The Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) selected Indiana University and Altarum as prime awardees of the Network of Quality Improvement and Innovation Contractor (NQIIC). NIU’s Illinois Health Information Technology Regional Extension Center (ILHITREC) is a partner in these two multi-state
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On Wednesday, Oct. 2, 2019, the Northern Illinois Regional P-20 Network gathered at the NIU Holmes Student Center for a lively discussion of College and Career Pathways, work-based learning experiences and other initiatives designed to enhance student learning from pre-kindergarten through college
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Dawgma to be sold in 12 locations, including Huskie Stadium. Huskie alumni traditionally have great taste and the general public can now experience the great taste of Dawgma. Pollyanna Brewing Company and the NIU Alumni Association announced on Monday, Oct. 28, that
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Huskies’ Senior Woman Administrator and Chief of Staff Wins ATHENA Award Northern Illinois University Athletics Chief of Staff Debra Boughton was honored with the 2019 ATHENA Award by the DeKalb Chamber of Commerce in recognition of her dedication to serving the community
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Wei-Chen Hung Despite the constant pleas to “put down those phones,” technology has become almost inescapable. “Technology is a part of our lives, and we’re using our technology on a daily basis,” says Wei-Chen Hung, chair of the Department of Educational Technology, Research and
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The NIU School of Music presents the eighth NIU New Music Festival, November 5-8, featuring five concerts over four nights. The event brings together NIU students and faculty performers along with renowned performers like: Libby Larsen, one of America’s most prolific and
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The ground floor of the Holmes Student Center has officially reopened for business and is drawing raves in its early reviews. “To call this space remodeled is really a disservice,” said NIU President Dr. Lisa Freeman. “It has been completely reimagined, revamped
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Faculty and staff of the College of Engineering and Engineering Technology (CEET) at Northern Illinois University are mourning the loss of the first dean of CEET, Romualdas Kasuba, Ph.D., P.E., Dr. (Honorary), dean emeritus, who passed away on Thursday, Oct. 10. Dean
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The NIU Autism Caregiver Group will be kicking off the school year with a cookout designed to help families meet and connect with other families of children with autism. The picnic is 3 to 5 p.m., Sunday, Oct. 20, at the Welsh
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Members of the Northern Illinois University women’s basketball and women’s cross country teams spent part of their Tuesday reading to second graders at Tyler Elementary School as part of the Diversity and Inclusion Week. The week-long event is a part of the
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Celebrating 10 years of educating and entertaining all ages with hands-on STEM activities. It was a leap of faith when NIU STEM Outreach, part of the Division of Outreach, Engagement and Regional Development, decided to move STEM Fest to the Convocation Center
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Fourth-grade teacher Jessica Fettes is planning to have her students make trail mix in the classroom. John Phaff took his algebra students out to the school parking lot and asked them to calculate, “If a windstorm came through and a light post
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