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Destined to Empower Others
In May of 2014, Claudia Hernandez earned her bachelor’s degree in social work from Northeastern Illinois University. It was the first major step in realizing her lifelong goal of becoming a social worker—a goal born from tragedy.
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.
Invested In Internships
With a dream job already lined up after graduation, Finance major Julio E. Arreola looked forward to spring Commencement.
Northeastern Illinois University El Centro Campus Forges Community Partnership with Korean American Community Services
CHICAGO—Today Northeastern Illinois University (NEIU) and Korean American Community Services held a ceremony to mark the beginning of a new formal partnership between the two institutions. Sharon Hahs, president of Northeastern Illinois University, and Inchul Choi executive director of Korean American Community Services, ceremoniously signed a partnership agreement at the event held this morning at the Korean American Community Services offices on Chicago’s Northwest Side.