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Northeastern, Argonne National Laboratory and others partner in a new study on climate change
The U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) has awarded $25 million over five years to DOE’s Argonne National Laboratory and a team of academic and community leaders, which includes Northeastern Illinois University, to advance urban climate science by studying climate change effects at local and regional scales.
Northeastern earns 2021 Tree Campus USA recognition
For the seventh consecutive year, Northeastern Illinois University has received a Tree Campus USA recognition from the Arbor Day Foundation.
Noteworthy at Northeastern: Black history in the making
Northeastern Illinois University has announced this year’s George Floyd Social Justice Scholarship recipients and continues its Black Heritage/History Month celebration with a presentation by entrepreneur, travel historian and Black history education speaker Tammy Gibson. Read about this and more in the latest edition of Noteworthy at Northeastern.
Northeastern to offer tuition and fee waivers for Afghan refugees for the 2021-2022 academic year
Northeastern Illinois University will offer qualified Afghan refugees who settle in Chicago or nearby areas the opportunity to attend Northeastern through University-sponsored discretionary waivers that will cover the cost of tuition and fees for 12 credit hours in the current academic year. The initiative will be available on a first-come, first-served basis for up to 15 continuing and prospective students.