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A mask on the ground of NIU's campus. As of Feb. 28, students and faculty are no longer required to wear masks indoors.

7 students, 3 employees test positive for COVID-19

By Northern Star Staff | September 10, 2021

DeKALB — NIU announced Friday that seven additional students and three employees have tested positive for the coronavirus, and eight students and one employee have recovered, according to the Campus COVID-19 Dashboard. As of Friday, 24 students and...

STEM (science, technology, engineering and mathematics) Fest will be held on Oct. 23 this year on the heart of NIU's main campus.

STEM Fest to return in person Oct. 23

By Noah Silver, Sports Reporter | September 10, 2021

DeKALB — STEM Fest will take place this year on Oct. 23, in the heart of NIU’s campus at the Holmes Student Center, MLK Commons and Founders Memorial Library. In previous years, the event was held at the Convocation Center. This free open house...

Fire Truck is parked in the garage at the first DeKalb Fire House, 700 Pine St. 

State Fire Marshal urges college students to create fire safety plan

By Waleed Alamleh, Sports Reporter | September 10, 2021

DeKALB — The Office of the Illinois State Fire Marshal is urging universities in the state to take measures in helping to educate students, parents, and faculty of the steps they can use to prevent fires.  The month of September is used to bring...

The Board of Trustees had their special meeting at 1:30 p.m. on Thursday in Altgeld Hall.

Buyer found for Hoffman Estates campus; trustees greenlight deal

By Aidan Bengford and Kierra Frazier | September 9, 2021

DeKALB - The Board of Trustees on Thursday approved the sale of NIU’s Hoffman Estates campus. The university placed the facility on the market in June and quickly received an offer according to the agenda on Sept. 9. The closing date on the facility...

Three students and no employees test positive for COVID-19.

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

By Northern Star Staff | September 9, 2021

DeKALB — NIU announced Thursday that three additional students and no employees have tested positive for the coronavirus, and three students and no employees have recovered, according to the Campus COVID-19 Dashboard. As of Thursday, 25 students and...

The Study Abroad Office, Williston Hall Room 417, will answer questions and cover general information about studying abroad.

Study Abroad 101 to discuss how students can apply, where to travel

By Gabriel Fiorini | September 9, 2021

DeKALB— A short presentation about the study abroad program will be held at 3:30 p.m. Tuesday in the Study Abroad Office, Williston Hall, Room 417. One of the department’s advisors will lead the session and will cover questions and general information...

The MLK Commons on the campus of NIU in DeKalb.

NIU Family Weekend to kick off Friday

By Carlos Finney Jr., Sports Reporter | September 9, 2021

DeKALB — It will be a very family-oriented weekend at NIU from Sept. 10-12, with plenty of activities for families to participate in throughout the entirety of NIU's Family Weekend. To be a part of the family weekend at NIU, students must register...

Attendees can expect to hear from those who led the conception of the De La Vega Innovation Lab that opened Aug. 18 in the College of Business.

College of Business to host ‘Wednesday Night Wisdom’ event

By Janyce-Monique Johnson | September 9, 2021

DeKALB — NIU’s College of Business is hosting “Wednesday Night Wisdom,” a free online speaker event, on Sept. 15 from 6 to 7:30 p.m.  Attendees can expect to hear from those who led the conception of the De La Vega Innovation Lab that opened...

Student organizations wear masks during the involvement fair Sunday in MLK Commons.

Enrollment sees 3% decrease from Fall 2020

By Kierra Frazier and Ashley Dwy | September 9, 2021

DeKALB —Total enrollment for the Fall 2021 semester fell 3% from Fall 2020, according to 10-day enrollment data released Thursday. NIU saw a decrease of 535 students from last fall, with total enrollment sitting at 16,234 students for Fall 2021. Total...

The Towers Literary Magazine last published in 2016 and is currently in the process of relaunching their publication.

Towers Literary Magazine in process of returning to publication

By Julio Ceja | September 9, 2021

DeKALB — Towers Literary Magazine, first published in 1939, is striving to publish once again after its lapse in 2016.  The literary and creative art magazine publishes fiction, nonfiction poetry, drama and artwork and used to publish every year for...

The Office for Undocumented Student Support is located in the Campus Life Building, Room 230.

Sandy Lopez to be undocumented student liaison for NIU

By Julio Ceja | September 9, 2021

DeKALB — Sandy Lopez, coordinator for undocumented student support, became the undocumented student liaison following Villa’s Law, signed by Gov. J.B. Pritzker on Aug. 20.  Villa’s law, sponsored by Illinois State Senator Karen Villa (D-West...

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.

No students, 1 employee test positive for COVID-19

By Northern Star Staff | September 8, 2021

DeKALB — NIU announced Wednesday that no additional students and one employee have tested positive for the coronavirus, and one student and no employees have recovered, according to the Campus COVID-19 Dashboard. As of Wednesday, 28 Huskies are currently...