Thompson to speak, receive honorary degree at law commencement
The College of Law will present former Illinois Gov. James R. Thompson with an Honorary Doctorate of Law during its Saturday, May 25, commencement ceremony. More >>
NIU geographer helps to connect the dots between healthy companies, healthy regions
In today’s virtual world, it’s easy to downplay the significance of place. Yet when it comes to regional prosperity, geography matters. More >>
Students win prestigious Fulbright grants to Southeast Asia
The Fulbright U.S. Student Program provides grants for individually designed study/research projects or English teaching assistantships. More >>
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New NIU president to stress partnership, student success
Rockford Register Star, May 24, 2013
Incoming NIU President Douglas Baker on student success
Rockford Register Star, May 24, 2013
Local pianist headed to Carnegie Hall
DeKalb Daily Chronicle, May 23, 2013
Former Gov. Thompson to get honorary NIU degree
The State Journal-Register, May 23, 2013
Chicago students help get fish spy camera underwater in Antarctica
WBEZ, May 20, 2013

NIU has embarked on a new multi-year renovation project to transform its campus through upgrades to existing facilities, creation of a new outdoor recreation complex and construction of a new residence hall complex.
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NIU offers nearly 40 summer day and residential camps in DeKalb for students in 1st through 12th grades. From athletics to activism, there's sure to be something of interest to every young learner!
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