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NIU alumnus honored as one of Forbes’ 30 Under 30

  • January 7, 2021
DeKalb, Ill. — Recently named to Forbes Magazine’s annual 30 Under 30 list, NIU alumnus Wilbur You attributes his success to many things. Good timing. Hard work. Never taking no…

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NIU educator-licensure programs rated highly
in inaugural Illinois Educator Preparation Profiles

  • December 7, 2020
DeKalb, Ill. — A first-time report released Dec. 7 by the Illinois State Board of Education gives high marks to Northern Illinois University’s educator-licensure programs. The Illinois Educator Preparation Profiles…

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NIU’s 2020 Lincoln Laureate: ‘Funny, kind, brilliant’

Cary native shines in both chemistry lab and dance studio

  • November 23, 2020
DeKalb, Ill. — Jill Belluomini can gracefully conquer both a molecular dynamics simulation and a pirouette. Her major and minor at NIU—chemistry and dance—represent her two passions. As different as…

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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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Linda Yasui, Professor of Biological Sciences

NIU earns grant to acquire high-tech microscope

NSF funding will boost scientific research and academic programs

  • October 23, 2020
DeKalb, Ill. — The National Science Foundation has awarded more than $250,000 in grant money to NIU for the acquisition of a cutting-edge high- microscope that will bolster university research and academic…

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An engineering student working on a laptop

Innovative Engineering Projects to be Showcased Virtually

Friday, May 8 from 1-4 p.m.

  • April 28, 2020
DeKALB, Ill. – The public is invited to the first-ever virtual engineering fair hosted by Northern Illinois University’s College of Engineering and Engineering Technology (CEET). On Friday, May 8 from 1-4 p.m.,…

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NIU faculty ramp up COVID-19 research

  • April 14, 2020
DeKalb, Ill. — Amid the busy transition to remote teaching, NIU faculty members also have pivoted aspects of their research programs to turn attention to the COVID-19 pandemic. Across the university, in…

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NIU removes use of standardized test scores for 2021 applicants

New ‘test-blind’ policy is first of its kind for an Illinois institution

  • January 29, 2020
DeKalb, Ill. – Northern Illinois University today announced it will eliminate the use of standardized test scores for general admission and merit scholarship decisions. This new “test-blind” policy will begin…

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NIU President Freeman inspires 68-year-old’s degree

  • December 16, 2019
DeKalb, Ill. — Because of NIU President Lisa Freeman’s inspiration, 68-year-old Jay Cook can soon call himself a college graduate. Cook earned his bachelor’s degree in general studies this December,…

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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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