Message From the President
Dear friends,
Table of Contents The First Word..........................................3 Reunion Brings Together 1940 and 2015...........................................4 New NCE Dean is Ready to Build...........5 NLU Shines in Florida..............................6 Cheers, Chicagoland Alumni!.................7 A New Pathway to Student Success.......8 News and Notes ....................................10
Founded on the belief that every student should have the opportunity to seek and complete his/her education, NLU continues to believe that education is the strongest path to equity and social mobility. Bringing new opportunities to
students has driven our focus on innovative programming. An important and transformative new initiative that fulfills this principle is the Harrison Professional Pathways Program (Pathways Program), which welcomed nearly 100 first-time freshmen this fall. NLU’s Pathways Program is a response to the changing landscape of higher education. As a University, we have taken on the challenge of addressing barriers to access and student success. We are increasingly recognized as thought leaders in innovative approaches to teaching and learning. Our faculty are doing research on coaching and academic models that drive excellence and integrate technology. Our institution is hosting and participating in numerous conferences focused on improving academic outcomes and student success. The Gates Foundation described NLU as a “positive deviant” and an exemplar of the “new urban university.” What is a new urban university? It is defined as a vibrant, innovative community serving institution that is focused on creating social and economic opportunity through the transformation of lives and communities; an institution that is defined by effective and innovative learning experiences, and competitively prepared alumni; and an institution that is committed to access, innovation, and excellence. NLU is innovative and bold enough to make “real change” happen. Our faculty, staff, students, alumni and friends profoundly care about the University and are committed to its success. I believe this truly captures who we are as an institution, don’t you agree?
Institutional Advancement Staff Carole Wood, Vice President of Institutional Advancement
Genti Basha, Research and Prospect Analyst Karen Galea, Director of External Funding and Grant Development Danielle LaPointe, Director of Advancement Services Sandy Rai, Institutional Advancement Coordinator Brian Russell, Director of Corporate and Foundation Relations Brittany Yantos, Associate Director of Annual Giving
Managing Editor: Nicholas A. Love
Staff Photographer: James Richards IV
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Best regards,
@NLU_Alumni
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Nivine Megahed, Ph.D., President
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