Northeastern Illinois University has received a three-notch upgrade to its credit rating from Moody’s Investors Service, which marks a major improvement for the school’s financial outlook. There’s also a recap of Commencement and more in this week’s edition of Noteworthy at Northeastern.

Northeastern Illinois University's Black History/Heritage Month celebration continues as Shermann “Dilla” Thomas takes the stage at the Jacob H. Carruthers Center for Inner City Studies next week. Read about his visit, alumni making big news and more in Noteworthy at Northeastern.

The new year is all about new opportunities. Northeastern Illinois University has announced a new partnership with Dr. Martin Luther King College Preparatory and the NEIU For You scholarship is available for eligible incoming freshman and transfer students for Fall 2022! Read about all this and more in the latest edition of Noteworthy at Northeastern.
 

What do Shakespeare, a Filipino restaurant and a rock star have in common? They are the topics of new books by Northeastern Illinois University alumni!

In this week’s edition, read about the Hope and Healing Through Art Symposium at the Jacob H. Carruthers Center for Inner City Studies, which will include spoken word, henna art and a discussion on the future of librarianship and libraries. The College of Arts and Sciences will host two film screenings and the University celebrates the life of Professor Emeritus David F. Unumb. All this, plus the latest COVID-19 updates and more are part of this week’s Noteworthy at Northeastern. 

The U.S. Department of Education has awarded Northeastern Illinois University a five-year, $5 million Hispanic-Serving Institutions - Science, Technology, Engineering, or Mathematics (HSI - STEM) and Articulation Program grant to increase the number of students who complete STEM majors and contribute to diversifying the STEM workforce.

Northeastern Illinois University has concluded its Vaccine Incentive Program (VIP). As of Dec. 8, 89% of enrolled students and 98% of active employees at Northeastern are vaccinated against COVID-19.

Northeastern Illinois University is a diverse community. One way we celebrate that is by sharing lived experiences. As Northeastern begins its celebration of Asian Pacific Islander Desi American Month, which we observe a month earlier than the national celebrations so as much of our campus can participate as possible, we will welcome Assistant Professor of Higher Education at Northern Illinois University Dr. Jacqueline Mac and host a workshop with Desi Rainbow Parents & Allies. The Jacob H. Carruthers Center for Inner City Studies will host a workshop on connecting passion and purpose through art and we’ve partnered with several organizations to co-host a panel of activist survivors of violence who engaged in powerful organizing while incarcerated. All this, plus the latest COVID-19 updates, are part of this week’s Noteworthy at Northeastern. 

Urban historian and TikTok sensation Shermann “Dilla” Thomas will give a talk titled “Everything Dope about America Comes from Chicago” on Feb. 22 in honor of Black History/Heritage Month. 

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.