A photo of a dancer in a bright yellow, blue and red sequin folkloric dress with her holding dress ends outstretched in a dance pose, smiling, during Colombia Fest Miami 2021. Photo by Colombian Fest Worldwide.

Northeastern Illinois University to host the 9th annual El Gran Festival Colombiano/The Great Colombian Festival Chicago, July 14-16

The festival celebrates Colombia’s culture and traditions. Learn more about the festival as well as parking and University operations information.

An aerial photo of the Sachs Administrative Building at sunrise with the Chicago skyline in the upper right corner background.

Illinois public universities’ unwavering commitment to diversity

Joint statement from Illinois Public Universities on the U.S. Supreme Court ruling that restricts the consideration of race in higher education admissions decisions

A headshot photo of Katrina E. Bell-Jordan wearing a blue blazer against a white background, smiling, facing the camera

Katrina E. Bell-Jordan named Interim President of Northeastern Illinois University

Following a comprehensive internal search process, Dr. Katrina E. Bell-Jordan was named Interim President of the University for a one-year period beginning July 1, 2023.

Photo of Ensemble Español Spanish Dance Theater in “Pasion Oculta (Hidden Passion),” choreographed by Artistic Director Irma Suárez Ruiz. Three couples stand in blue light, gazing at each other. Photo by Dean Paul.

Ensemble Español’s “Flamenco Passion” returns as part of the 47th American Spanish Dance & Music Festival

The premiere Spanish dance company and center in the U.S., who is also in residence at Northeastern, will host their annual event June 16-24.

DeMara Campbell, Manish Kumar, Nicole Holland, Saul Manon-Arellano, Gloria J. Gibson, Jessie Fuentes, Laurie Fuller, Brooke Mullins and Shireen Roshanravan pose for a photo at the second annual President’s Inclusive Excellence and Diversity Awards.

Northeastern honors eight during second annual President’s Inclusive Excellence and Diversity Awards

Northeastern Illinois University held its second annual President’s Inclusive Excellence and Diversity Awards on April 26 in Alumni Hall on the University’s Main Campus. It was also live streamed at El Centro and the Jacob H. Carruthers Center for Inner City Studies (CCICS).

University administrators present Kwame Raoul with an honorary doctor of humane letters

Northeastern graduates class of 2023, awards honorary doctorate to Kwame Raoul

Illinois Attorney General Kwame Raoul encouraged graduates to embrace change at Northeastern Illinois University’s Commencement ceremony on May 12 at Credit Union 1 Arena.

A photo of people walking around Northeastern's University Commons on a sunny day.

Northeastern, EPA partner to increase environmental career opportunities for students

The partnership will increase environmental knowledge, research and community engagement while providing enhanced academic and career opportunities for students from historically underrepresented groups.

A photo of Interim Provost and Vice President of Academic Affairs Andrea Evans, President Gloria J. Gibson, Dean Michael Bedell, Jessica Mueller and Interim Director of CCICS Akua Cason during the ribbon cutting of the BIG Center on May 4, 2023.

Northeastern Illinois University’s Business Innovation & Growth Center opens first physical location

Northeastern Illinois University opened the first physical location of the Business Innovation & Growth Center at CCICS on May 4, 2023.

A photo of members of the Northeastern and Argonne National Laboratory CROCUS grant with President Gloria J. Gibson during the installation of scientific equipment on the roof of Brommel Hall on May 5, 2023.

Northeastern, Argonne National Laboratory and partners use new tools to combat Chicago’s changing climate

Data collected by the U.S. Department of Energy’s Urban Integrated Field Laboratory will help scientists understand climate change in the city’s most vulnerable neighborhoods.

Nicholas Voss wears the Tree Campus USA flag as a cape near the Solitary Oak, a swamp white oak tree on the Main Campus that is more than 200 years old. He is accompanied by other students and participants on the Arbor Day tree tour. 

Northeastern earns 2022 Tree Campus USA recognition

For the eighth consecutive year, Northeastern has received a Tree Campus Higher Education recognition from the Arbor Day Foundation.