PRESIDENT’S PERSPECTIVE
Greetings, National Louis University Alumni!
I’m delighted to welcome you to the 2024 issue of The View, in which we recognize our alumni’s achievements, highlight the institution’s continued growth, and celebrate the enduring spirit that unites us as a diverse and accomplished community. For 137 years, NLU has been a beacon of educational excellence and innovation, shaping minds, fostering leadership, and empowering our students and alumni to make
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PRESIDENT’S PERSPECTIVE NIVINE MEGAHED, PH.D.
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meaningful contributions to society. In this issue, you will find stories that illuminate the transformative power of education and the resilience of our graduates. From the halls of academia to the frontlines of professions that are in high demand, NLU alumni continue to make a profound impact on a global scale. Also in this issue, we explore the ways that NLU is meeting the needs of our learners and helping them prepare for the world of work by expanding our portfolio of programs, including a new nursing program, and healthcare and information technology tracks through Accelerate U, our short- term credential program. We also share updates from our colleges, including several leadership changes, and continued growth in the Undergraduate College. Importantly, in an era of declining enrollment and rising doubt about the return on investment for higher education, NLU continues to demonstrate the significant value of our institution’s high-quality, affordable education. In the 2022-23 academic year, NLU grew to serve more than 10,300 students. Our entrepreneurial and innovative spirit is helping NLU remain relevant, with increasing recognition and awards for the ways in which we prepare students for the challenges of today and the opportunities of tomorrow. In the spirit of collaboration and partnership, I invite you to remain connected with NLU. Attend our events, mentor the next generation of learners, and contribute your expertise to our ever-expanding networks. Together, we will continue to build bridges within and between our communities, ensuring that NLU’s impact resonates and reverberates far beyond our campus walls.
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AROUND NLU TOP 30 COLLEGES NLU DAY RECAP ALUMNI RELATIONS UPDATE
Higher education is not a privilege: it’s an opportunity that should be accessible to people of all backgrounds, ages and socioeconomic statuses
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FEATURES NURSING COMES TO NLU
ACCELERATE U: INNOVATIVE, JOB-FIRST HIGHER EDUCATION
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GROWING TOGETHER: THE THRIVING UNDERGRADUATE COLLEGE AT NLU
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COLLEGE UPDATES SCENES FROM UGC SCENES FROM GSBL SCENES FROM KENDALL SCENES FROM NCE ALUMNI SPOTLIGHT ALUMNA-FOUNDED NONPROFIT ACCELERATES LITERACY LEARNING
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SNAPSHOTS FROM THE PAST
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NEWS & NOTES
Sincerely,
Nivine Megahed, Ph.D. President
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