DeKalb - The Involvement Fair at NIU allows students to learn about clubs and organizations offered on campus. After being postponed, NIU’s fall Involvement Fair took place from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Wednesday. Crowler Bonomo, a senior theater studies...

DeKALB – The University Council discussed increased enrollment and updates to the new budget for fiscal year 2026 on Wednesday afternoon in Altgeld Hall. ENROLLMENT INCREASES AT NIU Executive Vice President and Provost Laurie Elish-Piper opened...

DeKALB - A new restaurant called Tacoverse opened at 701 W. Lincoln Highway. Across from the DeKalb Police Department and a six-minute walk from the Holmes Student Center, Tacoverse officially opened its doors on Aug. 14. Tacoverse offers daily...

DeKALB - Total NIU enrollment rose 4.3% this fall, with an 11% increase in transfer students and a 22% increase in new freshmen. The university welcomed 2,435 new freshmen, an increase of 663 students, its second-largest freshman class since 2014. “NIU’s...

DeKALB - The NIU Bursar’s Office decided to resume credit and debit card convenience fees for 2.85% to help with student account payments. The decision was made to allow for more options and aims to assist students in paying for educational expenses....

DeKALB – The Center for Southeast Asian Studies hosted its first lecture in its fall 2025 lecture series Friday in the Peters Campus Life building, co-sponsored by the Department of Earth, Atmosphere and Environment. The lecture was titled “The...

Correction: This story and headline were changed to differentiate between office of the speaker and cabinet positions. DeKALB – NIU’s Student Government Association held elections for both new and incumbent office holders in the office of the speaker...

DeKALB - The Gender and Sexuality Resource Center held a series of events and activities during the first two weeks of school to attract students to their new location. The GSRC is a resource center for students of all identities. It values social...

DeKALB – Faculty Senate formally endorsed a national statement in support of higher education in the face of federal funding cuts at its first meeting of the semester on Wednesday in Altgeld Hall. NIU SIGNS ONTO NATIONAL STATEMENT Faculty Senate...

DeKALB – A new NIU student swimming group, “H2O Huskies,” is making its debut this year. The club consists of six members and is actively seeking more like-minded individuals with a love for swimming. The group, advised by graduate student Rachel...

The DeKalb Energy Spot opened for business this Labor Day. The business seeks to better the lives of students through the health benefits of protein powder. Located at 901 Lucinda Ave. Suite T, the DeKalb Energy Spot serves protein shakes and teas. Owner...

Correction: This story and headline were changed to reflect that the information in this report was provided to the Finance, Audit, Compliance, Facilities and Operations committee. DeKALB – Construction of two new buildings and energy improvement...