When James Wu became the new principal of Taipei Fuhsing Private School last year, he had ambitious dreams to expand the 3,500-student K-12 school by building a second campus. This second campus, to be dubbed the “Innovation Academy” would focus on a
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Students who love video games or just want to learn more about them now have a new way to connect with others who share their interests. NIU’s Esports Special Interest Community is one of 13 special residential communities on campus dedicated to
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The NIU community is invited to experience the latest in technology during NIU Tech Day taking place on Feb. 19 from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Sponsored by Dell and hosted by the Division of Outreach, Engagement, and Regional Development and the
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Jennifer Groce, Northern Illinois University’s Director of Community Promotions in the Division of Outreach, Engagement and Regional Development, was inducted into the DeKalb Chamber of Commerce Hall of Fame in a ceremony held on January 23, 2020. Groce, who is also an
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The NIU team at Illinois Interactive Report Cards released a new website on Thursday, Oct. 10 – Illinois Postsecondary Profiles (IPP). The website provides a wealth of information about postsecondary schools, which include community colleges, universities and a variety of professional training
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On Wednesday, Oct. 2, 2019, the Northern Illinois Regional P-20 Network gathered at the NIU Holmes Student Center for a lively discussion of College and Career Pathways, work-based learning experiences and other initiatives designed to enhance student learning from pre-kindergarten through college
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Celebrating 10 years of educating and entertaining all ages with hands-on STEM activities. It was a leap of faith when NIU STEM Outreach, part of the Division of Outreach, Engagement and Regional Development, decided to move STEM Fest to the Convocation Center
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Norman Walzer, senior research scholar at NIU’s Center for Governmental Studies (CGS), received an Illinois Municipal League (IML) award in “Recognition of a Lifetime of Service.” According to IML officials, “It’s a very special award in that it is not given every
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Illinois’ Starved Rock State Park in Oglesby attracts as many visitors as major national parks. As the state’s most popular park, it has struggled with overcrowding certain days, necessitating closing the gates when parking lots fill, as occurred over Labor Day weekend.
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Students in Leland, Illinois have had the chance to design electric cars, play with circuits, use soldering irons and more, thanks to a generous donation from Jan Half, a former Leland teacher and NIU alumna. Half’s gift has enabled a new partnership
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Northern Illinois University students and community members now have expanded access to casual and competitive video gaming. The new NIU Esports Arena on the main DeKalb campus and planned Esports Cafés at NIU Naperville and NIU Hoffman Estates regional centers, featuring gaming
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An interdisciplinary team from NIU was recently awarded two grants to study the impact of early childhood education programs in the state of Illinois. The research team for both grants includes faculty and staff from the NIU Division of Outreach, Engagement and
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