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Northeastern awards first George Floyd Social Justice Scholarships
The George Floyd Social Justice Scholarship was created in response to Floyd’s death and the deaths of Breonna Taylor, Ahmaud Arbery and numerous Black Americans who were tragically and senselessly killed. Their deaths sparked mass protests throughout the country and around the world last summer—in the midst of a global pandemic—as demonstrators called out systematic racism, inequality and injustice, and urged communities to put forth intentional programs geared toward a greater focus on social justice.
Northeastern Illinois University appoints Christopher Childers its Executive Director of Marketing and Communications
After a nationwide search, Northeastern Illinois University has named Christopher Childers as its new Executive Director of Marketing and Communications.
Noteworthy at Northeastern: Finding joy
Northeastern Illinois University continues to celebrate Black History/Heritage Month. Read about the roots of this celebration and more in the latest edition of Noteworthy at Northeastern.
Noteworthy at Northeastern: State of the University
Northeastern’s University President gives a State of the University Address each year. This year’s Address is scheduled for Tuesday, Oct. 26 and will take place both in person and via livestream! Learn more about this event, FAFSA completion workshops, COVID-19 updates and vaccination clinics and other upcoming events in this week’s Noteworthy at Northeastern.