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Giving it his all, NIU student competes on NBC’s ‘The Titan Games’

February 11, 2019

DeKalb, Ill. — To those working out beside him at the Student Recreation Center, Covenant “Covie” Falana is just another NIU student. To Dwayne “The Rock” Johnson, he’s a Titan…

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…

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…

$1.6 million grant helps NIU center expand preschool

December 17, 2018

The Child Development and Family Center (CDFC) at NIU has received a $1.6 million award from the Illinois State Board of Education to provide full-day preschool services to more DeKalb…

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…

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Giving it his all, NIU student competes on NBC’s ‘The Titan Games’

NIU’s growing Antarctic footprint

Scientists on quest to assess risk of future ice sheet collapse

Who knew? Philosophy catches fire on YouTube

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

$1.6 million grant helps NIU center expand preschool

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

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