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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,…

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…

Huskie Pledge: A 3.0 high school GPA could be your ticket

For eligible freshmen, new aid program would help fully cover 2020-21 tuition, fees

October 23, 2019

DeKalb, Ill. – Illinois high school students who graduate this coming spring with a 3.0 cumulative GPA or above might now be able to reap the benefits of a generous…

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…

NIU receives grant to train law enforcement officers about PTSD, suicide risks

June 3, 2019

DeKalb, Ill. — Northern Illinois University has received a state grant of nearly $36,000 to train Illinois law enforcement officers about the risks of post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) and suicide…

City Colleges of Chicago announce Star Scholarship transfer partnership with NIU

Star Scholars at NIU eligible for $3,000 per year for two years

May 1, 2019

DeKALB, Ill. — Chicago, IL – Mayor Emanuel and City Colleges of Chicago today announced that Northern Illinois University (NIU) is the newest Star Scholarship transfer partner, becoming the 26th …

NIU Supermileage team wins international competition

Champs earn best placement in team’s 10-year history

April 12, 2019

DeKalb, Ill. — The NIU Supermileage team has earned the “super” in its name. And then some. The team took top honors at a recent international competition in California when…

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…

NIU researchers: ‘STEMinism’ hindering female scientists

March 27, 2019

DeKalb, Ill. — When it comes to narrowing the gender gap in STEM fields, marketing to young girls with Barbie dolls, cute toys and lots of pink isn’t cutting it,…

NIU accepts $930,000 NIH grant for FoodMASTER program

March 13, 2019

DeKALB, Ill. — Science education has never tasted so good. NIU received a $930,000 National Institutes of Health Science Education Partnership Award for a FoodMASTER initiative. FoodMASTER uses food as…

Category: University News

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

NIU holds tuition flat for sixth straight year, lowers student fees

University’s commitment to affordability also keeps room and board flat

Huskie Pledge: A 3.0 high school GPA could be your ticket

For eligible freshmen, new aid program would help fully cover 2020-21 tuition, fees

NIU unveils first Ph.D. programs in engineering

New partnership will allow students to complete doctoral dissertations on the job

NIU receives grant to train law enforcement officers about PTSD, suicide risks

City Colleges of Chicago announce Star Scholarship transfer partnership with NIU

Star Scholars at NIU eligible for $3,000 per year for two years

NIU Supermileage team wins international competition

Champs earn best placement in team’s 10-year history

NIU welcomes new era

Historic Investiture of President Freeman brings together Huskie community

NIU researchers: ‘STEMinism’ hindering female scientists

NIU accepts $930,000 NIH grant for FoodMASTER program

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