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Founder and first coordinator of NEIU’s Project Success, William “Doc” Speller dies at 91
William C. “Doc” Speller, who served as the founder and coordinator of Project Success for more than 40 years, died on Jan. 12. He was 91 years old. A memorial service will be held from 11 a.m-1 p.m., Saturday, May 28, at the Jacob H. Carruthers Center for Inner City Studies, 700 E. Oakwood Blvd. in Chicago, Illinois.
Noteworthy at Northeastern: Science and celebrations
Northeastern Illinois University is thrilled to be part of a $25 million grant to study climate change. Next week is Hispanic-Serving Institutions Week, the start of Latinx Heritage Month and Alumni Weekend. Read about this and more in the latest edition of Noteworthy at Northeastern.
Northeastern Illinois University breaks ground on first residence hall
With a ceremonial scoop of the shovels, Northeastern Illinois University broke ground May 14, 2015, on the first residence hall in the University’s history.
Northeastern Illinois University announces Vaccine Incentive Program
Northeastern Illinois University President Gloria J. Gibson announced on Aug. 31 that the University has created a Vaccine Incentive Program (VIP) for employees and students.