A photo of (from left to right) Northeastern Vice President for Institutional Advancement Liesl Downey, PJ Randhawa and Northeastern President Katrina E. Bell-Jordan, all wearing graduation robes, smiling during the University's December 2025 Commencement. Downey and Randhawa are holding a framed certificate, commemorating Randhawa's speech.
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Northeastern Illinois University graduates December Class of 2025

Commencement was held on Dec. 14, 2025. 

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Finding direction

Earlier this year, Steve Novak retired from WGN after nearly 50 years in television broadcasting; he found his career path at Northeastern Illinois University. 

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Robert Holmes

Assistant Professor

Office:  PE Complex Room 1143
Email:  r-holmesjr@neiu.edu

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Ready to Lead

Meet some of Northeastern’s candidates for December 2025 graduation. 

01.20
1st 8-week Courses Begin
12.19
Winter Session Begins
12.16
University Recess

Tuesday, December 16, 2025 - Monday, January 19, 2026

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Emmy Award-winning journalist PJ Randhawa to deliver Northeastern Illinois University December 2025 Commencement Address

Commencement will be held on Dec. 14, 2025.

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