The Northeastern Illinois University Board of Trustees has announced the selection of Dr. Katrina E. Bell-Jordan as the University's eighth president effective 8/1/2024. Dr. Bell-Jordan has been serving as Interim President of NEIU since July 2023. Her journey at NEIU began in 1997 when she joined as an Assistant Professor in the Department of Communication, Media and Theatre (CMT). She has since held various leadership roles, including serving as CMT Department Chair, Associate Dean in NEIU's College of Arts and Sciences, and Interim Dean. Dr. Bell-Jordan holds a Ph.D. in Rhetorical Studies and Media Studies and M.A. in Rhetorical Studies at the Ohio University School of Interpersonal Communication and a B.S.J. in News Editorial Journalism from the Ohio University E.W. Scripps School of Journalism. Read more.