
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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.