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NEIU Shuttle

August 22, 2017

The NEIU Shuttle program returns—a connection to three Northeastern locations. Beginning the week of Aug. 29 and running through Dec. 14, the NEIU Shuttle will offer transportation on Tuesdays, Wednesdays,...

Police Blotter 08/22/2017

August 22, 2017

Police Blotter 08/22/2017 Issue - Back to School 2017 The following incidents occurred between the dates of July 18 to August 15 at NEIU’s main campus: July 18 - Lech Walesa Hall: An unknown...

Chibo Takes Japan!

Chibo Takes Japan!

Daniela Arteaga, Staff Writer August 22, 2017

Chibo, a curious feline and beloved companion of Professor William Schoen, takes us on a journey through all of Japan. Together they wander the streets of Kamakura and have marveled at the snowy top of...

employees take in the news of this year’s layoff process

An overview of the budget crisis of 2017

Sarahy Lopez, News Editor August 22, 2017

After a two-year budget stalemate, Interim President Richard Helldobler announced in July that NEIU will receive a budget. However, controversy still surrounds NEIU about the saving strategies used before...

From left to right: Samuel Pate, Patrick Dowdle and Vincent Vangelista. 
	Dr. Orin Harris is going to travel with three students to Canada to research dark matter.

The continuing quest on dark matter research

Rut Ortiz, News Editor August 22, 2017

An NEIU physics professor is on the continued quest to discover dark matter particles, collaborating with fellow scientists and exposing students to research, all in the same trip. Assistant professor...

 “Dr. Njogu is the right person for this critical role at Northeastern during these challenging times,” Interim President Helldobler said after Wamucii Njogu was announced as the new Acting Provost.

Wamucii Njogu Appointed Acting Provost

Sarahy Lopez, News Editor July 25, 2017

NEIU’s Dean of the College of Arts and Sciences Wamucii Njogu was appointed Acting Provost on July 1, replacing Vicki Román-Lagunas. She currently serves as the university's chief academic officer,...

Dr. Aimee Hilado, an expertise in human behavior in the social environment, clinical practice with trauma-exposed immigrants and refugees, early childhood and adult mental health.

Chicago refugee initiative at NEIU

Robin Bridges, Editor in Chief July 25, 2017

As founder of the Refugee One Wellness Program, she has worked closely with Refugee One as well as other programs and task forces since 2011. In July of this year, NEIU received a grant to provide professional...

Budget Stalemate ends, brings temporary relief to NEIU

Sarahy Lopez, News Editor July 25, 2017

The budget stalemate that affected NEIU and other public universities and colleges has ended, bringing a source of funding and relief to the university. The proposed budget will keep NEIU running well...

Police Blotter-07/25/2017

Sarahy Lopez, News Editor July 25, 2017

Police Blotter The following incidents occurred between the dates of May 27 to July 12 at NEIU’s main campus: May 27 - The Nest: A verbal altercation between a couple occurred, but police resolved...

Students, faculty and staff from Illinois colleges and universities  on April 27 rally in front of the state capitol to demand a budget that includes them.

Furloughs extended to save jobs

Sarahy Lopez, News Editor May 22, 2017

NEIU will continue its furlough program after officials in Springfield failed to pass a state budget. This means that administrative, professional and civil service staff will have to take one furlough...

The credit rating score system for Moody’s Investors Service, also indicating where NEIU lies.

Credit score lowered for NEIU

Sarahy Lopez, News Editor May 22, 2017

The financial woes continue for NEIU as a major credit agency announced in an April 17 press release that the school’s credit rating has been lowered two levels. Moody’s Investors Service downgraded...

News  in brief 5/23/17

News in brief 5/23/17

Sarahy Lopez and Robin Bridges May 22, 2017

Mayor Emanuel to borrow $389 million to finish school year Mayor Rahm Emanuel brings a $389 million plan to the Chicago Board of Education in order to finish the school year and pay out pensions. The...

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