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NIU Board of Trustees Vote to Hold the Line on Tuition for 2019-20

December 7, 2018

DeKALB, Ill. — The Northern Illinois University Board of Trustees voted Thursday to lower fees and hold the line on tuition for the 2019-20 academic year. “We realize that earning…

NIU’s 2018 Lincoln Laureate: All about ‘the greater good’

Cambodian student driven to help others, inspired by his parents’ dream

November 8, 2018

DeKalb, Ill. — I Younan An didn’t have much when he came to NIU from Cambodia, aside from hope. He’ll graduate this December as the 2018 Student Lincoln Laureate, an…

NIU political scientist: Reason we vote on a Tuesday antiquated

A look back at the history behind Election Day

October 25, 2018

DeKalb, Ill. — Why do we vote on a Tuesday in November? You might be surprised by the answer—unless you were born in the 19th century. The voting day was…

$5 million in new scholarships!

New programs represent a 30 percent boost in scholarships for 2019

October 12, 2018

DeKalb, Ill. — Two new scholarship programs at Northern Illinois University will make college even more affordable in fall 2019, with the potential to help cover the full cost of…

Soar into Homecoming with a 50th anniversary celebration of NIU ROTC

October 2, 2018

DeKalb, Ill. — Before the Huskies conquer the football field at Homecoming, the Golden Knights will conquer the sky. In celebration of the 50th anniversary of the Huskie ROTC Battalion,…

New study scrutinizes time and effort it takes to vote in each state

Changes in restrictions, state discrepancies impact voter turnout

September 25, 2018

DeKalb, Ill. — Wide variations among the 50 states when it comes to the ease of casting a ballot are impacting the quality of democracy in the United States, a…

NIU Board of Trustees appoints Dr. Lisa C. Freeman as 13th president of university

September 20, 2018

The NIU Board of Trustees today appointed Dr. Lisa C. Freeman president of Northern Illinois University. Freeman, who has served as acting president since July 2017, begins the appointment immediately…

NIU earns $1 million grant to support low-income STEM students

September 6, 2018

DeKalb, Ill. — A $1 million National Science Foundation grant awarded to Northern Illinois University will provide scholarships and mentoring for high-achieving, low-income students pursuing STEM degrees. Spearheaded by Ralph…

New law helps children under 18 gain access to hearing aids

August 31, 2018

Under a new state law, Illinois insurers are required to cover replacement costs of hearing aids every three years for children with hearing loss 18 and younger. This legislation is…

‘Here comes NIU’: Supermileage Team a force to be reckoned with

Student-designed vehicle among nation’s best, sets new team record

August 20, 2018

DeKalb, Ill. — How much work do members of the NIU Supermileage team put in? “An excessive amount,” joked team president Josh Helsper, of St. Charles. “It’s a part-time job…

Category: University News

NIU Board of Trustees Vote to Hold the Line on Tuition for 2019-20

NIU’s 2018 Lincoln Laureate: All about ‘the greater good’

Cambodian student driven to help others, inspired by his parents’ dream

NIU political scientist: Reason we vote on a Tuesday antiquated

A look back at the history behind Election Day

$5 million in new scholarships!

New programs represent a 30 percent boost in scholarships for 2019

Soar into Homecoming with a 50th anniversary celebration of NIU ROTC

New study scrutinizes time and effort it takes to vote in each state

Changes in restrictions, state discrepancies impact voter turnout

NIU Board of Trustees appoints Dr. Lisa C. Freeman as 13th president of university

NIU earns $1 million grant to support low-income STEM students

New law helps children under 18 gain access to hearing aids

‘Here comes NIU’: Supermileage Team a force to be reckoned with

Student-designed vehicle among nation’s best, sets new team record

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