Interdisciplinary Studies major Bob Dwyer

Noteworthy at Northeastern: Get ready, Class of 2019!

Northeastern’s Commencement ceremony is almost here! Read about a record-setting who has drawn national attention for earning his degree and much more.

The poetry slam winners pose in front of a red curtain on stage.

Noteworthy at Northeastern: Poetry Slam winners

Find out who won the 2nd Annual CCICS Poetry Slam, who earned a conference presentation award and lots more.

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Students, faculty and alumni present at Midwestern Psychological Association

Northeastern Illinois University students, faculty and alumni presented at the 91st Annual Midwestern Psychological Association Conference.

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Noteworthy at Northeastern: Emergency assistance for students

Two new initiatives have been created to help students in a financial pinch. Find out more about the funds—how to apply, and how to donate—plus lots more in this week’s Noteworthy at Northeastern.

Photo of Yeo Eun (Grace) Yun at the 2019 Society for Research in Child Development (SRCD) Biennial Meeting.

Psychology major earns Society for Research in Child Development poster award

Northeastern Illinois University Psychology major Yeo Eun (Grace) Yun was one of six recipients of the Student/Early Career Council (SECC) poster award.

Photo of Adella Robinson in a white polo shirt and gray sweater.

New initiatives help students in financial distress stay in school

Northeastern's new Student Emergency Fund and UPI's FAST Fund provide Northeastern students with immediate assistance during financial emergencies.

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Noteworthy at Northeastern: Commencement speaker Maria Woltjen

Read about Northeastern's Commencement speaker, the Distinguished Research Professor award and more.

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Ruth (Breckie) Church earns Northeastern research professor award

Professor of Psychology Ruth (Breckie) Church has been honored with Northeastern Illinois University’s 2019 Bernard J. Brommel Distinguished Research Professor award.

Photo of Maria Woltjen in a green dress

Activist, lawyer and immigration law scholar Maria Woltjen to deliver Commencement address

Activist, lawyer and immigration law scholar Maria Woltjen will be Northeastern Illinois University’s May 2019 Commencement speaker.

Assistant Professor of English Ryan Poll and English students at the Sigma Tau Delta 2019 International Convention

Noteworthy at Northeastern: English accolades

Read more about the English Department’s accomplishments and publications, next week’s events, Northeastern in the news and much more in this week’s edition of Noteworthy at Northeastern.