‘Help whenever you can’ DeKalb, IL – In many ways, Merveille Muyizere has always been on a mission. To make her family proud, to help others,...

DeKalb, IL – A group of 15 NIU students had a tall order ahead of them this academic year—with nearly $60 million at stake—and many of...

DeKalb, IL – A unique research project pairs NIU’s atmospheric and communication scientists with regional farmers. Together, they’ll tackle what can be a formidable foe—severe weather patterns....

DeKalb, IL – Joyce DeFauw has always liked happy endings. This December, she’s getting hers. Having just turned 90 years old, she’ll graduate from NIU with...

DeKalb, IL – It can be challenging for teenagers to advocate for themselves, and even more challenging for those with a disability diagnosis. Members of NIU’s...

Vilaya “Ling” Sirivong set her sights on NIU at the age of 16. She knew then she wanted to be the first in her family...