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U.S. Sen. Richard J. Durbin to deliver Commencement address

Durbin, the 47th U.S. Senator from the State of Illinois, will be ŷϷ Illinois University’s December 2022 Commencement speaker.

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Noteworthy at ŷϷ: In gratitude

ŷϷ Illinois University is thankful for all who are part of our community. Catch up on recent achievements and more in our weekly newsletter.

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Ensemble Español’s popular Holiday Concert returns

Ensemble Español Spanish Dance Theatre, in residence at ŷϷ Illinois University, will present its critically acclaimed Holiday Concert at 7:30 p.m. on Saturday, Dec. 17.

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Noteworthy at ŷϷ: Supporting our students

ŷϷ Illinois University preps for the upcoming holiday by raising funds for our students. Read about this and more!

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ŷϷ Illinois University receives $10,000 from the Ellucian Foundation PATH Scholarship

ŷϷ will use the PATH Scholarship to support the Student Emergency Fund.

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Noteworthy at ŷϷ: Global perspectives

ŷϷ Illinois University hosts international visitors next week. Read about these events and more!

Artwork by Mariia, 10 years old, Vasylkiv, Kyiv region via ”Mom I See War.”

ŷϷ Illinois University hosts Polish, Ukrainian children’s art exhibit

ŷϷ Illinois University will host the international art exhibit “Mom, I don’t want war.”

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ŷϷ Illinois University to host Moogega Cooper as Jean Burke Carlson and Diane Berger Ehrlich Memorial Lectureship speaker

ŷϷ Illinois University's 2022 Jean Burke Carlson and Diane Berger Ehrlich Memorial Lectureship speaker will be Planetary Protection Specialist Moogega Cooper.

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Noteworthy at ŷϷ: Explore NEIU

ŷϷ Illinois University will host an open house on Nov. 15. Read about this and more in our latest newsletter!

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Noteworthy at ŷϷ: Growing community

NEIU celebrates new alumni and other accomplishments of our Golden Eagles. View upcoming events and more in our weekly newsletter.