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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NIU Esports gets sponsorship from Traditional Medicinals
The growing Northern Illinois University Esports initiative is benefitting from a generous donation from Traditional Medicinals, a maker of wellness teas in the U.S. since 1974. The Traditional Medicinals sponsorship has enabled the creation of console gaming rooms at the new Esports
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Professor Morse Tan confirmed for key U.S. diplomatic post
On December 19, the Senate confirmed Professor Morse Tan to serve as the next Ambassador-at-Large for Global Criminal Justice, a key position in the State Department. “The NIU College of Law is excited for Professor Tan as he begins his new role
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David Gunkel authors textbook on AI for non-techies
NIU Communication Professor David Gunkel has literally written the book on what might become the most influential area of technology development this century. The textbook, “An Introduction to Communication and Artificial Intelligence,” is a first of its kind, according to its publisher,
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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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ADEI moves to Health Services Building
One week after moving into new offices on the fourth floor of the Health Services Building, the staff in Academic, Diversity, Equity and Inclusion (ADEI) is already discovering that it is easier to work on creating a welcoming and inclusive campus when
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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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NIU’s Norman Walzer named co-editor of journal
Norman Walzer, Ph.D., Center for Governmental Studies senior research scholar, will be a founding co-editor of “Local Development and Society,” a refereed journal being launched by the Community Development Society International and Taylor and Francis Publications. The other co-editor is Rhonda Phillips,
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Outstanding contributions in international education honored
One NIU faculty member, one student and an entire department were recognized for their outstanding contributions to international education during the 2019 International Recognition reception held in November. “The faculty and students that we recognize are committed to a common goal: facilitating
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Yanghee Kim assists UNESCO efforts to prepare children for future world
Yanghee Kim That the world is changing rapidly comes as no surprise to anyone who’s dialed a rotary phone attached to a wall or wearily rose from a comfortable couch to change the channel. But the relentless and breakneck pace at which
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Ph.D. student receives fellowship to research gun violence
Paris Thomas hopes her research will shine a light on how community violence impacts the health of African American men. Already, the doctoral student’s research plans have impacted NIU: Thomas became the first NIU student to be chosen for the Chicago Gun
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