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Northern Illinois University has been named to Victory Media’s coveted Military Friendly Schools® list. The 2013 Military Friendly Schools® list honors the top 15 percent of colleges, universities and trade schools that are doing the most to embrace America’s military service members, veterans, and spouses as students and ensure their success on campus. “It is...
The Illinois Department of Veterans’ Affairs (IDVA) today honored Steven Kreitzer, a May graduate of NIU and veteran of the U.S. Army, at its June 2012 “Veteran of the Month.” “Steven Kreitzer is an exceptional veteran who continues to devote his time, energy and creativity to serving fellow veterans and their families,” said IDVA Director...
What was that tantalizing barbeque fragrance around MLK Commons Wednesday afternoon? Approximately 200 students participated in an end-of-year parking lot party at the NIU Visitors lot during the midday hours on May 2. NIU Military Student Services partnered with Off-Campus & Non-Traditional Student Services to put on the event. The celebration was held to congratulate...
Federal mandates are requiring post-secondary institutions across the country to implement best practices to increase access, reduce barriers and achieve greater success with a diverse student body. This is particularly important as NIU enrolls a greater numbers of older students, veterans and second-language learners. These students represent a myriad of social, economic and cultural backgrounds....
