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Behind the offense’s 509 yards and Chandler Harnish’s five touchdowns through the air, the Northern Illinois Huskies defeated the Army Black Knights, 49-26. Head Coach Dave Doeren collected his first career victory at Northern Illinois in his first game at the helm. “It was a great game for both sides of the ball,” said Doeren...
President John G. Peters charted Northern Illinois University’s course toward the future today, calling for enrollment growth to 30,000 by 2020, attracting more high-performing students and increasing the university’s dedication to hands-on learning that prepares students to be leaders after college. Those were among the highlights of Peters’ 12th State of the University address, which...
Huskie parents, students and other family members are invited from Friday, Sept. 23, through Sunday, Sept. 25, to join in a variety of activities and events for the entire family to enjoy. NIU Fall Family Weekend is not only an excellent way for NIU families to get acquainted with the campus and surrounding community but...
The Northern Illinois women’s cross country team will kick off its 2011 season Saturday when runners head to Palos Heights, Ill., for the UIC Opener. The meet – which will be dual-scored – begins at 10 a.m. with the 2-mile run in the Swallow Cliff Natural Area. NIU will face a field with a bit...
Northern Illinois University is launching two new bachelor degree programs, both of which will appeal to students who seek careers that will make a difference in the world around them. The Illinois Board of Higher Education earlier this month approved the new interdisciplinary majors—one in environmental studies and the other in community leadership and civic engagement....
NIU senior sociology major Mack H. Lewis II attended this July’s Campus Pride’s fifth annual Campus Pride Summer Leadership Camp, aptly called “Camp Pride.” The five-day long leadership institute, the only national program of its kind, is geared toward lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender (LGBT) and ally student leaders from colleges and universities across the United States....
The Northern Illinois women’s volleyball team passed its first road test of the season after sweeping Green Bay 3-0 Tuesday night at the Kress Events Center. The Huskies (3-2) have now won their first road match of the year in three straight seasons as they improved to 19-1 all-time against the Phoenix (1-3) and won...
Want to have a rockin’ Labor Day Weekend? The NIU Student Association is sponsoring “Huskie Shuffle,” three days of events tied to Saturday’s NIU football game vs. Army. Events begin at 7 p.m. Thursday, Sept. 1, in Central Park with a pep rally that includes music, free food and free T-shirts. A Greek Block Party...
Rock legends Kansas will join the NIU Philharmonic for one spectacular Homecoming 2011 concert. This unforgettable Homecoming concert begins at 8 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 15, at the NIU Convocation Center. Doors open at 6:30 p.m. Tickets range from $37.50 to $22.50 and can be purchased at the NIU Convocation Center box office, all Ticketmaster outlets,...
Lupe Fiasco is set to storm the NIU Convocation Center at 7:30 p.m. Tuesday, Oct. 4. Special guest Tinie Tempah will open the show. Tickets for Lupe Fiasco and Tinie Tempah go on sale to NIU students at 10 a.m. Friday, Sept. 2; tickets become available to the general public at noon. NIU student tickets are...
NIU will host the Army Cadets of West Point Military Academy for the first home football game of the season at 6 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 3. To honor the occasion, Military Student Services is holding a canned food drive at the game. Show your Huskie Pride: Bring a canned good or non-perishable food item and...
“Leadership is not the private reserve of a few charismatic men and women. It is a process ordinary people use when they are bringing forth the best from themselves and others.” (Kouzes and Posner, 2007) All NIU students are invited to join the Leadership Academy and to attend the fall semester leadership workshops. Each workshop...
