STEVE DEELOO, FINANCE MAJOR
“What I really love about Northeastern is the diversity. ... You can easily relate to other students. The ones you can’t relate to, you can learn from.”
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Investment
Diversity
Northeastern identifies the grants, scholarships and loans that can help students complete their academic journey.
Northeastern is among the most diverse universities in the country, preparing our graduates to thrive in a multicultural world.
Safety
Accreditation
Northeastern identifies the grants, scholarships and loans that can help students complete their academic journey.
Northeastern is among the most diverse universities in the country, preparing our graduates to thrive in a multicultural world.
Northeastern is proud of a safety record that reflects our commitment to fostering a healthy and welcoming environment.
Northeastern is accredited by the Higher Learning Commission and numerous discipline-based organizations.
Northeastern is proud of a safety record that reflects our commitment to fostering a healthy and welcoming environment.
Northeastern is accredited by the Higher Learning Commission and numerous discipline-based organizations.
Investment
Northeastern identifies the grants, scholarships and loans that can help students complete their academic journey.
Diversity
Northeastern is among the most diverse universities in the country, preparing our graduates to thrive in a multicultural world.
Safety
Northeastern is proud of a safety record that reflects our commitment to fostering a healthy and welcoming environment.
Accreditation
Northeastern is accredited by the Higher Learning Commission and numerous discipline-based organizations.
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FEATURED EVENTS
05.07.25
Undergraduate Preview Day: A sneak peek into the life of an NEIU student.
9:15 a.m.-1:30 p.m.
05.08.25
Undergraduate Open House: Learn about NEIU admissions, and academic and support programs.
4 - 7 p.m.
05.16.25
NEWS & ANNOUNCEMENTS
Northeastern graduates Class of 2025
Northeastern graduates Class of 2025
Family, community and leadership were themes of the May 2025 ceremony, which was held on May 16, 2025.
Northeastern alumni named to Negocios Now’s "40 Under 40" list
Northeastern alumni named to Negocios Now’s "40 Under 40" list
Three Northeastern Illinois University alumni were named on the list, which celebrates high-achieving Latinx leaders in and around Chicago.
Northeastern named Tree Campus for 10th year in a row
Northeastern named Tree Campus for 10th year in a row
For the 10th year in a row, Northeastern Illinois University has been named a Tree Campus Higher Education site by the Arbor Day Foundation.
Middle Level Education major Lisa Sanders named Lincoln Academy Student Laureate
Middle Level Education major Lisa Sanders named Lincoln Academy Student Laureate
Northeastern selected Middle Level Education major Lisa Sanders as its 2024 Lincoln Academy Student Laureate.
Northeastern celebrates Asian Pacific Islander Desi American Heritage Month 2025
Northeastern celebrates Asian Pacific Islander Desi American Heritage Month 2025
Northeastern invites the general public to events in honor of APIDA Heritage Month 2025.
Northeastern graduates Class of 2025
Northeastern graduates Class of 2025
Family, community and leadership were themes of the May 2025 ceremony, which was held on May 16, 2025.
Northeastern alumni named to Negocios Now’s "40 Under 40" list
Northeastern alumni named to Negocios Now’s "40 Under 40" list
Three Northeastern Illinois University alumni were named on the list, which celebrates high-achieving Latinx leaders in and around Chicago.
Violence prevention expert Eddie Bocanegra to deliver Northeastern Illinois University Commencement Address
Violence prevention expert Eddie Bocanegra to deliver Northeastern Illinois University Commencement Address
Commencement will be held on May 16, 2025.
Northeastern named Tree Campus for 10th year in a row
Northeastern named Tree Campus for 10th year in a row
For the 10th year in a row, Northeastern Illinois University has been named a Tree Campus Higher Education site by the Arbor Day Foundation.
Middle Level Education major Lisa Sanders named Lincoln Academy Student Laureate
Middle Level Education major Lisa Sanders named Lincoln Academy Student Laureate
Northeastern selected Middle Level Education major Lisa Sanders as its 2024 Lincoln Academy Student Laureate.
Northeastern celebrates Asian Pacific Islander Desi American Heritage Month 2025
Northeastern celebrates Asian Pacific Islander Desi American Heritage Month 2025
Northeastern invites the general public to events in honor of APIDA Heritage Month 2025.
Northeastern graduates Class of 2025
Northeastern graduates Class of 2025
Family, community and leadership were themes of the May 2025 ceremony, which was held on May 16, 2025.
Northeastern alumni named to Negocios Now’s "40 Under 40" list
Northeastern alumni named to Negocios Now’s "40 Under 40" list
Three Northeastern Illinois University alumni were named on the list, which celebrates high-achieving Latinx leaders in and around Chicago.
Diane Bou Khalil, Sociology graduate
“If anything, I’m more motivated now than I was as a freshman. I wouldn’t be where I am if it wasn’t for Northeastern.”
NEIU Through You
WE ARE NORTHEASTERN
At Northeastern Illinois University, we embrace originality and self-expression in all its forms. We are a creative, multicultural community, and we understand that each individual builds a very personal path to success. Get to know some of the students, professors and alumni whose unique experiences have led them to Northeastern and beyond ... and stay tuned for more!
NEIU Through You
WE ARE NORTHEASTERN
At Northeastern Illinois University, we embrace originality and self-expression in all its forms. We are a creative, multicultural community, and we understand that each individual builds a very personal path to success. Get to know some of the students, professors and alumni whose unique experiences have led them to Northeastern and beyond ... and stay tuned for more!
