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Northeastern Illinois University Receives Largest GEAR UP Partnership Grant In The U.S.
Northeastern Illinois University, in partnership with Chicago Public Schools (CPS) District 299, has been awarded a $40 million grant over seven years by the U.S. Department of Education to help at-risk students prepare for success in postsecondary education.
Extra Credit: A Partnership with Amundsen High School
Chicago Mayor Rahm Emanuel challenged the city’s colleges of education to help improve the high schools in the beleaguered Chicago Public Schools school district. Northeastern Illinois University answered that call.
U.S. Sen. Richard J. Durbin to deliver Commencement address
Durbin, the 47th U.S. Senator from the State of Illinois, will be Northeastern Illinois University’s December 2022 Commencement speaker.
Northeastern celebrates Black History Month 2024
Northeastern Illinois University is proud to celebrate Black History Month with a number of events that are open to the public.