Eleven NIU undergraduate students will have the honor of sharing their research at the “Posters Under the Dome” event next month at the Illinois State Capitol. The event, part of NIU’s partnership through the Illinois Innovation Network, demonstrates to legislators the excellent
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NIU will confer an honorary doctorate degree to Marcia Grant, an exceptional professor who has mentored over 200 nurse scientists and has received over $35 million in external grant funding. A Distinguished Professor Emeritus of the division of Nursing Research and Education
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In every life, there are turning points — moments big and small — that change direction for individuals and/or institutions. As NIU prepares to celebrate its 125th anniversary, members of the NIU community are invited to submit nominations for the 125 Key
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The NIU experience not only transforms students but many NIU staff as well. That certainly rings true for Renee Page of NIU’s College of Liberal Arts and Sciences. When reflecting back on her 24 years at NIU, Page has been most significantly transformed through
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A significant project has been in the works that will positively impact access to university-wide policies. NIU has launched the Policy Library online as the official location for all university policies. The library provides a centralized digital presence for administration, faculty, staff
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An NIU alum is bringing his talents back to campus to oversee accounting and financial reporting and to ensure the university is in compliance with numerous regulatory agencies. Jason Askin joined the Division of Administration and Finance on Monday, March 18, and
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First- and Second-Year Experience’s (FYSE) annual service program, Sophomore Days of Service (SDoS), celebrated its seventh year of success this February. SDoS is a month-long service program that aims at helping students make a difference on campus and in the DeKalb community through
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The Office of Student Engagement and Experiential Learning (OSEEL) invite you to attend Undergraduate Research and Artistry Day (URAD) and the Community Engagement Showcase (CES). URAD and CES 2019 form NIU’s annual showcase of the research, artistry and community-based engagement projects that
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Sinclair Bell, associate professor of art history in the School of Art and Design is featured as the lead presenter in the upcoming Smithsonian Channel program, “Rome’s Chariot Superstar” which premieres on the network Sunday, April 21 at 7 p.m. Central Daylight Time. Bell is
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A first-of-its-kind panel charged with providing outside insight to NIU’s admission and recruitment measures visited campus for a kickoff conference Friday, April 5. NIU’s newly formed Counselor Advisory Board comprises representatives from mostly Midwestern high schools, junior colleges and community-based organizations. Members
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William (Bill) Rock passed on peacefully at Kishwaukee Hospital March 8, 2019 after a brave battle with COPD. Born April 3,1945, Bill was a member of St. Mary’s Catholic Church and graduated from DeKalb High School in 1963 where he was a
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April is National Sexual Assault Awareness Month (SAAM). This month gives us an opportunity to build more awareness about sexual assault and to support those who have been affected by sexual assault. The Office of Academic Diversity, Equity and Inclusion (ADEI) along with
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