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Bill Kurtis (left) and John St. Augustine have shared their passion for conservation for 27 years.

Guest speakers give green light to environmental efforts

April 12, 2017
An incident of road rage ended in a driver shooting bullets around the corner from the El Centro campus.

Shots fired near El Centro

March 29, 2017
Assistant Professor Orin Harris wants to bring a small dark matter chamber directly to NEIU’s physics department.

[PHOTO] NEIU shuttle takes off

March 14, 2017
Assistant Professor Orin Harris wants to bring a small dark matter chamber directly to NEIU’s physics department.

Dark Matter and the PICO collaboration

March 14, 2017
Court’s in session: NEIU professor turned judge

Court’s in session: NEIU professor turned judge

February 21, 2017

Campus safety is a community concern

February 8, 2017
Sandra Beyda-Lorie brings her experience and various degrees in special education to her new post as dean of the College of Education.

[PHOTO] NEIU College of Education welcomes new dean

January 25, 2017
The mural from the Pedroso Center depicts a variety of diverse, great minds.

President-elect Trump has NEIU students fearful of future

December 6, 2016
The greenhouse acts as a home to a vast variety of plants that students cultivate for their fundraising sale.

NEIU Bio department gives students freedom to grow

November 23, 2016
The incidents occurred inside The Nest, NEIU's new student housing.

Campus police respond to incidents at The Nest

November 8, 2016
Free tuition

NEIU Finance Committee talked tuition hikes

October 26, 2016

New math community center welcomes all

September 28, 2016
Professor Laura Sanders stands with students while conducting research.

NEIU AGUA project flows like water

September 8, 2016
President Sharon Hahs officially retires Sept. 30 after nine years as NEIU president. She is the second woman president of NEIU.

Hahs Announces Retirement

August 24, 2016
A young Richard Gere stares with an attitude in a scene from his 1983 reel,

NEIU Hosts Reel 35mm Films

June 21, 2016
Golden Eagle 5K Puts Spring in Students' Step

Golden Eagle 5K Puts Spring in Students’ Step

April 26, 2016

Effects of the Budget Crisis on NEIU

April 5, 2016

Through Kurt’s Eyes:

April 5, 2016

Two Departments, Now One

March 15, 2016

Pedroso Center Hosts Sign Language Luncheons

February 16, 2016
Recent sales on NEIU merchandise have caused speculation on the future of NEIU's relationship with Beck's Bookstore.

Beck’s Bookstore Might Close

February 16, 2016
James Lyon Jr. will be taking a new position at Augusta University in Georgia.

Farewell to NEIU’s Chief of Police

February 16, 2016
The Student Food Pantry is open to all students.

Hunger is Not on the Menu

February 2, 2016

Grief is Good

December 1, 2015
Students discussed financial aid problems with the admissions office.

Administration Works With Students Over Financial Aid Issues

December 1, 2015

The Fee for a Greener NEIU

November 17, 2015
Is that a trick of light or ghost?

[PHOTO] On A Corner Cursed?

November 3, 2015
The Wildwood Tavern at night.

[PHOTO] What a Wild Tavern

November 3, 2015
The expansions to the Angelina Pedroso Center are near completion.

Coming Soon: Pedroso Center Expansion

November 10, 2015
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[PHOTO] Top Speed And Top Notch Could Make You The Next Top Chef

October 20, 2015
Angaangaq Angakkorsuaq performs the peace fire ceremony at NEIU’s fire circle.

Celebrating The Circle

October 20, 2015
The Undocumented Students Project at NEIU

No Papers Does Not Mean No Diploma

October 6, 2015
Teachers lead community children in a bonding game.

Mastering the Skills of Leadership

September 8, 2015

Spend Summer Nights at Summer Noodle & Rice

June 25, 2015
One of NEIU's most brilliant authors displays her latest work; a piece challenging and questioning its readers at every turn.

[PHOTO] ‘Mr. and Mrs. Doctor,’ a Novel by Julie Iromuanya

April 28, 2015
Students, alumni, faculty and staff browse the diverse range of art displayed by NEIU students at the Juried Art Exhibition

[PHOTO] Art Reception in the Glass Room

April 28, 2015

A New Solution to the Air Pollution

April 27, 2015
NEIU smokers bask in a moment that will soon become foreign to campus

[PHOTO] Lights Out For Smokers

April 13, 2015
These works, and many more, will be judged as part of the juried art exhibition.

Juried Art Exhibition

April 14, 2015
Colorful Vejigante masks and costumes.

Carnavales De Puerto Rico

April 14, 2015
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