As crews begin transforming the southern side of the Holmes Student Center next week, the bust of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. will be temporarily removed from the commons that bear the name of the American Civil Rights leader. When completed, the concrete wall between the existing south entrance and the hotel tower will be...

The NIU Board of Trustees announced today that the university has selected Follett Higher Education Group to manage campus bookstore operations. After reviewing proposals from numerous national chains, the university selected Follett as its retail partner based on the resources, technology and product selection it can provide to meet the needs of the NIU campus...

Preparations for the remodeling of the lower level of the Holmes Student Center are moving into high gear. All dining options on the lower level will officially be closed as of Friday, May 11, when the Blackhawk serves its last lunch. The Subway served its last sandwich on Tuesday, May 8, and the Coffee Corner...

In preparation for upcoming remodeling work at the Holmes Student Center, the Huskie Gear and Books Bookstore is holding a clearance sale, with 75 percent off all clothing, giftware, art supplies, school supplies and office supplies. The discount applies to both personal and departmental purchases. Sale hours are: Thursday, May 10: 8:30 a.m. to 5...

Change is in the air at the Holmes Student Center (HSC) as the building’s lower levels are being prepared for a major overhaul. When completed in the fall of 2019, the area will include a new glass entryway with a tiered plaza opening to the Martin Luther King Memorial Commons, inviting lounge spaces, new dining...

Motivated by an effort to deliver the most efficient and cost-effective services, the students and staff of the Holmes Student Center (HSC) were hard at work this summer making several strategic changes to consolidate campus services and gear up for an impending renovation. These changes will ultimately save the university financial resources while increasing the...

Motivated by an effort to deliver the most efficient and cost-effective services, the students and staff of the Holmes Student Center (HSC) were hard at work this summer making several strategic changes to consolidate campus services and gear up for an impending renovation. These changes will ultimately save the university financial resources while increasing the...