NIU alumnus honored as one of Forbes’ 30 Under 30
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
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…
NIU’s 2020 Lincoln Laureate: ‘Funny, kind, brilliant’
Cary native shines in both chemistry lab and dance studio
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…
New Partnership to Cover Cost of Tuition and Fees for Qualifying Rockford students
Rockford Promise willl benefit Students and City
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…
NIU earns grant to acquire high-tech microscope
NSF funding will boost scientific research and academic programs
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…
Innovative Engineering Projects to be Showcased Virtually
Friday, May 8 from 1-4 p.m.
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.,…
NIU faculty ramp up COVID-19 research
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…
NIU removes use of standardized test scores for 2021 applicants
New ‘test-blind’ policy is first of its kind for an Illinois institution
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…
NIU President Freeman inspires 68-year-old’s degree
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,…
NIU holds tuition flat for sixth straight year, lowers student fees
University’s commitment to affordability also keeps room and board flat
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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