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$1.2 million grant from National Cancer Institute
December 1, 2011
A $1.2 million grant from the National Cancer Institute's (NCI) Center to Reduce Cancer Health Disparities will support NU NEIGHBORS, a partnership between the Robert H. Lurie Comprehensive Cancer Center of Northwestern University and Northeastern Illinois University (NEIU) to help reduce inequalities related to cancer care.
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NEIU Awarded $4.3 Million Title V Grant
November 3, 2011
Northeastern Illinois University (NEIU), the only four-year public Hispanic-Serving Institution (HSI) in the Midwest, recently was awarded a Title V grant from the U.S. Department of Education in the amount of $4.3 million over five years. This grant will fund a project to improve and enhance the preparation of Hispanic and low-income students for biomedical and environmental health science careers.
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Northeastern Illinois University Appoints Frank E. Ross Vice President for Student Life
July 12, 2011
Northeastern Illinois University announces the appointment of Frank E. Ross, Ph.D., as vice president for student life, effective August 1, 2011. Ross has more than 15 years of demonstrated success in higher education student life administration. His extensive experience will provide a strong foundation as Northeastern continues to focus strategically on student success.
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Statement from Northeastern Illinois University in Response to National Council of Teacher Quality Report
November 9, 2010
The College of Education (COE) at Northeastern Illinois University (NEIU) engages in rigorous peer review on a regular basis and values feedback that assists us in continually improving our programs. All of our programs that prepare school and community professionals are approved by the Illinois State Board of Education (ISBE). We voluntarily seek national accreditation, and the COE is accredited by the National Council for the Accreditation of Teacher Education (NCATE), an organization whose standards are based on rigorous research in our field. We submit annual program reports to ISBE, and the COE is reviewed every seven years by a well-trained team of school and university professionals from NCATE.
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Northeastern Illinois University Opens New Student Center for Science Engagement
September 24, 2010
Over the past two years, program development and building remodeling for the Student Center for Science Engagement (SCSE) at Northeastern Illinois University (NEIU) has been underway. On September 23, the University celebrated the opening of the newly renovated space in Brommel Hall with an open house and official ribbon-cutting ceremony.
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Campus Building Named for Bernard J. Brommel,
Northeastern Illinois University’s First $1 Million Donor
September 21, 2010
Bernard J. Brommel, Northeastern Illinois University’s (NEIU) first $1 million donor, has recently committed another seven-figure gift through his estate plan to establish and underwrite an endowment in perpetuity to maintain, enhance and renovate the Science Building, which will be renamed Bernard J. Brommel Hall in his honor.
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NEIU Celebrates Hispanic Heritage Month 2010
September 13, 2010
Northeastern Illinois University (NEIU) will celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month with a series of events that recognize the contributions of Hispanic Americans and celebrate Hispanic heritage and culture. All events will take place at Northeastern Illinois University, 5500 N. St. Louis Avenue in Chicago, unless otherwise noted. read more
U.S. News & World Report Names Northeastern Illinois University Students Most Ethnically Diverse and with the Least Debt Upon Graduation
August 31, 2010
Northeastern Illinois University (NEIU) in Chicago has been ranked number one in the Midwest for two categories in this year's rankings published in U.S. News & World Report's annual edition of "Best Colleges." For the first time, NEIU has been ranked the school with graduates who have incurred the least amount of student loan debt. Also, NEIU has again been ranked the most ethnically diverse university in the Midwest, a ranking the University has held since the magazine started listing this category in 1997. read more
Northeastern Illinois University Board of Trustees Elects New Officers
July 14, 2010
The Northeastern Illinois University (NEIU) Board of Trustees elected new officers at its meeting earlier this month. Carlos Azcoitia will serve as chairman, Jin Lee will serve as vice chairman, and Grace Dawson will serve as secretary.
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National Report Shows High Number of Ethnically Diverse Students Earn Bachelor’s Degrees from Northeastern Illinois University
July 13, 2010
Northeastern Illinois University (NEIU) is among the top universities in the United States in the number of baccalaureate degrees earned by students of diverse ethnic backgrounds, according to Diverse - Issues in Higher Education's annual publication of the "Top Degree Producers 2010." read more
Northeastern Illinois University Ranked 1st, 2nd and 3rd Top Degree Producer for Minority Students in Master’s Degree Categories
July 13, 2010
Northeastern Illinois University is among the top universities in the United States in the number of post-baccalaureate degrees earned by students of diverse ethnic backgrounds, according to Diverse - Issues in Higher Education's annual publication of the "Top Degree Producers 2010." read more
NEIU and USDA Collaborate to Foster Workplace Diversity and Increase Opportunities for Latinos
June 23, 2010
Laura Sanders, professor, earth science at Northeastern Illinois University (NEIU), has been named a United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) E. (Kika) de la Garza Science Fellow for 2010. The fellowship program gives faculty and staff from Hispanic Serving Institutions (HSI), such as NEIU, the opportunity to collaborate with the USDA on scientific research and initiatives to address the challenges faced in the development of a well-prepared Hispanic workforce. read more
Northeastern Illinois University Art Department Earns National Association of Schools of Art and Design Accreditation
June 7, 2010
The Northeastern Illinois University art department has been granted accreditation by the National Association of Schools of Art and Design (NASAD). NASAD, which includes nearly 300 member schools, is the national accrediting agency for schools of art and design. read more
Civil Rights Advocate Thomas Perez to Present Commencement Address and Receive Honorary Degree from Northeastern Illinois University
April 22, 2010
Northeastern Illinois University (NEIU) will award an honorary doctor of laws degree to Thomas Perez, Assistant Attorney General for the Civil Rights Division of the Department of Justice, at the University’s commencement exercises at 10 a.m. on Saturday, May 8 on the University Commons. Northeastern Illinois University is located at 5500 N. St. Louis Ave. in Chicago (use campus entrance located at 3701 W. Bryn Mawr Ave.) read more
NEIU to Host Annual Job Fair for Teachers
Monday, March 1, 2010
Northeastern Illinois University will host its annual Mid-America Educators’ Job Fair for teachers. Between 40 and 50 schools and school districts from Illinois and other states are expected to attend. read more
Governor Quinn Appoints Garcia to NEIU Board of Trustees
Tuesday, February 23, 2010
Marvin Garcia, director, Praxis Project, Alternative Schools Network, has been appointed by Governor Pat Quinn to serve as a member of the Northeastern Illinois University (NEIU) Board of Trustees. Garcia’s appointment became effective December 29, 2009. A date has not been set for Senate confirmation. read more
FAFSA Financial Aid Workshop
Free and Open to the Public at NEIU Campuses
Thursday, January 14, 2010
Northeastern Illinois University invites students and parents needing help understanding or completing the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) to its campuses to receive individual assistance from financial aid professionals. These events are free and open to the public. read more
Music Department Earns NASM Accreditation
Monday, January 11, 2010
After years of preparation and review, the NEIU music department has been granted accreditation by the National Association of Schools of Music (NASM). NASM is the national accrediting agency for music and music-related disciplines and includes approximately 625 schools of music. read more
Ribbon-cutting Ceremony for Northeastern Illinois University's New College of Business and
Management Building
Thursday, October 23, 2009
Northeastern Illinois University (NEIU) will celebrate the opening of its new College of Business and Management Building with a ribbon-cutting ceremony at 3 p.m. on Tuesday, October 27 at the new building on the University’s main campus, 5500 N. St. Louis Ave, in Chicago.
With the help of the Illinois Capital Development Board, the building was completed and opened in August 2009, after nearly two years of renovation. read more
U.S. Department of Education Teacher Quality Partnership grant will create Chicago Teacher Pipeline Partnership (CTPP)
Thursday, October 15, 2009
Four universities which house Chicago's largest elementary teacher preparation programs have received a Teacher Quality Partnership (TQP) grant from the U.S. Department of Education to create the Chicago Teacher Pipeline Partnership (CTPP) and develop a pipeline of high-quality teachers for Chicago Public Schools (CPS). The award to CTPP for its first year ($2,968,478.64) is the second largest made in the first round of TQP grants. read more
NEIU Awarded Two Title V Grants - Totaling More Than $6 Million
Monday, October 5, 2009
Northeastern Illinois University (NEIU), the only four-year public Hispanic Serving Institution in the Midwest, recently was awarded two Title V grants from the U.S. Department of Education in the amounts of $3.5 million and $2.6 million. Title V grants are awarded to eligible Hispanic-Serving Institutions seeking to enhance and expand the institution’s capacity to serve Hispanic and low-income students. These grants provide funds to improve and strengthen the academic quality, institutional stability, management, and fiscal capabilities of the institution. read more |
