The Huskie Den in the Holmes Student Center re-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 12,000 square foot
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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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More than 300 people attended the recent Diverse Vendor Networking Fair, including more than 160 members of our faculty and staff. That strong presence demonstrates the university’s commitment to paving the way for new opportunities. NIU is focused on expanding its diverse
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This week, NIU Athletics is providing an opportunity for Huskie fans, alumni, faculty, staff and friends to share the gift of giving in support of the most vital part of the Huskie Athletics family – its student-athletes. Until Friday, November 8, NIU Athletics
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Cor Cantiamo, the choral Ensemble-in-Residence at Northern Illinois University opens its 10th anniversary concert season with a world premiere of the powerful work Verdad/True composed by the acclaimed composer Libby Larsen. The concert will be held Sunday, November 3, at 3 p.m. in Boutell Memorial
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Dawgma to be sold in 12 locations, including Huskie Stadium. Huskie alumni traditionally have great taste and the general public can now experience the great taste of Dawgma. Pollyanna Brewing Company and the NIU Alumni Association announced on Monday, Oct. 28, that
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Wei-Chen Hung Despite the constant pleas to “put down those phones,” technology has become almost inescapable. “Technology is a part of our lives, and we’re using our technology on a daily basis,” says Wei-Chen Hung, chair of the Department of Educational Technology, Research and
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NIU alumni joined with faculty, staff and students last week to rededicate the bust of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. as the statue returned to its home in the newly designed commons. To make way for a transformation of the Holmes Student
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This past Saturday, NIU’s STEM Fest celebrated its 10th year with the largest attendance on record, welcoming more than 8,200 attendees, including more than 700 NIU student volunteers. The excitement was palpable as people of all ages took in talks, performances and
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The Division of Administration and Finance is tapping former Acting Executive Vice President and Provost Chris McCord to assist in preparation for comprehensive review of facilities on NIU’s main campus. The effort will inform NIU’s administration on how to move forward with
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NIU President Dr. Lisa C. Freeman celebrated amazing students, faculty and alumni during her State of the University Address as she introduced and heralded new initiatives that will make the university stronger and a better place to work. Those include the Huskie
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Saying the university must bridge the financial gap for students when Pell and Monetary Award Program (MAP) grants fall short, President Lisa Freeman announced a generous new financial aid program that aims to make NIU more affordable for Illinois families with household
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