Because of the Illinois stay-at-home order, prospective students can’t visit NIU in person this spring. So the NIU Office of Undergraduate Admissions is bringing the university to them. NIU hosted its first ever Virtual Admitted Students Day on Monday, April 20, followed
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How can we manage the stress and isolation of sheltering in place? How do we cope with the challenges of working remotely and the anxiety of job uncertainty? How do we manage household relationships when resources, including technology and space, are limited?
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What are DeKalb County public health professionals doing to stem the tide of COVID-19? How many cases are there in DeKalb? What can you do to protect yourself and your community? Join us for an online discussion with DeKalb County Health Department
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April is a time to unleash your #HuskiePride and reflect on what makes NIU a special place to live, work and learn. Beginning April 1 and culminating on April 18, the university is hosting four distinct events that that celebrate the people,
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On Saturday, Feb. 29, the College of Engineering and Engineering Technology (CEET) held its first Engineering Open House in 2020, which was attended by 135 prospective high school and transfer students with 241 parents and guests for a total of 376 visitors. They
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When inclement weather strikes, students and university employees have a number of resources available to stay informed regarding whether classes are cancelled or campuses are closed. The decision to declare an emergency weather suspension of campus operations, including class cancellations, is a data-informed, consultative process involving
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Hammock’s Second Season Features Six Home Games, Big Ten Match-Ups A pair of Big Ten Conference opponents, a Chicagoland game versus one of the most storied independent programs in the nation and five games at Huskie Stadium highlight Northern Illinois University’s 2020
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When it comes to the 2020 Census, NIU is counting on Huskies to respond. Literally. “If a student is living in a residence hall at NIU or in off-campus housing, that is where a student should be counted during the census,” said
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Relocated from the Health Services Building, the Disability Resource Center has found a new, student-friendly home in the Campus Life Building. Employees settling into the spot as the new year began shared the same sentiment: “It’s the right place to be.” Aligned
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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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Rates for tuition, room and board and fees approved for the 2020-2021 academic year reflect Northern Illinois University’s commitment to keeping a college education affordable, said President Dr. Lisa C. Freeman. The new rates, based upon recommendations from Dr. Freeman, froze tuition
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The NIU Autism Caregiver Group will be kicking off the school year with a cookout designed to help families meet and connect with other families of children with autism. The picnic is 3 to 5 p.m., Sunday, Oct. 20, at the Welsh
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