DeKALB – NIU has launched its new digital OneCard, giving students, faculty and staff a more convenient way to access campus services.  The new system allows users to store their OneCards on mobile devices, enabling tap-and-go access to buildings,...

It has been a little over a year and a half since NIU published its first Sustainability and Climate Action Plan. This plan sought to address students’ concerns about a lack of university action on issues such as fleet vehicle emissions, residence...

DeKALB- On April 2, the Rebuilding Democracy Lecture Series hosted Naomi Klein, an award-winning journalist, bestselling author and activist to discuss democracy in America, the challenges posed by Artificial Intelligence and the impact of common cause...

DeKALB - University Council met Wednesday to address federal crackdown on visa students by the Trump administration and the implementation of NIU’s proposed budget plans. CONCERNS ABOUT VISA STUDENTS NIU Vice President and Provost Laurie Elish-Piper...

Update: The Northern Star has added a sentence to clarify that the data is presented the way it was received from the University and are tracked for EEOC reporting. DeKALB – NIU’s staff and faculty are 66% white, according to ethnicity demographics...

Editor’s note: This article will be updated daily from April 7 to April 11 to include the latest treasure hunt clues. The annual Northern Star Treasure Hunt will begin on April 7.  Hidden somewhere around campus will be a Northern Star paperweight....

DeKALB – The Student Government Association (SGA) repassed all bills from their March 21 meeting following an Open Meetings Act (OMA) violation and passed an additional bill defining major changes to student organizations' constitutions at their meeting...

DeKALB – At NIU there are 970 students who are from countries outside of the U.S.  Among international students, 44% are from India. The following table lists all countries international students are from along with the number of students...

DeKALB – After 25 years in the walls of the Peters Campus Life Building, it is time to open the Northern Star’s time capsule. Initially sealed in April 2000, the time capsule will be opened at 4 p.m. April 16.  Members of the Northern Star...

DeKALB - NIU’s CFO said university divisions have begun the process of categorizing their expenses by priority level at the Faculty Senate’s meeting on Wednesday.  BUDGET PROCESS AND TIMELINE University officials provided an update on the progress...

DeKALB- NIU’s Rebuilding Democracy Lecture Series will host Naomi Klein on April 2 as the final guest speaker for the 2024-2025 lecture series. The event will take place at 5 p.m. CST and will be held over Zoom. Naomi Klein is an award-winning author...