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Funds have been used to purchase new hardware and software for  classrooms across campus, a majority of those at NIU in DeKalb. 

Recent tech upgrades make in-person learning more flexible

By Greg Gancarz | September 30, 2021

DeKALB – Technology modernizations installed as a result of a $700,000 funding appropriation approved in June have served in a mostly hidden but integral role as NIU has returned to in-person classes, said Matthew Parks, associate vice president of...

As of Thursday, two  students and no employees are currently COVID-19 positive.

1 additional student tests positive for COVID-19

September 30, 2021

DeKALB — NIU announced on Wednesday that one student and no employees have tested positive for COVID-19 and no students have recovered, according to the COVID-19 dashboard. The dashboards cumulative statistics show that 143 students have tested positive...

1 additional student tests positive for COVID-19

1 additional student tests positive for COVID-19

By Northern Star Staff | September 29, 2021

DeKALB — NIU announced on Wednesday that one student and no employees have tested positive for COVID-19 and one student has recovered, according to the COVID-19 dashboard. The dashboards cumulative statistics show that 142 students have tested positive...

NIU Police emergency call boxes are located at many locations on campus so students can have immediate contact with the police.

NIU Police to transition from call boxes to NIU Safe App

By Julio Ceja | September 28, 2021

DeKALB — The NIU Police Department is starting the process of phasing out the campus emergency call boxes on campus and transitioning to the NIU Safe App. A few emergency call boxes throughout campus have been bagged up and unusable since the start...

A gloved hand holds a COVID-19 nasal swab test. While the IDPH still recommends that everyone get vaccinated and boosted, the IDPH has begun the use of a COVID-19 treatment drug.

3 additional students test positive for COVID-19

By Northern Star Staff | September 28, 2021

DeKALB — NIU announced on Tuesday that three students and no employees have tested positive for COVID-19 and three students and two employees have recovered, according to the COVID-19 dashboard. The dashboards cumulative statistics show that 141...

One additional student tests positive for COVID-19, ten students recover

5 additional students test positive for COVID-19

By Northern Star Staff | September 27, 2021

DeKALB — NIU announced Friday that five additional students and no employees have tested positive for the coronavirus, and 11 students have recovered, according to the Campus COVID-19 Dashboard. As of Monday, 13 students and three employees are currently...

Mission II sitting before NIU's game against Maine last September.

Mission II to celebrate first Homecoming

By Gabriel Fiorini | September 27, 2021

DeKALB — Mission II, or “Mini Mish,” recently inherited the position of NIU’s live mascot following Mission I’s retirement in September. This week will mark Mini Mission’s first homecoming at NIU. Students, faculty, staff and alumni can...

Weekly weather update for Sept. 27-Oct. 3

Weekly weather update for Sept. 27-Oct. 3

By Northern Star Staff | September 27, 2021

The weather for the week of Sept. 27 will see warm temperatures with a chance of showers and thunderstorms over the weekend. Forecast data was provided by the National Weather Service.  Monday Today will be sunny with a high near 87. West southwest...

SGA had their meeting  Sunday in the Capitol Room of the Holmes Student Center.

SGA approves first Supreme Court justice for fall semester

By Kierra Frazier | September 26, 2021

DeKALB – Natalya Jarvis, a graduate student, is the first SGA Supreme Court justice to be approved for the fall semester after the Student Government Association Government Senate voted unanimously to approve the appointment. Jarvis said the role...

The NIU sign stands in the heart of campus. Students have a lot of events to look forward to this semester. (Northern Star File photo)

NIU Homecoming events for 2021

By Northern Star Staff | September 26, 2021

Monday Monochromatic Day: Students, faculty and staff are encouraged to dress in all one color. Post a photo of your monochromatic outfit on Facebook, Instagram or Twitter with the tag #HuskiePride and #NIUDressUpDays to enter a daily prize giveaway. ...

As of Thursday, two  students and no employees are currently COVID-19 positive.

2 additional students, no employees test positive for COVID-19

By Northern Star Staff | September 24, 2021

DeKALB — NIU announced Friday that two additional students and no employees have tested positive for the coronavirus, and six students have recovered, according to the Campus COVID-19 Dashboard. As of Friday, 19 students and four employees are currently...

The MLK Commons on the campus of NIU in DeKalb.

Send Silence Packing suicide exhibit to visit campus Sept. 30

By Elisa Reamer | September 22, 2021

DeKALB - Active Minds NIU will bring Send Silence Packing, a suicide prevention exhibit, to NIU from 9 a.m. Sept. 30 at the MLK Commons. The exhibit’s goal is to spread awareness about suicide, where to find help for mental health concerns and how...