Author: Joe King

Literature can be a gateway to discussions about race

NIU professor offers a reading list devoted to race for children from infancy through high school

  • June 9, 2020
Educating about race and equality should start at a very young age, and literature can be an important part of that process, says Melanie Koss, an associate professor in the…

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Funding for new NIU research center released

NICCS to focus on sustainability of food systems, water resources and ecosystems

  • February 13, 2020
  DeKalb, Ill. —  The Northern Illinois Center for Community Sustainability (NICCS) took a major step forward Wednesday when Gov. J.B. Pritzker released $500 million in capital funding appropriated for the…

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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…

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NIU Joins with Northwestern Medicine for Health Care

Walk-in Clinic, New Services and More Flexible Hours among Enhancements

  • November 16, 2018
Northern Illinois University has entered into an agreement to have Northwestern Medicine assume management of the university’s Health Services. The NIU Board of Trustees voted to support the agreement in…

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NIU joins U of I System-led Illinois Innovation Network

Leading-edge campus research center to focus on food, water, environment

  • October 10, 2018
A world-class research center targeting food systems, water resources and environmental change is planned at Northern Illinois University as part of a new statewide innovation network led by the University…

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