A new $17.4 million grant from the National Cancer Institute (NCI) will help three Chicago universities work together with many of the city’s underserved communities to foster meaningful cancer research, education, training and outreach.

Northeastern Illinois University began its first week of Spring 2022 classes this week. Though our instruction is currently taking place remotely, we’re still dedicated to your success. Learn more in the latest edition of Noteworthy at Northeastern.  

Due to recent increases in COVID-19 cases, the spread of the omicron variant, and new guidelines from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) and Illinois Department of Public Health (IDPH), Northeastern is implementing new COVID-19 health and safety measures.

Northeastern Illinois University is pleased to announce its 23rd season of the Jewel Box Series, which brings local and international artists to our campus and highlights the talents of many of our esteemed faculty. Read about this season’s lineup and more in this edition of Noteworthy at Northeastern.

Northeastern Illinois University Assistant Professor of Educational Inquiry and Curriculum Studies Sunni Ali published his third book, “Lessons Learned: Critical Conversation in Hip Hop and Social Justice.” 

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.

“An Evening with Keeanga-Yamahtta Taylor,” will take place at 7 p.m. Thursday, Sept. 15 in the Auditorium on the Main Campus, 3701 W. Bryn Mawr Ave. 

The U.S. Department of Education has awarded Northeastern Illinois University a five-year, $1.3 million Ronald E. McNair Postbaccalaureate Achievement Program grant. Northeastern is the recipient of one of 189 new grant awards to institutions of higher education. In total, $51.7 million in McNair grants were awarded across the country. 

Northeastern Illinois University received another update to its credit rating this week. We also earned recognition as an official Tree Campus for the seventh year in a row. Read about these stories, upcoming events and more in this edition of Noteworthy at Northeastern. 

For the seventh consecutive year, Northeastern Illinois University has received a Tree Campus USA recognition from the Arbor Day Foundation.