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Noteworthy at Northeastern: Happy new year, 2018!
The spring semester is underway at Northeastern Illinois University—and we have two major announcements. Read more about the new director of the Jacob H.
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Andrea E. Evans appointed director of Carruthers Center
Northeastern Illinois University has appointed Andrea E. Evans as director of the Jacob H.
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Chiara String Quartet to perform in Jewel Box Series
The Chiara String Quartet will perform Jan.
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Bob Woodward, Carl Bernstein to speak at Northeastern Illinois University
Journalism icons and authors Bob Woodward and Carl Bernstein will participate in a conversation about current events as Northeastern Illinois University presents the third
Noteworthy at Northeastern: See you in 2018!
That’s it, folks! Another calendar year is in the books at Northeastern Illinois University.
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ENLACE student project raises almost $10,000 for undocumented student resources
Each year, Associate Professor of Literacy, Leadership and Development Gabriel Cortez
Alice McGee brings gift from Oprah Winfrey to Commencement
Adapting a moment made famous by her former boss and mentor, Northeastern Illinois University alumna Alice McGee announced she had a special gift for the graduates dur
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Noteworthy at Northeastern: Tune in to Commencement
Commencement has arrived!
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Northeastern appoints five professors emeriti
Northeastern Illinois University has awarded emeritus status to five retiring faculty members.