Founded in 1867, Northeastern Illinois University continues to meet the demand for quality, affordable education, serving 12,000 students at the 67-acre main campus on Chicago's north side and three additional campuses in the metropolitan area. NEIU is the most diverse university in the Midwest (according to U.S. News and World Report) and a federally-designated Hispanic Serving Institution. Hispanic Heritage Celebration The 2009 Hispanic Heritage Celebration, "Noche de la Familia," will be held on Friday, September 25 from 6:00 to 10:00 p.m. in the University's Alumni Hall. Find out more about this and other Hispanic Heritage Month events on our Hispanic Heritage Celebration page. Home Runs for Heroes At noon on Sunday, September 27, NEIU will host Home Runs for Heroes, a 16-inch softball game at the Thillens Stadium, in loving memory of Tom Dalof. Proceeds from the event will go to scholarship support through the Tom Dalof Heroes Fund, as well as to permanently name a room after Tom in the new College of Business and Management building at NEIU. Visit our Home Runs for Heroes page to register to play, be a sponsor, or buy tickets.
