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Robert Brinkmann, dean of the College of Liberal Arts and Sciences, and U.S. Senator Tammy Duckworth at the virtual event Thursday.

Senator Duckworth speaks virtually at NIU lecture series

By Greg Gancarz | February 19, 2021

DeKALB – U.S. Senator Tammy Duckworth said she believed the democratic system in the U.S. is already strong, but had been tested by recent events while speaking at the first lecture of NIU’s “Rebuilding Democracy” series. Duckworth, a first-term...

NIU's new CFO has years of experience in education finance, according to the board's meeting report on Nov. 10, 2022.

Board of Trustees approves tuition increase for FY22

By Kierra Frazier | February 19, 2021

DeKALB  – The Board of Trustees unanimously approved a 1.5% tuition increase after holding tuition flat for five years as the university faces a $26.5 million deficit.  The 1.5% base tuition increase represents a $5.23 increase in the per credit...

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

3 additional students test positive for COVID-19, 3 students recover

By Northern Star Staff | February 18, 2021

DeKALB — NIU announced Thursday that three additional students and no employees have tested positive for the coronavirus, and three students have recovered, according to the Campus COVID-19 Dashboard. As of Thursday, 33 students and five employees are...

Student leaders reflect on Black History Month

Student leaders reflect on Black History Month

By Angela Butera | February 18, 2021

DeKALB – Black History Month is a time when people recognize Black leaders around the world, as well as the NIU student leaders who make the effort to support other students of color. “As a student leader, I try to keep many tabs on the organizations...

Faculty Senate discusses alternative grading system for spring semester

Faculty Senate discusses alternative grading system for spring semester

By Kierra Frazier | February 18, 2021

DeKALB – The Faculty Senate began conversations at Wednesday’s meeting to provide a pass/fail grading system for the spring semester.  While there are no set plans for the grading system, undergraduate and graduate students not in the College...

Gov. JB Pritzker gives an update on the COVID-19 pandemic in Illinois during a press conference at the Illinois State Capitol on Jan. 11.

Pritzker proposes $28 million increase in MAP grant funding for FY22 budget

By Kierra Frazier | February 17, 2021

DeKALB  – Governor J.B. Pritzker announced Wednesday during his annual State of the State address that higher education funding is “fully protected” in the proposed fiscal year 2022 budget despite COVID-19 impacts.  A pre-recorded speech of...

Three students tested positive for COVID-19.

6 additional students test positive for COVID-19, 6 students recover

By Northern Star Staff | February 17, 2021

DeKALB — NIU announced Wednesday that six 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 Wednesday, 33 students and five employees are...

Graduate student writing workshop to be held Wednesday

Graduate student writing workshop to be held Wednesday

By Ashley Dwy | February 17, 2021

DeKALB — A workshop to help graduate students formulate strategies about how to better write theses or dissertations is being sponsored by NIU’s Writing Center and the Graduate School from 4 to 5:30 p.m. Wednesday.  To register, students will...

2 more students test positive for COVID-19, 4 students recover

2 more students test positive for COVID-19, 4 students recover

By Northern Star Staff | February 16, 2021

DeKALB — NIU announced Tuesday that two additional students and one employee has tested positive for the coronavirus, and four students have recovered, according to the Campus COVID-19 Dashboard. As of Tuesday, 33 students and six employees are currently...

Alyssa Noonen and Matt Zamudio.

GoFundMe pages set up for alumni injured in apartment fire

By Kierra Frazier | February 16, 2021

DeKALB – Members of the NIU community are raising funds for two former students who are currently being treated for life-threatening injuries after a fire broke out in an apartment Friday.  The DeKalb Fire Department responded to a call early Friday...

The cheapest gas prices in the state reported Sunday at $3.17/g, while the most expensive was $4.49/g with a difference of $1.32/g.

Week of Feb. 15 gas update: Prices jump 2.3 cents a gallon

By Jack Baudoin, Lifestyle writer | February 15, 2021

DeKALB – Gas prices are once again on the rise. The average price of gas in Illinois on Feb. 15 was $2.62 per gallon, according to GasBuddy’s daily survey of 4,378 stations in the state. That is a 2.3 cents per gallon increase from last week and see...

Where to find a COVID-19 vaccine in DeKalb

Where to find a COVID-19 vaccine in DeKalb

By Northern Star Staff | February 15, 2021

DeKALB – Individuals who meet certain criteria in the DeKalb area are able to receive the COVID-19 vaccine from several local locations. Available locations in DeKalb include: The DeKalb County Health Department, 2550 N. Annie Glidden Road; ...