Category: University News

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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NIU students push 3D printing boundaries to the max

Latest collaboration pairs college with RadMax Technologies, Inc. (RadMax)

  • February 25, 2019
DeKalb, Ill. — Surrounded by 3D printers in a space designed to challenge and inspire, Todd Durham feels at home. The mechanical engineering major from Genoa spends much of his…

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Reed Scherer

NIU’s growing Antarctic footprint

Scientists on quest to assess risk of future ice sheet collapse

  • January 11, 2019
DeKalb, Ill. — On Jan. 18, Reed Scherer once again will venture into the depths of Antarctica, boarding the same ship he traveled elsewhere on decades ago as an eager…

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Who knew? Philosophy catches fire on YouTube

NIU professor helps run digital project that just snagged 250K NEH award

  • December 18, 2018
 DeKALB, Ill. — Who knew animated-video lessons in philosophy—with titles such as “Epistemology: The Paradox of the Ravens” and “The Good Life: Nietzsche”—would be an internet sensation? Northern Illinois…

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