NIU students are encouraged to jump on Zoom Sept. 1 from noon to 1 p.m. to experience the opportunities available by pursuing cultural and ethnic studies. Five of NIU’s academic diversity centers – Black Studies, Burma Studies, Latino and Latin American Studies,
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Christopher Goodman, assistant professor of Public Administration, has been named one of six dynamic researchers and practitioners as 2020 Richard P. Nathan Public Policy Fellows by The Rockefeller Institute of Government. He is the first Nathan Fellow from NIU’s nationally-ranked master’s program
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NIU Sociology Associate Professor Diane Rodgers has a new book out on the timely topic of children’s participation in social movements. The book, “Children in Social Movements: Rethinking Agency, Mobilization and Rights,” is published in the Routledge Advances in Sociology series. “The
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NIU has named computer scientist Michael E. Papka, director of the Data, Devices, and Interaction Laboratory (ddiLab), as a 2020 Presidential Research, Scholarship and Artistry Professor. The award is the university’s top recognition for outstanding research or artistry. Award winners receive special
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NIU senior Anthony Acevedo hasn’t graduated yet, but he’s already working on the frontlines in the fight to stem the coronavirus pandemic. Earlier this month, the senior biological sciences major from Glendale Heights started a temporary, full-time job as a laboratory technician
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Robert (Bob) Brinkmann, a professor of geology, environment and sustainability at Hofstra University, has been named the ninth dean of the College of Liberal Arts and Sciences (CLAS). He will assume the role on Wednesday, July 1. “I’m delighted that Dr. Brinkmann
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High achieving, low-income NIU juniors and transfer students who BELONG in STEM are encouraged to apply for a scholarship opportunity. Now in its second year, the BELONG (Building Engagement in Laboratories, Networking and Peer Groups) in STEM scholars program provides selected students
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The NIU undergraduate mock trial teams competed in the American Mock Trial Association’s (AMTA) Evanston Regional Tournament, hosted by Northwestern University on Friday, Feb. 7 through Sunday, Feb. 9. NIU’s A team finished with a record of 5-1-2 and earned a bid
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Think you know what anthropology is? Make plans to join NIU’s Department of Anthropology to celebrate World Anthropology Day on Thursday, Feb. 20. “Anthropologists examine human culture, language, anatomy and evolution in the past and present,” explained Leila Porter, department chair. “The four
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The American Meteorological Society is recognizing the high level of expertise and outreach efforts of Victor Gensini, an NIU professor of meteorology. The AMS recently designated Gensini as a Certified Consulting Meteorologist (CCM), a distinction given to highly qualified meteorologists who provide
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The U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) has awarded a $1.9 million grant to Northern Illinois University and the Illinois Institute of Technology for the training of next-generation workers in accelerator science and technology. The funding will support select qualified graduate students in
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Four NIU scholars are being recognized by the Graduate Council’s Student Awards Committee for the exemplary work on their theses and dissertations. This year’s honorees are Nicole Loring from the Department of Political Science; Anne Stoughton from the Department of English; Matthew
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