College of Arts and Sciences
College of Arts and Sciences
Deeply Rooted Design
When Pedro Castillo enrolled in a Typography 2 course at Northeastern Illinois University in Spring 2022, he had no idea what he was in for.
Staying the Course for Human Rights:
From Awareness to Action...
a College of Arts and Sciences Themed Semester - SPRING 2026
For the Spring 2026 semester, the College of Arts and Sciences has created a curriculum with an emphasis on human rights that brings together courses from across our programs and disciplines.
Human rights have always been relevant, but in this political moment, it is critical that we notice and understand what is happening in the world around us. Through observation and study, we can discover where our time and energy are best spent in the pursuit of protecting human rights.
The courses and co-curricular activities in this program aim to explore these issues from a diverse range of perspectives and disciplines.
CAS Human Rights Themes Spring 2026
Co-Curricular Events
| Event | Date | Location | More Info |
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| 29th Annual Chicago River Student Congress |
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| Community Mental Health in Chicago: Care as a Human Right |
Thurs., March 5 6:00 - 8:00 p.m. |
El Centro Campus 3rd floor Atrium |
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Screening of the film: The Here and |
Thurs., March 5 3:00 - 5:00 p.m. |
BBH 102 |
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| The Assault on Academic Freedom and the Fight Against the Far Right |
Thursday, March 12th 2:00-3:00 |
Golden Eagles | Flyer |
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Fighting Discrimination in the Age of Trump |
Thurs., March 12 3:00 - 4:00 p.m |
Golden Eagles | |
| Statesville Speaks Panel | Friday, March 13 1:00 - 2:00 p.m. |
SU 214c | Flyer |
| Environmental Rights in Action: How Your Career or Internship with the MWRD Connects to Human Rights |
Thursday, March 26th | BBH 102 | |
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ACLU/Ed Yonkha |
Thurs., April 2, |
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| Programming in the works: Environmental Justice/MWRD; Feminist Club; Exoneration/Prison Reform; Housing Justice; Illinois ACLU | |||
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New Pre-Law Minor!
The Pre-Law Minor is an interdisciplinary minor intended to support students who are interested in attending law school, as well as those interested in better understanding the legal system. The minor will assist students with acquiring specific skills and knowledge that are relevant to legal careers. The program has three core classes in Philosophy, Political Science, and Justice Studies, and draws electives from a wide range of disciplines, allowing students to expand their expertise within their particular areas of interest.
New Post-Baccalaureate Certificate in Pre-health
The Post-Baccalaureate Certificate in Pre-Health at Northeastern Illinois University (NEIU) is tailored for career changers with a bachelor's degree who need to complete the prerequisites for health professional programs. This comprehensive certificate fulfills the core requirements for admission to health professional programs including Medicine, Dentistry, Optometry, Physician Assistant, Physical Therapy, Pharmacy, and Veterinary Medicine.
PUENTES
Bilingual Courses Taught in Both English and Spanish (Fall 2026)
Pathways toward University Education that Navigate Transitions Essential for Spanish Speakers (PUENTES)
News and Events
Argonne Scientists Partner with Chicago Community Organizations to Track Climat…
The first CROCUS meteorological station was recently installed on a rooftop at Northeastern Illinois University, where students will be actively working on the project. View the WTTW News story.
Peace Corps Prep Program
Northeastern Illinois University is pleased to announce a new partnership with the Peace Corps to bring the Peace Corps Prep (PC Prep) program to the University.
Beginning in Fall 2023, all undergraduate students will have the opportunity to earn a certificate from the Peace Corps in one of the Peace Corps’ six sectors: education, health, environment, agriculture, community economic development and youth development.
For more information about the program, please visit the PC Prep web page or contact Northeastern’s PC Prep Program Coordinator Dr. Denise Cloonan Cortez de Andersen at peacecorpsprep@neiu.edu.
The Physics of Kayaking: Where Professor Greg Anderson's Passions Meet
Professor and Chair of Physics Dr. Greg Anderson, in addition to being an accomplished physicist, is also a skilled kayaker. These two passions intersect and feed each other in fascinating ways. Recently Dr. Anderson was featured in Kinute magazine, where you can read about the confluence of physics, kayaking and teaching in his mind and experience, as well as his adventures on the sea confronting meat-eating eating mammals and more.
