A new center that will work to secure a sustainable future for the state of Illinois and a new home devoted to preparing students for careers in health care will soon rise on the NIU campus. Gov. J.B. Pritzker announced Feb. 12
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Undocumented Ally Training scheduled for Thursday, March 19.
DREAM Action NIU and the Office for Undocumented Student Support will host the annual Undocumented Ally Training on Thursday, March. 19, from 8:45 a.m. to 12 p.m. in the Capitol Room of the Holmes Student Center. This training for NIU faculty, staff and
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NIU Art History lecture series presents a talk on “Decolonizing Design History”
Megha Rajguru, senior lecturer, History of Art and Design, University of Brighton, United Kingdom, and Daniel Huppatz, associate professor, Architectural and Industrial Design Swinburne University, Australia will present on the topic, Thursday, February 13 from 12:30 p.m. to 2:00 p.m. in room 100
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NIU Director of Community Promotions Jennifer Groce honored by DeKalb Chamber of Commerce
Jennifer Groce, Northern Illinois University’s Director of Community Promotions in the Division of Outreach, Engagement and Regional Development, was inducted into the DeKalb Chamber of Commerce Hall of Fame in a ceremony held on January 23, 2020. Groce, who is also an
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NIU moves needle forward on BEP target
Northern Illinois University continues to move the needle forward on building partnerships with businesses owned by women, minorities, veterans and persons with disabilities. The university increased its spend with vendors certified through the state’s Business Enterprise Program (BEP) by more than $6
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NIU removes use of standardized test scores for 2021 applicants
New ‘test-blind’ policy is first of its kind for an Illinois institution NIU Student Government Association President Naomi Bolden knows what it’s like to stress over standardized tests. The Chicago native, graduating in December of 2020 with a double major of political
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125th Anniversary Kick-Off Event this Thursday, Jan. 30
Free food, music and fun headline the official 125th Anniversary Kick-Off this Thursday beginning at 3 p.m. in the Holmes Student Center. Supervisors are encouraged to allow release time for employees to attend the event. The event starts in the Gallery Lounge
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Sit back and relax at the renovated Huskie Den
While the sleek, modern bar in the recently rejuvenated Huskie Den may not look anything like the set of “Cheers!,´ the management is hoping that all those who live, work and learn on the NIU campus come to think of it as
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WNIJ’s Northern Almanac shares 125 years of NIU history
Do you know the original name of Northern Illinois University? Can you guess the Governor who signed legislation creating the school? NIU’s 125th Anniversary this year gives WNIJ the opportunity to explore key moments in the university’s rich history with a new
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Eight anniversary projects receive grant funding
A wide-ranging group of projects have been chosen to receive grant funding as part of NIU’s 125th Anniversary celebration. Selected by committee, the eight winners were chosen based on how well they will build awareness of the university’s impressive history and promising
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Andrew Glendening Faculty Trombone Recital features world premiere
Andrew Glendening, director of the NIU School of Music will perform a world premiere as part of his Faculty Trombone Recital, Thursday, January 23 at 8 p.m. in the NIU Music Building Recital Hall. Andrew Glendening “Der Heroszupfer” composed by Joseph Klein was written
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Celebrating our amazing history
While many are focused on the start of a new decade, the campus of Northern Illinois University is kicking off of a year-long celebration commemorating the 125th Anniversary of the founding of what is today Northern Illinois University. The observance will provide insights into
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