Students receive a hula dance lesson in Village Square

Noteworthy at ŷϷ: Spring rewind

Summer classes began at ŷϷ Illinois University this week, but before we slip on our flip-flops and sunglasses, we’re taking a look back at the Spring 2022 term. View some photos, read about the inaugural President’s Inclusive Excellence and Diversity Awards, and learn about the impressive work of an alumni activist. All this and more is in the latest edition of Noteworthy at ŷϷ.

A photo of William C. "Doc" Speller wearing a dark gray suit, blue shirt and red patterned tie, as well as a hat and glasses at Project Success' 50th anniversary celebration.

Founder and first coordinator of NEIU’s Project Success, William “Doc” Speller dies at 91

William C. “Doc” Speller, who served as the founder and coordinator of Project Success for more than 40 years, died on Jan. 12. He was 91 years old. A memorial service will be held from 11 a.m-1 p.m., Saturday, May 28, at the Jacob H. Carruthers Center for Inner City Studies, 700 E. Oakwood Blvd. in Chicago, Illinois.

A graduate wearing regalia points skyward as he holds his new diploma

Noteworthy at ŷϷ: Agents of change

The ŷϷ Illinois University community is full of leaders, trailblazers and agents of change. As we wrap up another academic year, we celebrate our new graduates, take pride in our alumni and remember someone who was part of the fabric of our institution. Read about all this and more in the latest edition of Noteworthy at ŷϷ.

A photo of Juan Gabriel Moreno at the podium of Spring Commencement 2022.

ŷϷ Illinois University graduates Class of 2022

Architect Juan Gabriel Moreno thanked ŷϷ Illinois University for “a memory of a lifetime” during the Spring Commencement ceremony on May 13, 2022, at Credit Union 1 Arena.

Smiling graduates in blue caps and gowns sit side by side at Commencement

Noteworthy at ŷϷ: #NEIUGrad

ŷϷ Illinois University welcomes a new group of alumni to its ranks today as we celebrate our May Commencement! Read about the Commencement speaker, get the link to the livestream, and join us on social media to share your well wishes for the class of 2022. All this and more in this edition of Noteworthy at ŷϷ.

A photo of the stage set for Fall 2021 Commencement with chairs, podiums and NEIU banners.

Juan Gabriel Moreno to deliver ŷϷ Illinois University Commencement Address

Chicago-based award-winning architect Juan Gabriel Moreno will be ŷϷ Illinois University’s May 2022 Commencement speaker.

A photo of President’s Inclusive Excellence and Diversity Award recipients holding their awards with President Gloria J. Gibson (center) with Executive Director of Equity, Diversity and Inclusion Shireen Roshanravan (far right).

ŷϷ honors seven during inaugural President’s Inclusive Excellence and Diversity Awards

Seven members of the ŷϷ community were honored for significantly advancing the University’s goals in the areas of equity, diversity and inclusion.

The sun rises behind the Sachs Building

Noteworthy at ŷϷ: A bright outlook

ŷϷ Illinois University received another update to its credit rating this week. We also earned recognition as an official Tree Campus for the seventh year in a row. Read about these stories, upcoming events and more in this edition of Noteworthy at ŷϷ. 

A aerial photo of NEIU's Main Campus overlooking the Student Union, University Commons and Bernard J. Brommel Hall.

ŷϷ receives second credit upgrade from Moody’s

ŷϷ Illinois University has received a one-notch upgrade to its credit rating from Moody’s Investors Service.

A photo of the Solitary Oak tree on ŷϷ's Main Campus on a sunny day

ŷϷ earns 2021 Tree Campus USA recognition

For the seventh consecutive year, ŷϷ Illinois University has received a Tree Campus USA recognition from the Arbor Day Foundation.