Middle and high school students in the Hoffman Estates area can now practice competitive video gaming and increase their computer literacy, thanks to a new partnership between NIU Esports and the Hoffman Estates Youth Commission. The two organizations have enlisted Hoffman Estates
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“Kathy” is a single mom who found herself in a situation she never imagined. Because of various mental and physical illnesses, she could no longer work. Despite having a college degree, she and her two children ended up living in Aurora at Hesed
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A new university program will allow full-time employees to take one full-paid day each year and use it to give back to their communities by volunteering at schools and not-for-profit organizations. NIU President Dr. Lisa Freeman first announced the program during her
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Whether you are faculty, staff or a student at Northern Illinois University, campus rules and regulations regarding cannabis will not change after Jan. 1, 2020. As an institution that receives federal funding, NIU is subject to the rules of the Drug Free
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Araceli Lopez Zavala first attended Universidad para Padres (Parent University) in 2016 to see if she could help out as a volunteer. The bilingual Sycamore resident, who has an undergraduate degree in social work, was not aware of the many community resources
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The Grill at the Huskie Den in the Holmes Student Center opened this week with an exciting new look and an amazing menu. The new design combines the former Blackhawk Cafeteria and the Huskie Den recreation area, replacing those facilities with a
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Students from Belvidere High School in Belvidere, Ill. and Hiawatha High School in Kirkland, Ill., participated in a solar-powered car competition at Anderson Hall on the NIU campus as part of an interactive program to promote interest in science, technology, engineering, and
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The NIU team at Illinois Interactive Report Cards released a new website on Thursday, Oct. 10 – Illinois Postsecondary Profiles (IPP). The website provides a wealth of information about postsecondary schools, which include community colleges, universities and a variety of professional training
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NIU students, faculty, staff and community members are invited to Aspiration to Innovation, an innovative event planned for Nov. 12 from 6 p.m.–7:30 p.m. at the Founders Memorial Library, 71 North. The event will feature informative discussions and first-hand accounts from local
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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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