Northeastern Illinois University

10/14/2026

’s Graduate Open House provides prospective and current students an opportunity to explore graduate programs, resources, the campus and meet faculty, staff and other graduate students. Learn how NEIU can help you continue your education! 🎓

See details at NEIU.edu/gradopenhouse

10/12/2026

Join us on Oct. 15 at the Main Campus for the Jean Burke Carlson and Diane Berger Ehrlich Memorial Lecture: “Reckoning with Redress: What Teachers Need to Know”

Lecture: 6:00 p.m. at Recital Hall
Reception: 7:15 p.m.

Free parking will be available in Lot D.

The Daniel L. Goodwin College of Education will host Associate Professor of History at the University of Illinois Chicago Michael Jin, Ph.D., as he presents a lecture on the Japanese American Redress Movement. The lecture will examine and demonstrate what educators can do to develop curricula and instruction to make this movement in American history relevant and meaningful for students today.

Learn more: neiu.edu/reckoning-redress

10/08/2026

Reminder: The 2027-2028 FAFSA opened on Oct. 1!

See https://www.neiu.edu/financial-aid/applying-fafsa or via link in bio for more information.

10/05/2026

HOCO 2026 was one to remember! 💙💛
Our students, alumni, faculty, staff and the University community brought pride and energy for Homecoming week!

10/02/2026

Happy LGBTQIA+ History Month! 🦅🌈

NEIU Libraries and Pedroso Center are celebrating throughout the month of October. See what we have going on at Northeastern https://loom.ly/_fCAtfg

Northeastern Illinois University is proud to celebrate LGBTQIA+ History Month throughout the month of October. The month recognizes the history of le***an, gay, bisexual, transgender, queer,…

09/30/2026

’s new One Stop Center is officially complete! Here's a sneak peak and see what some of our team had to say:

💙 “The One Stop Center is an amazing space. I’m excited to see the renewed collaboration between departments and how it will support students throughout their experience at Northeastern,” said Anna Mesa, Interim Director of Alumni Relations.

💛 Christian Bello Escobar, Ed.D., Director of El Centro adds, “I’m excited to see how the One Stop Center can support enrollment growth, not only at the Main Campus, but across all NEIU locations.”

Designed to improve the student experience, the brings key University services together in one welcoming, accessible place. We can't wait to welcome students to the new space!

09/29/2026

Need sources for your research paper or a quiet place to study?
Libraries is here to help!

Here are some additional links:
📘 New research guides: https://neiulibraries.libguides.com/az/new
📘 Chat help: https://www.neiu.edu/libraries/ask-a-librarian
📘 Reserve study rooms: https://neiulibraries.libcal.com/allspaces

09/25/2026

The 2026 Art + Design Fall Fest had a brilliant showcase of student work and the NEIU community got together to make art of their own 🖼️💙💛

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09/24/2026

Northeastern Illinois University's first-year retention rate rose to 65% this fall, its highest level since 2020!

Retention is especially significant at NEIU, where the average student is 26 years old and many students balance college with jobs, family and other responsibilities. 💙💛

Read more: https://loom.ly/k9g-50g

09/24/2026

Northeastern is pleased to announce the 2026-2027 Jewel Box Series! This seven-concert series is produced by the University’s Office of Cultural Events and features local, national and international artists.

This year’s series begins Sept. 25 with Grammy Award-winning pianist Michelle Cann. 🎹

Learn more and get your tickets at https://loom.ly/EF0XZtA

Northeastern Illinois University is pleased to announce the 2026-2027 Jewel Box Series. This professional seven-concert series is produced by the University’s Office of Cultural Events and…