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Noteworthy at Northeastern: We’ve got this
Northeastern Illinois University has spent much of the summer preparing to safely reopen campus for a limited number of in-person classes. On Monday, the 2020-21 academic year will officially begin with most students and employees studying and working remotely.
Noteworthy at Northeastern: Remembering Dr. Angelina Pedroso
This week, Northeastern lost one of its great champions, Dr. Angelina Pedroso. Read about Dr. Pedroso’s life and contributions to Northeastern and more in this week’s edition of Noteworthy at Northeastern.
Noteworthy at Northeastern: Grant awards
Northeastern has received a grant to digitize the archives of alumnus and former Illinois Congressman Luis Gutiérrez. The University also received a grant for students from the Consulate General of Mexico.
Northeastern Illinois University awarded $275,000 grant from USDA-NIFA
The U.S. Department of Agriculture National Institute of Food and Agriculture (USDA-NIFA) has awarded Northeastern Illinois University a $275,000 grant to support its agriculture science engagement at Hispanic-Serving Institutions (HSI). Northeastern is one of 26 institutions in the United States—and the only institution in Illinois—to receive this grant. It is Northeastern’s fourth USDA-NIFA grant and its fifth USDA grant overall.