At Northeastern Illinois University, you’ll get a quality education—and we have the certifications to prove it! In this week’s edition, learn about our new course certifications from Quality Matters. Plus, prospective undergraduates are invited to our Preview Day and all are welcome to attend a number of our upcoming cultural and academic events. Read about all this and more in Noteworthy at Northeastern. 

Northeastern Illinois University has received a three-notch upgrade to its credit rating from Moody’s Investors Service. This marks a significant turnaround in the financial outlook of the University.

Northeastern Illinois University has received a one-notch upgrade to its credit rating from Moody’s Investors Service. 

Northeastern Illinois University has received a Tree Campus Higher Education recognition from the Arbor Day Foundation for promoting healthy trees and engaging the University community in conservation efforts.

Northeastern will launch the Peace Corps Prep program for undergraduate students in Fall 2023.

The 48th American Spanish Dance and Music Festival will take place June 7-15, 2024.

Daniel Lee Goodwin, whose historic contributions to Northeastern transformed the institution, died on Jan. 19.

Following a comprehensive internal search process, Dr. Katrina E. Bell-Jordan was named Interim President of the University for a one-year period beginning July 1, 2023. 

Effective Aug. 19, 2024, 11 members of the faculty will receive tenure and promotion to the rank of associate professor. Additionally, 10 faculty members will be promoted to the rank of professor and three have earned Professional Advancement Increases. 

Northeastern Illinois University held its third annual President’s Inclusive Excellence and Diversity Awards on April 24 in Alumni Hall on the University’s Main Campus.