dance & Music Festival

Ensemble Español will host “Flamenco Passion: A Tribute to Dame Libby Komaiko” from June 14-16.

The Ronald Williams Library as seen from the University Commons.

Dennis Rome Named Provost at Northeastern Illinois University

Dr. Dennis Rome has been named the new Provost and Vice President for Academic Affairs.

Photo of Northeastern's Memorial Tree with gold leaves against a brick wall in the Reading Room

Northeastern unveils memorial tree to honor loved ones

On Monday, April 29, Northeastern unveiled a Memorial Tree in the Student Union Reading Room in honor of dearly departed members the University community.

Commencement speaker Maria Woltjen receiving an honorary doctorate

Noteworthy at Northeastern: Congratulations, Class of 2019!

Relive this year’s Commencement celebration, view photos from the ceremony, and read about a new program called La Conexión in this week’s edition of Noteworthy at Northeastern.

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Northeastern paves the way to growth, development for Chicago Police Department officers

These days, officers need at least 60 college credit hours, which is equivalent to an associate degree, to join the force. However, the journey doesn’t have to end there.

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Northeastern, ASPIRA of Illinois announce partner program to facilitate student success

Northeastern and ASPIRA of Illinois (ASPIRA) have agreed to partner on a program that will ensure ASPIRA students are recruited to Northeastern, apply to Northeastern, and are supported in their post-secondary experiences at Northeastern.

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Northeastern Illinois University graduates Class of 2019

Activist, lawyer and immigration law scholar Maria Woltjen encouraged students to take ownership of their personal stories during Northeastern Illinois University’s Commencement ceremony.

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Northeastern Illinois University appoints seven faculty emeriti

Northeastern Illinois University has awarded emeritus status to seven retiring faculty members. They will be honored during Commencement on May 6.