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President Gloria J. Gibson welcomes incoming students to The Nest Move-In Day on Aug. 24

Gibson: Not just a president, a model for students

Nicole F. Anderson, News and Co-Managing Editor August 27, 2018

NEIU’s new president, Dr. Gloria J. Gibson, has been planning for the future and being “out and about” to meet with students, staff and faculty. “I’m very, very proud to serve as the president...

URO president Carolina Vázquez Torres during URO protest in spring 2018.

NEIU offers resources for undocumented students

Leslie Hurtado, News Editor August 27, 2018

The NEIU community has made several changes since 2011 to help DACA students feel more welcomed on campus. The following is a list of some of these changes: URO: The Undocumented Resilient and Organized...

NEIU student Patrick Mercader stares at the pitch-black screens in Lech Walesa Hall. The screens were used to showcase the artwork from NEIU students and faculty protesting Lech Walesas name after Walesa said homophobic comments.

President Gibson: Art installation in Lech Walesa Hall ‘has now run its course’

Cecilia G. Hernandez, Writer August 27, 2018

“I have decided the art installation displayed in Lech Walesa Hall has now run its course,” President Gloria J. Gibson said via email to the NEIU community on Aug. 17. “The content will be preserved...

Dr. Victor Ortiz is awarded a grant from The National Science Foundation.

National Science Foundation Grant Awarded to NEIU’s Victor Ortiz

Robert Kukla, Arts & Life Editor August 27, 2018

The National Science Foundation (NSF) awarded NEIU’s Latino and Latin American studies professor Victor Ortiz a $149,934 grant to fund his research on the nature and magnitude of the social cohesion...

Police Blotter, July 8 to Aug. 20

Police Blotter, July 8 to Aug. 20

August 27, 2018

July 8 - Building E: Staff reports possible computer tampering and computer/wire fraud. University technology department notified. July 20- Building D: Staff member received phishing email from unknown...

Northeastern Illinois University Professor Cyndi Moran protests the budget impasse in Feb. 2016, just prior to NEIUs first furlough.

After Years of Uncertainty, Illinois Gets Budget Approved

Nicole F. Anderson, News and Co-Managing Editor July 24, 2018

Illinois lawmakers approved a budget for the 2019 fiscal year after two years of delay. Illinois hasn’t had a state budget since Gov. Bruce Rauner took office in 2015, though the Illinois Constitution...

NEIU Police Blotter for June 7 to June 23, 2018

NEIU Police Blotter for June 7 to June 23, 2018

July 3, 2018

  June 7: CCIS: A contractor’s vehicle was broken into by an unknown offender and a pack of cigarettes were stolen. June 12: 3536 W. Bryn Mawr: A NEIU neighbor reported that an unknown offender...

Maria Genao-Homs, Director of the Angelina Pedroso Center for Diversity and Intercultural Affairs

Director of the Diversity Center leaves NEIU

Cecilia G. Hernandez, Writer June 20, 2018

Maria Genao-Homs, Director of Angelina Pedroso Center for Diversity and Intercultural Affairs (APCDIA), announced to the Pedroso Center’s staff her departure via an email titled, “My heartfelt thanks!”...

Naseeb Bhangal on a campus tour with Student Ambassador Yadira Alonzo on May 24.

Diversity Center Seeking Assistant Director Specializing in Race and Ethnicity

Cecilia G. Hernandez, Writer June 3, 2018

“When was the first time you realized your race?” Alyscia Raines, the Resident Director and Coordinator at Concordia University Chicago, asked the small group of NEIU students, faculty and staff during...

The Recital Hall was blocked off with police tape after the incident.

Prominent band conductor severely injured on NEIU campus

Nicole F. Anderson, News and Co-Managing Editor May 22, 2018

Chicago-based band conductor, musician and instructor was severely injured after a large projection screen housing fell from the ceiling and struck him on the head and back. Ralph Wilder was in NEIU’s...

Forward 150 Prioritization Committees ask for NEIU Feedback

Nicole F. Anderson, News and Co-Managing Editor May 16, 2018

The Forward 150 Program Prioritization committees and tasks forces met to discuss the upcoming deadlines and timeline on April 26 2018. This program was proposed by former Interim President Richard Helldobler...

2018 Commencement: NEIU Students and Congressman Receive Degrees

Nicole F. Anderson, News and Co-Managing Editor May 16, 2018

Audio of Luis Gutierrez's speech from Commencement There were 931 undergraduate and graduate students dressed in blue and black gowns who  marched into UIC’s Pavilion with pride to receive their diplomas...

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