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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…

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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…

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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…

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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 welcomes new era

Historic Investiture of President Freeman brings together Huskie community

  • April 5, 2019
DeKalb, Ill. — Tradition and a forward-looking enthusiasm intertwined Friday as a community of proud Huskies celebrated the investiture of NIU President Lisa Freeman. Hundreds of students, faculty, staff, alumni…

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