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“A Show of Hands: Recent Work by Ben Stone” on Display at NIU Art Museum

Ben Stone, sculptor and coordinator of 2D and 3D Foundations in NIU’s School of Art and Design, is showcasing new work in an installation in the North Gallery of the NIU Art Museum. According to Stone, “the work relates to several concurrent themes dealing with late...

Founders Learning Commons Open House Week Events, Sept. 6-8

NIU's Founders Memorial Library offers a Learning Commons has everything students need to succeed in your studies. We can answer your questions, assist you with research and help improve your writing. The Learning Commons can assist with access to or help with a...

NIU’s 115th Homecoming is coming up October 3-9

NIU President Lisa Freeman is inviting everyone to attend the university's 115th Homecoming, with a host of events being held October 3-9. https://youtu.be/RTIcvzN0EgM   Dozens of staff, faculty and alumni are hard at work on the week’s events, which will...

Free drive-thru COVID-19 testing available Jan. 10-12

NIU, the Illinois Department of Public Health and the DeKalb County Health Department are partnering to offer our community free, drive-thru COVID-19 testing from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. Sunday, Jan. 10, through Tuesday, Jan. 12.  Employees and students who are not in the...
Consider supporting student scholarships for #GivingTuesday

Consider supporting student scholarships for #GivingTuesday

Today is #GivingTuesday, a fairly new “holiday” that encourages people around the world to give to causes that are important to them. For all of us, our students’ success is a cause that is near and dear to our hearts. To that end, I ask that you consider making a...

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NIU adopts domestic tuition rate

NIU adopts domestic tuition rate

Recent action taken by the NIU Board of Trustees will help NIU recruit more U.S. students from outside the borders of the Land of Lincoln. The NIU Board of Trustees approved a new domestic rate structure for tuition that will set out-of-state tuition for domestic...

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NIU stands with our DACA students

NIU stands with our DACA students

A message from Dr. Lisa Freeman, Acting President, Northern Illinois University Dear Students, Faculty and Staff: In response to today’s decision from the White House, I want to reassure our community that everyone at NIU is committed to all of our students and their...

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