Northeastern Illinois University is all about breaking barriers—to education and research. Read about our new partnership with Hope Chicago and the largest study on longevity and aging in reptiles and amphibians. Plus, view our upcoming events and more in this edition of Noteworthy at Northeastern.

Research lead by Northeastern Illinois University Assistant Professor of Biology Beth Reinke provides first comprehensive evidence that turtles in the wild age slowly and have long lifespans, shows highly variable rates of aging across reptiles and amphibians, and identifies several species that essentially do not age.

Northeastern Illinois University has entered into a formal partnership with Hope Chicago, a nonprofit organization seeking to reduce economic and social inequity by funding postsecondary scholarships and non-tuition costs for Chicago Public Schools graduates and their adult family members eager to return to school and update their skills. 

Choosing your major is not always easy. At Northeastern Illinois University, when you follow your passion you might be delighted with where the road takes you! Meet a Graphic Design major who discovered his talent and brought new life to a renowned artist’s work. View our upcoming events and more in this edition of Noteworthy at Northeastern.

Northeastern Illinois University is proud to recognize the hard work of its research professors. Meet the 2022 Bernard J. Brommel Distinguished Research Professor, learn about our Juneteenth celebration and more in this edition of Noteworthy at Northeastern. 

Professor of Biology Aaron Schirmer has been honored with Northeastern Illinois University’s 2022 Bernard J. Brommel Distinguished Research Professor award.

Ensemble Español, in residence at Northeastern Illinois University, will host “Flamenco Passion” June 17-19 featuring their popular live dance and music performances to cap the company’s 46th American Spanish Dance & Music Festival, which runs June 8-14.

At Northeastern Illinois University, our supportive community of educators and learners propels us all to break barriers. One of the ways we continue to do that is through our NEIU For You initiative, which is open to first-time, full-time freshmen and transfer students who meet certain criteria. Learn more about this exciting opportunity and upcoming events in this edition of Noteworthy at Northeastern.

Summer classes began at Northeastern Illinois University this week, but before we slip on our flip-flops and sunglasses, we’re taking a look back at the Spring 2022 term. View some photos, read about the inaugural President’s Inclusive Excellence and Diversity Awards, and learn about the impressive work of an alumni activist. All this and more is in the latest edition of Noteworthy at Northeastern.

William C. “Doc” Speller, who served as the founder and coordinator of Project Success for more than 40 years, died on Jan. 12. He was 91 years old. A memorial service will be held from 11 a.m-1 p.m., Saturday, May 28, at the Jacob H. Carruthers Center for Inner City Studies, 700 E. Oakwood Blvd. in Chicago, Illinois.