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2021 Forward, Together Forward scholars demonstrate that Huskie spirit can be found near and far

2021 recipients come from Illinois, India and Laos

  • February 14, 2021
The 2021 recipients of the Forward, Together Forward Scholarship demonstrate that whether you come from the western suburbs or western Bengal, India, you can exemplify what it means to be…

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$1.25 Million collaborative grant will help NIU lead the battle against bullying

Expanded program to focus on students with special needs

  • December 8, 2020
A $1.25 million grant from the U.S. Department of Education will allow NIU to extend and expand its role as a leader in preparing teachers and administrators to battle bullying…

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New Partnership to Cover Cost of Tuition and Fees for Qualifying Rockford students

Rockford Promise willl benefit Students and City

  • November 11, 2020
A new partnership between Northern Illinois University and community leaders in Rockford will create opportunities for hundreds of students from that city to earn NIU degrees without having to pay…

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NIU enrollment climbs thanks to large freshmen class and strong retention

University Outperforms Expectations of National Modeling

  • September 8, 2020
DeKALB, Ill. — After months of dire predictions nationwide for fall college attendance, Northern Illinois University announced today that total enrollment is up for fall 2020. According to the official…

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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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Forward, Together Forward scholars continue legacy of academic excellence and service

Award honors scholastic excellence, community involvement and character

  • February 14, 2020
DeKalb, Ill. —  The 2020 Forward, Together Forward Scholarship winners continue a 12-year history of celebrating and supporting students who not only succeed in the classroom, but also serve as…

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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 graduates typify the Huskie Spirit

  • December 20, 2019
Every student who graduates from Northern Illinois University takes a unique journey. Those journeys are filled with stories of success, tales of adversity overcome and experiences of personal growth. No…

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NIU holds tuition flat for sixth straight year, lowers student fees

University’s commitment to affordability also keeps room and board flat

  • December 12, 2019
The Northern Illinois University Board of Trustees voted Dec. 5 to accept President Lisa C. Freeman’s recommendation to freeze both undergraduate tuition and room and board for students enrolling in…

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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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