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McNair Scholars Program

McNair Scholars Program

October 31, 2017
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

August 22, 2017
Former Obama adviser gives free keynote address

Former Obama adviser gives free keynote address

April 29, 2017
Steven Cristi also played in events at UIC and around NEIU. He uploads music videos of his orig- inal songs on youtube and Facebook under the name of Steven Cristi.

NEIU student makes musical history: Steven Cristi

April 29, 2017
The future NEIU seeks to give students the traditional college experience.

Board of trustees: looking forward during a time of crisis

April 12, 2017
Anger and disappointment were themes of the day during the ral- ly that attracted more than 100 at- tendees.

Impasse brings out NEIU’s resilience

March 29, 2017
Students can request a police escort to their vehicle when leaving campus late at night.

Police Blotter – 3/28/17

March 28, 2017
An empty Center for Academic Writing will only become more common as furloughs continue to be pushed on staff and faculty by the NEIU administration.

[PHOTO] NEIU shuttle takes off

March 14, 2017
Good vs. bad borrowing: students invest in themselves

Good vs. bad borrowing: students invest in themselves

March 14, 2017
Sachs Administration Building (C Building) on NEIU's main campus.

The future in the face of furloughs

March 14, 2017
Students can request a police escort to their vehicle when leaving campus late at night.

Police Blotter – 3/14/17

March 14, 2017
Various universities participated in a rally held in Springfield urging lawmakers to fund higher education.

Inaction speaks louder than words

February 21, 2017
Students can request a police escort to their vehicle when leaving campus late at night.

Police Blotter – 2/21/17

February 21, 2017
Students can request a police escort to their vehicle when leaving campus late at night.

Police Blotter – 2/7/17

February 8, 2017
Students can request a police escort to their vehicle when leaving campus late at night.

[PHOTO] Campus safety is a community concern

February 8, 2017
People packed into the auditorium until it was at capacity and still a lot watched from outside on monitors to see Mary Matalin (left) and James Carville (right) debate.

NEIU hosts political strategists in first-ever Distinguished Lecture Series

February 8, 2017
Filled with plot twists and tension,

Norma’: an opera full of lyrical woes

February 7, 2017
Mahootian, Adams and Acioli are candidates who are dedicated to students and are passionate about their individual crafts.

Finalists chosen for Distinguished Professor Award

January 25, 2017
Dr. Travis Heath conducts a band rehearsal with committed students.

[PHOTO] NEIU Music department gets fine tuning

January 25, 2017
Police Blotter - 1/24/17

Police Blotter – 1/24/17

January 25, 2017
The historical impacts of 2016

The historical impacts of 2016

December 6, 2016

Police Blotter – 12/06/16

December 6, 2016
The Board convenes to vote on whether topics raised would go from suggestions to approved decisions.

Tuition increases approved

November 23, 2016
Mayor Rahm Emanuel declared Chicago a “sanctuary city”; NEIU leadership promises to keep the school’s traits of diversity and inclusion.

NEIU to remain a ‘welcoming place for all’

November 23, 2016

Police Blotter 11.8.2016

November 9, 2016
An executive meeting of the Board of Trustees gathered to discuss the pros and cons of executing a doctoral program at NEIU.

The pursuit of a doctorate

November 9, 2016
A’viands cleans up their act

A’viands cleans up their act

November 8, 2016
The incidents occurred inside The Nest, NEIU's new student housing.

[PHOTO] Campus police respond to incidents at The Nest

November 8, 2016

Police Blotter 10.25.16

October 26, 2016
Add these tips to your checklist!

Voting 2016: a short how-to list

October 26, 2016
Dr. Stack’s grant proposal earned the $5.6 million award, which will help fund the Exit on Time program.

NEIU receives $5.6 million grant

October 11, 2016
Donald Trump’s campaign slogan is Make America Great Again! amid lewd comments towards women and violent mannerisms towards minorities.

The race to the White House: Trump

October 11, 2016

Police Blotter 10.11.16

October 11, 2016

Police Blotter 9.27.16

September 28, 2016
Student Trustee Olivia Clark (right) and Trustee George Vukotich (left) listen as discussions progress about NEIU’s future.

Changes are on the way

September 27, 2016
President Sharon Hahs shares the well-being of NEIU before her retirement at the end of September.

State of University Address

September 27, 2016

NEIU Named Lead Advisory Institution

August 24, 2016
Future students and alum will get to enjoy a more marketable degree employers seek.

NEIU Business College Among World’s Elite

August 24, 2016
After three-and-a-half years as provost, Richard Helldobler was named interim president July 26.

Helldobler Named Interim President

August 24, 2016
Company dancer Monica Saucedo dances in Dame Libby Komaiko's

For the Love of the Dance

June 21, 2016
A depiction of the highest and lowest points of GDP growth rates between the first quarter of 2015 to the first quarter of 2016.

False Figures Lead to Declining Growth in China

June 21, 2016
NEIU Professor Edward Stuart

Professor Talks Interest Rates on WTTW

June 21, 2016
Nothing civil about this war.

Brother Against Brother: When Heroes Clash

May 25, 2016
The grant will assist students studying subjects like biology whose department heads

USDA Awards NEIU Students Studying STEM

May 24, 2016
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