Murrell J. Higgins Duster Scholarship--Apply by Friday April 11

Murrell J. Higgins Duster Scholarship  Apply by Friday April 11 Students can apply for the Murrell J. Higgins Duster Scholarship now through Friday, April 11. This scholarship assists students with the costs associated with attending Northeastern, including tuition, books and fees. Scholarships are available to students for the Fall 2025 semester. Murrell J. Higgins Duster served in several key faculty, administrative and leadership roles in her more than 35 years at Northeastern Illinois University. She was the Founding Associate Vice President of the Angelina Pedroso Center for Diversity and Intercultural Affairs and Dean Academic Development. Upon her retirement in 2012, Dean Duster continued her legacy at NEIU by endowing a scholarship fund. Scholarship Criteria All applicants must be currently enrolled Northeastern Illinois University students. Scholarships are open to both undergraduate and graduate students. Students currently enrolled in their last semester cannot apply. How to Apply The deadline for the Murrell J. Higgins Duster Scholarship is 11: 59 p.m. on Friday, April 11, 2025. Scholarships will be awarded to students who will be enrolled for the Fall 2025 semester.  A complete application will include: The completed application form with all information requested.  An essay related to your involvement with the Pedroso Center and how it has enhanced your understanding of diversity, social justice and/or intersectionality, and what these concepts mean to you with regard to your identity. Please submit all completed applications to cdia@neiu.edu. For more information or questions, please contact DeWitt Scott, Ed.D., at (773) 442-5372 or by email dt-scott@neiu.edu. Please consider utilizing University resources such as the Learning Success Center to review your essay before you submit your application. Once the application submission period closes on Friday, April 11, scholarship recipients will be selected and then notified. Scholarships will be applied to recipients’ tuition accounts at the start of the Fall 2025 semester. Each recipient is required to submit a donor thank you letter upon notification of the scholarship award.

TRIO SSS Participant Cristal Arteaga Was Awarded The Donald P. Timm Scholarship

Congratulations, Cristal. 
Your dedication and hard work are paying off.

 

Donald P. Timm Scholarship Open To All GCOE Students With Financial Need

 Dear GCOE Student,

The Donald P. Timm Scholarship is now open to all GCOE students with financial need. Supported by a grant from the Greater Milwaukee Foundation Donald P. Timm Scholarship Fund, this award may cover tuition, books, fees, or other expenses for either the Spring '25 or Summer '25 term.

• Undergraduate students must have a cumulative GPA of 2.75 or higher, and be enrolled at least half-time (min 6 cr hrs in Spring, min 3 cr hrs in Summer)
• Graduate students must have a cumulative GPA of 3.0 or higher, and be enrolled at least half-time (min 5 cr hrs in Spring, min 3 cr hrs in Summer)

Please note that the recipients of the scholarship will be asked to sign the acceptance document, and to write a thank-you note. Additionally, the recipients should make every effort to attend the Scholar-Donor Soiree in late April 2025, or attend other stewardship activities as coordinated by the College or the NEIU Foundation.

Please access the application here:   DONALD P. TIMM SCHOLARSHIP APPLICATION AY24-25

Application deadline is Sunday, January 26, 2025.

With warm regards,

Marlena Kruk, GCOE Scholarships Administrator

Daniel L. Goodwin College of Education

Northeastern Illinois University

5500 North St. Louis Avenue, Chicago, IL 60625

Phone: (773) 442-5539

www.neiu.edu

Reimagining Education With MLK Jr Day Speakers Ebony DeBerry & Jitu Brown

Join the Pedroso Center on Tuesday January 21 for NEIU’s annual Martin Luther King Jr Day Signature Event.

This year we have invited two speakers to join us in discussion about Re-Imagining Education.

Our speakers Ebony DeBerry & Jitu Brown will discuss their work towards educational justice and reimagining schooling in Chicago. Our discussion will also touch upon how they as newly elected Chicago Public School Board members feel about the current political climate and how it will impact the future of education.

Date: Tuesday, January 21
Time: 3-5 PM
Location: Pedroso Center B-159

More details on Instagram:

https://www.instagram.com/p/DEp44DYxt5W/?igsh=MTcya20yNjdnc21qeA==

Laurie Fuller, Professor

Pronouns: she/they

"The practice of love is the most potent antidote to the politics of domination" bell hooks

FREE Financial Literacy Webinar Wed Jan 22 At 12:00 P.M.

 

TRIO SSS Participant Pacifique Uwiringiyimana Awarded NEIU Title V IMPACTOS Grant

"I'm thrilled to share I've received the NEIU Title-V IMPACTOS Grant, a competitive award supporting student internships, for the fall semester (September-December). This recognition not only provides financial support but also offers valuable opportunities for professional growth and development."

--Pacifique Uwiringiyimana

Way to go, Pacifique!

TRIO SSS Student Kokouvi Gbenou Makes College of Business and Technology Dean's List For Summer 2024

TRIO SSS received the following message from Kokouvi:

Dear TRIO Student Support Services Team,

I hope this message finds you all well.

I am excited to share some fantastic news with you! I have been named to the College of Business and Technology (CBT) Dean's List for the Summer 2024 semester. This accomplishment is a significant milestone in my academic journey, and I am deeply grateful for the unwavering support and guidance provided by each one of you.

The resources and encouragement from TRIO Student Support Services have been instrumental in helping me achieve this honor. Thank you for believing in me and for your continuous support.

Best regards,

Kokouvi

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Thank you, Kokouvi, for participating in TRIO SSS. Your kind words are greatly appreciated.