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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NIU’s on-campus Child Development and Family Center (CDFC) truly is a win-win for everyone involved. Faculty and students who are also parents have convenient, award-winning child care, and students in the Human Development and Family Sciences program have the opportunity for experiential
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Daryl Dugas Talking about race is never easy. Secondary teaching candidates in NIU’s EPS 450: Classroom Management course, however, are growing more comfortable in conducting such discussions in respectful, productive ways – something their professor hopes will “change the conversation.” Daryl Dugas, an assistant
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By the time Christopher Hennessy, ’91, was a teenager in Park Ridge, Illinois, he already knew what his dream job would be. “In the most simplistic and honest way, I liked arguing,” he recalled with a laugh. “Before I ever went to
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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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NIU has a unique opportunity for people who want to learn more about law enforcement. Faculty, staff and students are invited to enroll in the NIU Police Department’s Citizens Police Academy, an 11-week experiential learning opportunity that begins Wednesday, Jan. 29. “The
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Whether a Huskie is struggling through a course or just needs a little extra help with homework, Access to Courses and Careers through Educational Support Services(ACCESS) Tutoring and Support Services offers several free programs to help students meet their academic goals. “We
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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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NIU is excited to participate in the ALL IN Democracy Challenge, a campus-wide effort to encourage Huskies to get involved in the election process and improve overall civic engagement. “Civic engagement is something that is incredibly important in a healthy democracy,” said
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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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NIU’s School of Nursing has once again been recognized for being a Best School for Men in Nursing by the American Association for Men in Nursing (AAMN). The recognition means NIU has made significant efforts to recruit and retain men in nursing,
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