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Noteworthy at Northeastern: Hats off to the Class of 2022!
Northeastern Illinois University congratulates our December 2022 graduates! Read about this and our other upcoming events in our weekly newsletter.
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Noteworthy at Northeastern: Commence the holidays!
Catch up on the latest happenings at NEIU in our weekly newsletter.
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U.S. Sen. Richard J. Durbin to deliver Commencement address
Durbin, the 47th U.S. Senator from the State of Illinois, will be Northeastern Illinois University’s December 2022 Commencement speaker.
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Noteworthy at Northeastern: In gratitude
Northeastern Illinois University is thankful for all who are part of our community. Catch up on recent achievements and more in our weekly newsletter.
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Ensemble Español’s popular Holiday Concert returns
Ensemble Español Spanish Dance Theatre, in residence at Northeastern Illinois University, will present its critically acclaimed Holiday Concert at 7:30 p.m. on Saturday, Dec. 17.
Noteworthy at Northeastern: Supporting our students
Northeastern Illinois University preps for the upcoming holiday by raising funds for our students. Read about this and more!
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Northeastern Illinois University receives $10,000 from the Ellucian Foundation PATH Scholarship
Northeastern will use the PATH Scholarship to support the Student Emergency Fund.
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Noteworthy at Northeastern: Global perspectives
Northeastern Illinois University hosts international visitors next week. Read about these events and more!
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Northeastern Illinois University hosts Polish, Ukrainian children’s art exhibit
Northeastern Illinois University will host the international art exhibit “Mom, I don’t want war.”
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Northeastern Illinois University to host Moogega Cooper as Jean Burke Carlson and Diane Berger Ehrlich Memorial Lectureship speaker
Northeastern Illinois University's 2022 Jean Burke Carlson and Diane Berger Ehrlich Memorial Lectureship speaker will be Planetary Protection Specialist Moogega Cooper.