
Northeastern receives credit upgrade from Moody’s
ÌìÌì³Ô¹Ï has received a three-notch upgrade to its credit rating from Moody’s Investors Service. This marks a significant turnaround in the financial outlook of the University.

Commencement speaker Miguel del Valle encourages graduates to become advocates of higher education
ÌìÌì³Ô¹Ï alumnus Miguel del Valle called on graduates to support those who seek higher education during the University’s Co

Noteworthy at Northeastern: Congratulations, Class of 2021!
ÌìÌì³Ô¹Ï is proud of its alumni. This weekend, for the first time in nearly two years, the University will host Commencement in person. Additionally, the 2021 Lincoln Academy Student Laureate was announced and the Vaccine Incentive Program concludes. Read about this and more in this week’s edition of Noteworthy at Northeastern.
NEIU Vaccine Incentive Program concludes; prize winners announced
ÌìÌì³Ô¹Ï has concluded its Vaccine Incentive Program (VIP). As of Dec. 8, 89% of enrolled students and 98% of active employees at Northeastern are vaccinated against COVID-19.

Biology major Kimberly Nu-Tall named Lincoln Academy Student Laureate
ÌìÌì³Ô¹Ï has selected Biology major Kimberly Nu-Tall as its 2021 Lincoln Academy Student Laureate.

Noteworthy at Northeastern: Breaking barriers in STEMÂ
ÌìÌì³Ô¹Ï is thrilled to announce it received a five-year, $5 million grant from the U.S. Department of Education to increase the number of students who complete STEM majors and help diversify the STEM workforce! Read about this and more in the latest edition of Noteworthy at Northeastern.Â

U.S. Department of Education awards $5 million grant to ÌìÌì³Ô¹Ï
The U.S. Department of Education has awarded ÌìÌì³Ô¹Ï a five-year, $5 million Hispanic-Serving Institutions - Science, Technology, Engineering, or Mathematics (HSI - STEM) and Articulation Program grant to increase the number of students who complete STEM majors and contribute to diversifying the STEM workforce.

Noteworthy at Northeastern: Giving thanks
As we pause to reflect on the past year, ÌìÌì³Ô¹Ï has a lot to be thankful for. We’re proud to have students and employees learning and working safely on campus. We’re appreciative of all who have worked so hard throughout the COVID-19 pandemic to get us to this point. We’re thankful for an optimistic outlook for the next generation of NEIU scholars, especially with the expansion of the NEIU For You scholarship. Read about this and more in the latest edition of Noteworthy at Northeastern.

ÌìÌì³Ô¹Ï announces NEIU For You scholarship to cover four years of tuition for eligible students
NEIU For You launched in Spring 2021 and covered the cost of one year of tuition for first-year, full-time incoming freshmen. It is now expanding to support students financially through the first four years of a bachelor’s degree.

Noteworthy at Northeastern: More than ever, NEIU is for you!
On Nov. 18, ÌìÌì³Ô¹Ï’s Board of Trustees approved the renewal and expansion of the NEIU For You scholarship! Plus, NEIU students presented at a national conference, and events for Native American and Indigenous Peoples Heritage Month continue. Read about this and more in the latest edition of Noteworthy at Northeastern.