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Noteworthy at Northeastern: An Evening with Erin Brockovich
The Daniel L. Goodwin Distinguished Lecture Series will continue with another great speaker.
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Noteworthy at Northeastern: 50 years of success
Read about the 50-year history of Project Success, the next high-profile Goodwin Lecture speaker and much more.
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Project Success celebrates its 50th anniversary
Johnny Dorsey graduated from Northeastern Illinois University in 1982 with a bachelor’s degree in Business and Management. Without the Project Success program, that accomplishment might not have been possible.
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Erin Brockovich to speak at Northeastern Illinois University
Environmental activist Erin Brockovich will participate in a talk as Northeastern presents the fifth installment of the Daniel L. Goodwin Distinguished Lecture Series on Feb. 25.
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Noteworthy at Northeastern: A home for trees
Read more about Tree Campus USA, plus news on the passing of the founder of Ensemble Español and the latest Black Ensemble Theater performances at the Carruthers Center.
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Northeastern earns 2018 Tree Campus USA recognition
For the fourth consecutive year, Northeastern Illinois University has received a Tree Campus USA recognition from the Arbor Day Foundation for promoting healthy trees and engaging the University community in conservation efforts.
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Dame Libby Komaiko, founder of Ensemble Español, dies at age 69
Ensemble Español Spanish Dance Theater and Chicago’s dance community family is mourning the passing of Founder Dame Libby Koma
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Noteworthy at Northeastern: Transforming Lives: Mission Accomplished
Northeastern wrapped up its first comprehensive fundraising campaign and launched a new program.
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Northeastern Illinois University completes $12 million Transforming Lives fundraising campaign
Northeastern Illinois University has successfully completed the institution’s first comprehensive fundraising campaign.
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Northeastern Illinois University to offer Master of Public Health program
Beginning in Fall 2019, Northeastern Illinois University will offer a Master of Public Health (M.P.H.). This 42-credit-hour degree program covers a broad range of public health issues and will be taught in a hybrid of on-campus and online courses.