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ºÚ°µ±¬ÁÏÍø awards tenure and promotions to nine faculty members

ºÚ°µ±¬ÁÏÍø has awarded tenure and promotions to associate professor to nine members of the faculty, who were introduced during the April 15 Board of Trustees meeting.

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Noteworthy at ºÚ°µ±¬ÁÏÍø: Safely returning to campus

ºÚ°µ±¬ÁÏÍø is excited to welcome students, faculty and staff back to all of our locations in just under a month. As NEIU moves towards a full reopening in fall, it’s important for all who come to campus to feel safe and know their health is a priority. In this issue of Noteworthy at ºÚ°µ±¬ÁÏÍø, learn about the efforts NEIU is taking to keep our community healthy. Undergraduate and students-at-large have more time to apply for Fall 2021 and take advantage of NEIU For You, a one-time scholarship that covers tuition and mandatory fees for first-year, full-time undergraduates. Plus, Student Counseling Services has tips for managing return to campus stress. Read about all this and more in this week’s edition of Noteworthy at ºÚ°µ±¬ÁÏÍø!

Photo of a ºÚ°µ±¬ÁÏÍø academic advisor in a face mask meeting with a student with a face mask during a Fall 2021 registration event.

Noteworthy at ºÚ°µ±¬ÁÏÍø: Fall registration

It may be summer, but it’s not too early to think about fall registration! Earlier this week ºÚ°µ±¬ÁÏÍø held a registration event on Main Campus for incoming freshmen. If you or someone you know is thinking about applying to NEIU, there’s still time to do so and take advantage of NEIU For You, a one-time scholarship that covers tuition and mandatory fees for first-year, full-time undergraduates. Plus, Student Counseling Services has tips for journaling to relieve stress. Read about all this and more in this week’s edition of Noteworthy at ºÚ°µ±¬ÁÏÍø!

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Return to campus

ºÚ°µ±¬ÁÏÍø is preparing to fully welcome back students, faculty and staff for the Fall 2021 term, with the majority of classes being held in person! 

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Noteworthy at ºÚ°µ±¬ÁÏÍø: Return to campus

ºÚ°µ±¬ÁÏÍø is preparing to welcome students, faculty and staff back to campus for in-person instruction for Fall 2021! Learn about the return to campus plan, ºÚ°µ±¬ÁÏ꿉۪s participation in the Puerto Rican People’s Day Parade, and how you can win tickets to Lollapalooza or GrubHub gift cards for getting your COVID-19 vaccination! Plus, Student Counseling Services has self-care tips for caregivers. Read about all this and more in this week’s edition of Noteworthy at ºÚ°µ±¬ÁÏÍø!

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Noteworthy at ºÚ°µ±¬ÁÏÍø: Juneteenth

ºÚ°µ±¬ÁÏÍø announced that beginning next year, Juneteenth will be officially observed as a University holiday. Members of NEIU also participated in the Say Their Names project, the University is part of the White House COVID-19 College Vaccine Challenge, and NEIU for You is still accepting applicants. Ensemble Español Spanish Dance Theater’s Zafiro Flamenco Festival is this weekend, as is the Puerto Rican People’s Day Parade! Plus, check out self-care tips for men, by men in this week’s edition of Noteworthy at ºÚ°µ±¬ÁÏÍø.

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ºÚ°µ±¬ÁÏÍø will officially observe Juneteenth

Juneteenth will be added to the ºÚ°µ±¬ÁÏÍø 2021-2022 holiday schedule.

Four ºÚ°µ±¬ÁÏÍø students sitting at a table working on a project with a computer

College of Business and Management becomes College of Business and Technology

The name change reflects the Computer Science Department’s move from the College of Arts and Sciences to the College of Business and Management.

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Noteworthy at ºÚ°µ±¬ÁÏÍø: New business

ºÚ°µ±¬ÁÏ꿉۪s College of Business and Management is now the College of Business and Technology! Plus, NEIU For You is still accepting applications, El Centro’s murals get some cleanup and Ensemble Español Spanish Dance Theater’s Zafiro Flamenco Festival is next week. Plus, learn about revamping your self-care routine for the summer and more in this week’s edition of Noteworthy at ºÚ°µ±¬ÁÏÍø.

Photo of two students posing as a staff member takes a photo at NEIU Welcome Day 2021

Noteworthy at ºÚ°µ±¬ÁÏÍø: Calling all freshmen!

NEIU For You is a new barrier-breaking one-time scholarship offering first-year, full-time undergraduate students funds to cover tuition and all mandatory fees for Fall 2021 and Spring 2022! It also covers the cost of a three credit hour course for all new undergraduate transfer students who register for six credit hours or more for Fall 2021. Learn more about this exciting opportunity, the importance of sleep in self-care and more in this week’s edition of Noteworthy at ºÚ°µ±¬ÁÏÍø!