DeKALB – Buckle up for Rocket League, Chicago Street Race simulators, a NASCAR pace car, Matt Bussa and prizes from Chicago Street Race which are all coming to NIU.  NIU ESports is partnering with NASCAR Chicago Street Race from 2 p.m. to 6 p.m. Saturday...

DeKALB – Latin is often thought of as a dead language due to its limited usage in the 21st century, but at NIU Latin has been dead for two years. While it still makes its appearances in classic literature and medical and law terminology, Google adds...

DeKALB – The U.S. Department of Labor granted $158,531 to NIU for training focused on mental health and suicide prevention in the workplace. The $158,531 Susan Harwood grant is going toward training through the Occupational Safety and Health Administration...

DeKALB – The Association of Black Psychologists, a student-led organization run through the NIU department of Psychology, allows members to meet once a week to talk about current topics and events happening around the world involving the Black community.  ABPSI,...

DeKALB - Jumping into a cold tub of water in the middle of February sounds like a dare, but the Special Olympics challenges NIU students to participate in a Polar Plunge. At 10 a.m Saturday, Feb. 17 in the Huskie Stadium, the Special Olympics will host...

DeKALB – In the Student Government Association’s first senate meeting of the year, the senate granted recognition to seven student organizations. SEVEN NEW STUDENT ORGANIZATIONS RECOGNIZED “Some of these orgs are from last semester, some of them...

DeKALB – If you have experienced long lines waiting for a bathroom at NIU’s Recreation Center, expect to wait a little longer.  The first phase of renovations to the Recreation Center’s locker rooms is already underway with an expected completion...

DeKalb – Starting Monday, NIU’s Division of Outreach, Engagement and Regional Development will celebrate Global Community Engagement Week.  11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Monday through Thursday the division of OERD will host a table at the Holmes Student Center...

DeKALB – Using the “Huskie Pride” sculpture as their platform, a crowd gathered Thursday in support of Palestine. At approximately 1:10 p.m. a crowd of about 30 people gathered. Students took turns sharing their stories or addressing the death...

DeKalb – The first Faculty Senate meeting of the year discussed updates on the AI Design Assistant pilot program, the search for an executive vice president and provost and changes of the Faculty Senate bylaws.  AI DESIGN ASSISTANT  Stephanie...

DeKalb – The Young Trailblazers Panel will bring four CEOs and founders of businesses and organizations to speak about entrepreneurship and building success with students and community members for free.  The panel will take place at 5 p.m. Feb. 1...

DeKalb – The Latino Resource Center’s annual Welcome Back Brunch and Makers Market brought scrambled eggs, fundraising and music all into one experience. From 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Monday at the Regency Room in the Holmes Student Center, multiple organizations...