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NIU student’s elaborate lights display draws thousands
- December 9, 2019
DeKalb, Ill. — Northern Illinois University freshman Matt Baker says he simply likes to bring “a bit of magic” to the holidays. His bit of magic involves 85,000 lights, all…
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NIU’s 2019 Lincoln Laureate aims to fight inequality

‘How far a kid from Rockford can go’
- November 20, 2019
DeKalb, Ill. — In first grade, Ian Pearson decorated his room with a poster featuring the country’s presidents. He knew then the path he’d eventually pursue. “I was just interested…
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Council wars? One type of conflict benefits communities, study says
- November 6, 2019
NIU political scientist Scot Schraufnagel says politics today, from the national stage to grassroots government, is in a state of hyper-conflict. Intense debate over policy issues is common. And few…
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‘I have all the time in the world, and the ability’

At nearly 87, former NIU student returns to finish degree
- October 24, 2019
DeKalb, Ill. — About seven decades after first enrolling at Northern Illinois University, nearly 87-year-old Joyce Defauw is a student again. Her days still begin with devotions, a bit of…
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Huskie Pledge: A 3.0 high school GPA could be your ticket

For eligible freshmen, new aid program would help fully cover 2020-21 tuition, fees

October 23, 2019

DeKalb, Ill. – Illinois high school students who graduate this coming spring with a 3.0 cumulative GPA or above might now be able to reap the benefits of a generous…

All in for albatross

NIU graduate fellow advocates for endangered seabirds on Midway Atoll

October 7, 2019

A place of beauty, birds and history calls to Wieteke Holthuijzen. A biological sciences graduate fellow at NIU, Holthuijzen may spend her time these days in a lab, but she’s…

Does political correctness at work kill creativity?

NIU researchers study two types of policies and find mixed results

September 30, 2019

DeKalb, Ill. — Some argue political correctness in the workplace is a good thing. Others say it has a chilling effect on communication. NIU researchers studied the issue, and here’s…

NIU unveils first Ph.D. programs in engineering

New partnership will allow students to complete doctoral dissertations on the job

September 25, 2019

DeKALB. Ill. — The College of Engineering and Engineering Technology (CEET) at Northern Illinois University will begin offering its first doctoral programs with three Ph.D. degrees in electrical, mechanical, and…

Scientists forecasted late May tornado outbreak nearly four weeks before it ripped through U.S.

NIU’s Victor Gensini predicts new era of extended-range forecasting

August 27, 2019

DeKalb, Ill. — A team of scientists reports that they accurately predicted the nation’s extensive tornado outbreak of late May 2019 nearly four weeks before it began. The team’s study,…

Study: Severely disturbed habitats impacting health of Madagascar’s treasured lemurs

July 9, 2019

DeKalb, Ill. — A new study led by Mitch Irwin and Karen Samonds of Northern Illinois University finds that degraded rainforest habitats are having an unhealthy impact on at least…

Research on baby cries eases parents’ concerns with the use of AI algorithm

July 1, 2019

DeKALB, Ill. — New parents will likely agree that one of the most concerning and frustrating things about parenting an infant is trying to figure out why their baby is…

NIU receives grant to train law enforcement officers about PTSD, suicide risks

June 3, 2019

DeKalb, Ill. — Northern Illinois University has received a state grant of nearly $36,000 to train Illinois law enforcement officers about the risks of post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) and suicide…

Outstanding Huskies depart NIU headed for success

Student stories highlight excellence of 2019 graduating class

May 17, 2019

Every commencement ceremony at NIU is filled with students who have amazing stories to tell. Stories of academic excellence, of service to the campus and community and of obstacles overcome…

City Colleges of Chicago announce Star Scholarship transfer partnership with NIU

Star Scholars at NIU eligible for $3,000 per year for two years

May 1, 2019

DeKALB, Ill. — Chicago, IL – Mayor Emanuel and City Colleges of Chicago today announced that Northern Illinois University (NIU) is the newest Star Scholarship transfer partner, becoming the 26th …

NIU student’s elaborate lights display draws thousands

NIU’s 2019 Lincoln Laureate aims to fight inequality

‘How far a kid from Rockford can go’

Council wars? One type of conflict benefits communities, study says

‘I have all the time in the world, and the ability’

At nearly 87, former NIU student returns to finish degree

Most Recent

Huskie Pledge: A 3.0 high school GPA could be your ticket

For eligible freshmen, new aid program would help fully cover 2020-21 tuition, fees

All in for albatross

NIU graduate fellow advocates for endangered seabirds on Midway Atoll

Does political correctness at work kill creativity?

NIU researchers study two types of policies and find mixed results

NIU unveils first Ph.D. programs in engineering

New partnership will allow students to complete doctoral dissertations on the job

Scientists forecasted late May tornado outbreak nearly four weeks before it ripped through U.S.

NIU’s Victor Gensini predicts new era of extended-range forecasting

Study: Severely disturbed habitats impacting health of Madagascar’s treasured lemurs

Research on baby cries eases parents’ concerns with the use of AI algorithm

NIU receives grant to train law enforcement officers about PTSD, suicide risks

Outstanding Huskies depart NIU headed for success

Student stories highlight excellence of 2019 graduating class

City Colleges of Chicago announce Star Scholarship transfer partnership with NIU

Star Scholars at NIU eligible for $3,000 per year for two years

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