NEIU Independent

Vice Provost Román-Lagunas will take on the position of provost, succeeding Richard Helldobler.

Dr. Victoria Román-Lagunas named interim provost

Silvia Burian, Writer September 8, 2016

NEIU has appointed Victoria Román-Lagunas an interim provost to fill in for current Provost Richard Helldobler. Provost Helldobler will be stepping up when current University President Sharon Hahs retires...

Professor Laura Sanders stands with students while conducting research.

NEIU AGUA project flows like water

Laura Rojas, Writer September 8, 2016

The AGriculture and Undergraduate Achievement project completed its first summer program this year. “The program of the USDA is intended to try to bring more underrepresented students into the pipeline...

After years with the CPD, John Escalante will come to NEIU and continue his career in law enforcement.

Former interim superintendent joins NEIU police as chief

Brett Starkopf, Editor-in-Chief September 8, 2016

John Escalante, former Chicago police first deputy superintendent, assumes control as NEIU’s police chief Sept 7. After 30 years with the Chicago Police Department, Escalante applied for the job at...

Police Blotter

Police Blotter

August 24, 2016

The following offenses occurred at NEIU’s main campus between June 22 and Aug. 18: June 22 – Parking Lot J: An unknown offender struck and damaged a vehicle parked in the lot. June 23 – B Building:...

NEIU Named Lead Advisory Institution

Rut Ortiz, News Editor August 24, 2016

NEIU has been named a lead advisory institution by the National Association of Student Personnel Administration. It is the fifth year NEIU has been a member of NASPA and the first as an advisory institute. “We...

NEIU Names John Escalante Police Chief

Press Release August 24, 2016

NEIU has hired Chicago Police Department First Deputy Superintendent John Escalante as its next Chief of Police, effective Sept. 7. Escalante will retire from the Chicago Police Department after 30...

Future students and alum will get to enjoy a more marketable degree employers seek.

NEIU Business College Among World’s Elite

Rut Ortiz, News Editor August 24, 2016

NEIU’S College of Business and Management has attained the highest accreditation that a business school can earn: recognition from The Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business International....

Donald Trump (left) and Hillary Clinton (right) will go head-to-head in November for presidency.

The Presidential Race of 2016

Kate Hilliard, Writer August 24, 2016

The 2016 presidential race has been drawing on the hard lines that already existed between the Democratic and Republican parties. The two candidates running for presidency are Hillary Clinton for Democrat...

After three-and-a-half years as provost, Richard Helldobler was named interim president July 26.

Helldobler Named Interim President

Rut Ortiz, News Editor August 24, 2016

Provost Richard Helldobler has been appointed interim president of NEIU after President Sharon Hahs announced her retirement effective Sept. 30. As his interim status is set to go into effect Oct. 1,...

President Sharon Hahs officially retires Sept. 30 after nine years as NEIU president. She is the second woman president of NEIU.

Hahs Announces Retirement

Laura Rojas, Writer August 24, 2016

NEIU President Sharon Hahs announced her retirement from her position set to go into effect Sept. 30 of this year. Hahs has served as NEIU president for nine years. She said in a press release that...

The ribbon-cutting ceremony was a historical day at NEIU.

Campus Housing Opens for the First Time

Pablo Medina, Editor August 24, 2016

NEIU first-ever campus housing, The Nest, was completed during the summer and it is open for students to apply for, tour and live after its historical ribbon-cutting ceremony on Aug. 19. The Nest can...

Police Blotter

Police Blotter

June 21, 2016

May 14 - Access Road: A teenager fell off his bike on the access road. May 21 - Lech Walesa Hall: A student reported the theft of her book. May 23 - Fine Arts Building: Graffiti was reported in one...

Comments (0)

Comments are subject to review for slurs and offensive language. Comments will not be edited except to modify profanity.
All NEIU Independent Picks Reader Picks Sort: Newest
Activate Search
News
Skip to content