Earth Science junior Andrea Saavedra swims in an underground river as part of her research in Mexico

Noteworthy at Northeastern: Water quality research

Northeastern Illinois University is currently executing 15 projects funded by the National Science Foundation.

Associate Professor of Earth Science Kenneth Voglesonger (right) and Earth Science major Andrea Saavedra (NIU/Scott Walstrom photo)

Earth Science professor, student return from groundwater research project in Mexico

With the help of a National Science Foundation gran

Northeasterns "Flying N" logo at the entrance of Enrollment Services

Northeastern Illinois University again ranks in Top 15 nationally for least debt

Northeastern Illinois University students graduate with the 12th-lowest student loan debt nationally among public four-year colleges and universities and the lowest debt am

An elevated view of the University Commons, Student Union and B Buildings

Professor of Special Education Michele Kane co-authors book on mindfulness and gifted children

Northeastern Illinois University Professor of Special Education Michele K

Jackie Joyner-Kersee in mid-air during a long jump as seen from below

Noteworthy at Northeastern: An Evening With Jackie Joyner-Kersee

Olympic champion Jackie Joyner-Kersee will headline the fourth installment of Northeastern Illinois University’s Daniel L. Goodwin Distinguished Lecture Series next month.

Jackie Joyner-Kersee looks back over her shoulder over which is draped her many Olympic medals

Olympic champion Jackie Joyner-Kersee to speak at Northeastern Illinois University

Three-time Olympic gold medal track and field athlete Jackie Joyner-Kersee will parti

The Northeastern contingent poses for a photo at the Great Pyramid of Cholula.

Noteworthy at Northeastern: School leadership

Northeastern Illinois University’s newest crop of Higher Education Leadership graduates took a study trip to Mexico just before completing their program this summer, and th

The Northeastern group poses for a photo at Fuerte de Loreto (Fort Loreto), site of the Battle of Puebla.

Higher Education Leadership students finish program with educational trip to Mexico

Ten students in Northeastern Illinois University’s Edu

A view of the Chicago Skyline looking south from the Lincoln Park neighborhood on the North Side.

Noteworthy at Northeastern: Another NSF grant!

The National Science Foundation continues to fund important research taking place at Northeastern Illinois University.

A view of the Chicago skyline around daybreak from the south looking north.

NSF awards Northeastern grant to study social integration of suburban Latinos

The National Science Foundation has awarded Northeastern Illinois University a three-year, $149