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The Student News Site of Northern Illinois University

Northern Star

The Student News Site of Northern Illinois University

Northern Star

The Student News Site of Northern Illinois University

Northern Star

Brian Fisher is currently the Associate Vice President of Student Engagement at Florida Gulf Coast University.

Florida Gulf Coast University Student Engagement VP announced as third candidate for Student Affairs VP

By Skyler Kisellus, Sports Reporter | April 9, 2022
NIU will be holding an open forum for their third candidate for the Vice President of Student Affairs position.
Vice President of Student Affairs Clint-Michael Reneau spoke in April about how he will make tough decisions if that means students will succeed.

Vice President of Student Affairs candidate plans to help students thrive

By Abby Byer, News Reporter | April 7, 2022
Second Vice President of Student Affairs candidate Clint Michael Reneau will stay connected with students by attending events.
Current Dean of Health and Human Sciences Lynda Ransdell will be stepping down effective June 30.

Dean of College of Health and Human Sciences steps down

By Ally Formeller, Columnist | April 7, 2022
After only a year, Lynda Ransdell will be stepping down as dean after June 30 to work at Boise State University.
President Lisa Freeman discusses potential program offered by Braven in collaboration with NIU at the Thursday Board of Trustees meeting. (Zohair Khan | Northern Star)

Braven Inc. prepares underserved students for job market

By Ally Formeller, Columnist | April 7, 2022
Board of Trustees approved a new course that will give students the necessary skills to succeed in the job market
(left to right) graduate student Eric Cnus and Sareh Nerwell, first-year psychology major work in the Anderson Hall Communiversity Gardens, 520 Garden Rd. The gardens are open for volunteers every Wednesday.

Communiversity Gardens invites volunteers to learn about food production

By Ally Formeller, Columnist | April 7, 2022
Volunteers can learn more about food production and farming practices at NIU's Communiversity Gardens with a wide variety of produce.
Gayle Ward is a candidate for Vice President of Student Affairs and shared during an open forum on Monday.

Vice President of Student Affairs candidate plans to support students

By Abby Byer, News Reporter | April 5, 2022
Gayle Ward is the first candidate for the Vice President of Student Affairs position and create engaging leadership opportunities.
A photo of the Altgeld Hall building.

NIU ranks on best value college list, DeKalb ranks as a top college town

By Ally Formeller, News Reporter | April 5, 2022
NIU is voted number eight on the top 10 list of best value colleges in Illinois and the City of DeKalb is voted number 30 of best college towns.
Clint Michael Reneau 
is currently a consultant for the American Association of State Colleges and Universities

Consultant announced as second candidate for Student Affairs VP

By Skyler Kisellus, Sports Reporter | April 5, 2022
NIU will be holding an open forum for their second candidate for the Vice President of Student Affairs position.
The new Student-facing financial aid counseling unit helps students to understand their loans and their financial situations.

Financial aid counseling unit connects students with a financial adviser

By Joey Trella, News Reporter | April 4, 2022
The new Student-facing financial aid counseling unit helps students to understand their loans and their financial situations.
Founder of Black Male Initiative Donald Bramlett embraces of the many alumni at Saturday's 20th anniversary celebration event.

Black Male Initiative alumni celebrate 20th anniversary

By Parker Otto, Columnist | April 3, 2022
To celebrate Black Male Initiative existing at NIU for 20 years, a banquet was held for BMI alumni to share their appreciation for BMI.
Black Lives Matter was painted on Castle Drive in 2020. Currently, the words are barely visible.

Castle Drive: Black Lives Matter mural fades with no restoration plans

By Parker Otto, Columnist | April 3, 2022
In 2020 following a vandalism incident, Black Lives Matter was painted on Castle Drive. The words are now faded and barely legible.
The Student Government Association is located in the Holmes Student Center ground floor in the OASIS space.

SGA elections closed, winners announced

By Abby Byer, News Reporter | April 3, 2022
SGA announced the winners for the executive and legislative branches.

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