Category: University News

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 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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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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