Those looking to enjoy the benefits of a book club can do so with a click thanks to a new program launched this month by NIU College of Business Alumni Relations. Nearly 200 former Huskies have already joined the College of Business
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Two NIU alumni help WNIJ kick off a new ‘Drinkin’ with Lincoln’ podcast
Abraham Lincoln walks into a bar … but what does he order? According to NIU alumnus and local historian Clint Cargile, “Lincoln didn’t drink alcohol outside of the occasional toast or official function. So if Lincoln walked into a bar, he’d probably
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School of Theatre and Dance presents The Revolutionists
The School of Theatre and Dance at NIU presents, The Revolutionists, with performances nightly through Saturday, February 9 at 7:30 p.m. and with matinees at 2:00 p.m. on Saturday, February 9 and Sunday, February 10 in the O’Connell Theatre. Tickets are available online or at the
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President Freeman to hold office hours
Members of the Northern Illinois University community are partners with NIU leadership in creating a positive NIU experience. With that in mind, President Freeman invites NIU faculty, staff, students, alumni and community members, to meet with her during newly scheduled office hours.
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NIU Police adopt NAACP principles
The NIU Police Department joined with the Illinois National Association for the Advancement of Colored People (NAACP) and chiefs from the Illinois Association of Chiefs of Police (IACP) in a historic pledge to bridge the gap between law enforcement and community members.
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Project offering free hearing tests and compensation for research testing
Charles Pudrith, NIU assistant audiology professor, wants to find out if genetic variants explain susceptibility to acquired hearing loss and he needs your help – especially if you’re a musician. Pudrith is overseeing the new NIU Hearing Conservation Center, which has two
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US News raises NIU College of Ed score in annual online grad program rankings
The NIU College of Education remains in the country’s Top 10 among U.S. News & World Report’s annual rankings of online graduate programs. NIU ties for ninth with Pennsylvania State University-World Campus, the University of Nebraska-Lincoln and the University of Virginia (Curry).
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2019 Huskie Hack helps high schoolers and Huskie mentors harness the power of technology to change the world
The Huskie Hack – NIU’s annual 24-hour hackathon – is being revamped this year. The revitalized hack now offers more opportunities for NIU student mentors to gain project management experience as they work with teams of high school students who are harnessing
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Jerry L. Johns Literacy Clinic to open Little Free Library at Glidden Homestead
NIU’s Jerry L. Johns Literacy Clinic will open its 10th Little Free Library next semester in front of the historic Joseph F. Glidden Homestead and Historical Center. Kristine Wilke, the clinic’s new director, is excited to secure the 921 W. Lincoln Hwy. location just steps from
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Counseling and Consultation Services offers free services to students
While the demand for mental health services on campus is growing, the folks at NIU’s Counseling and Consultation Services (CCS) want students to know they are always available to help more people. Students should not hesitate to contact CCS should they need
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NIU alumna wins grant to help workers in the region stay safe on the job
NIU alumna Pettee Guerrero is passionate about helping workers stay safe and healthy on the job. “We rely on workers to provide so much to our communities, to make possible the industries that fuel our economy in northern Illinois,” she says. “The
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DeKalb City Council honors NIU football champions
DeKalb city officials have added their congratulations to the stream of kudos coming in for NIU’s MAC Champion football team. President Lisa Freeman, Athletic Director Sean Frazier and Coach Rod Carey joined senior offensive tackle Max Scharping and junior defensive end Sutton
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