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ÌìÌì³Ô¹Ï becomes part of the Common Application

In an effort to make applying to college easier, ÌìÌì³Ô¹Ï and all 12 of the state’s public universities will become part of the Common Application (Common App) for college applications starting August 2021.

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The Andrew W. Mellon Foundation awards $873,000 grant to Prison + Neighborhood Arts/Education Project

The Andrew W. Mellon Foundation has awarded an $873,000 grant to the Prison + Neighborhood Arts/Education Project (P+NAP). The ÌìÌì³Ô¹Ï  Foundation will serve as the fiscal sponsor for the grant, which will be distributed over the next two years. 

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Noteworthy at Northeastern: A grant for growth

ÌìÌì³Ô¹Ï was awarded a new grant from the National Science Foundation! The celebration of Womxn’s HERstory Month continues and there are several events happening over spring break. Read about this and more in this week's edition of Noteworthy at Northeastern.

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National Science Foundation awards one-year, $121,000 grant to ÌìÌì³Ô¹Ï

The National Science Foundation (NSF) has awarded ÌìÌì³Ô¹Ï a $121,000 grant through the Robert Noyce Teacher Scholarship Program titled The Chicago STEM Teaching Collaborative.

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Celebrating Womxn's HERstory Month

The Angelina Pedroso Center for Diversity and Intercultural Affairs has a series of events scheduled this month in celebration of Womxn’s HERstory Month. This week, they’re honoring Northeastern’s Unsung Sheroes. Additionally, this week the University hosts the annual International Business Conference and the annual Women in Science Conference. Read about these events and more in this week’s edition of Noteworthy at Northeastern!

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Noteworthy at Northeastern: Reintroducing Goldie!

Goldie’s got a brand-new look! In this week’s edition of Noteworthy at Northeastern, remeet Goldie, Northeastern’s beloved golden eagle mascot, check out the Pedroso Center’s Womxn’s HERstory Month events and watch some videos featuring Northeastern community members who were in the news for Black Heritage Month.

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Noteworthy at Northeastern: Snow, snow and more snow

The Chicago area has been hit with nearly a foot and a half of snow this week. While cleaning it up has been a challenge, it sure makes for some pretty pictures! Check out some of the photos of the snowfall around the Main Campus, view some snow safety and self-care tips and check out the last week of events for Black Heritage Month 2021 in this week’s edition of Noteworthy at Northeastern.

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Noteworthy at Northeastern: Internships pay off

Meet a Finance student who did the math and figured out internships were a solid investment of his time. Plus, ÌìÌì³Ô¹Ï’s celebration of Black Heritage Month continues and Student Counseling Services provides some tips for self-care.

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Noteworthy at Northeastern: History and heritage

As part of ÌìÌì³Ô¹Ï’s celebration of Black Heritage Month, the Genocide and Human Rights in Africa and the Diaspora (GHRAD) Center will host its 7th annual conference featuring international speakers and experts in the field. Read about the conference and more upcoming events in this week’s edition of Noteworthy at Northeastern.

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ÌìÌì³Ô¹Ï’s GHRAD Center to host 7th annual Genocide and Human Rights in Africa and the Diaspora Conference

ÌìÌì³Ô¹Ï’s Genocide and Human Rights in Africa and the Diaspora (GHRAD) Center will host the 7th annual Genocide and Human Rights in Africa and the Diaspora Conference on Feb. 11-12.