President Donald Trump claps during his first State of the Union address in the House chamber of the U.S. Capitol to a joint session of Congress Tuesday, Jan. 30, 2018, in Washington D.C.
DeKALB — The Center for Black Studies and the Latino Resource Center began Black History Month Tuesday with a documentary series about the Kalief Browder Story.The documentary series is an ongoing event that explores concerns about mass incarceration,...
DeKALB — NIU is working to assist students that are part of the Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals program with a month remaining before its expiration deadline.The deadline for legislation that would continue to allow renewals of legal status for...
DeKALB — Rep. Jeanne Ives met DeKalb residents Friday to discuss her strategies against Gov. Bruce Rauner in the upcoming primary election.The Republican gubernatorial candidate spoke and answered questions in front of 35 people packed into the back...
DeKALB | NIU has seen a decrease of over 800 students compared to the 2017 spring semester.The spring 2018 semester total enrollment, which consists of undergraduate, graduate and transfer students, is 16,673 students compared to 17,497 for spring 2017.Sol...
The 2017-2018 flu season has caused more Illinois residents to seek medical attention compared to the previous season.The Illinois Department of Public Health, which tracks the outbreaks of communicable diseases, has seen an increase in the number of...
DeKALB — NIU’s former interim Chief Financial Officer filed for a summary judgment in the latest court date of former Controller Keith Jackson’s wrongful termination lawsuit against the university Dec. 21.Jackson filed the lawsuit in October 2015...
The NIU Alumni Association is starting an event dedicated to showcasing the School of Art and Design student projects.Experience NIU offers alumni the opportunity to reconnect with the university and fellow Huskies in a series of social and cultural events...
DeKALB — Revisions to the way financial aid functions for borrowers has been an ongoing discussion in Washington D.C. with the Education and Workforce Committee putting forth the Prosper Act.The Prosper Act is a reauthorization and update of the Higher...
