DeKALB – The Student Government Association has passed a bill that will allow more money to be given to student organizations this semester. The bill will move $30,000 from SGA’s executive funding, used to fund campus-wide initiatives, to supplemental...

DeKALB – NIU Counseling and Consultation Services will host virtual workshops starting Tuesday. These workshops will allow participants to learn coping mechanisms and how to deal with stressors and difficult emotions. The workshops are open to anyone...

DeKALB – After experiencing a day of sunshine, we still can't seem to escape winter's grasp. There is a 70% chance of snow Friday, with approximately 1 to 2 inches expected, according to the National Weather Service. Wind gusts are expected to...

DeKALB – According to a report from the University Advisory Committee to the Board of Trustees, a request has been made to dissolve two academic programs and add another. The UACBOT, which is responsible for advising the Board of Trustees, created...

The Office for Undocumented Student Support and DREAM Action NIU will be hosting training to teach students and staff how to be an ally to undocumented students. Training will include learning about legislative, educational and economic challenges...

Editor’s note: This piece is part of  an investigative news series called “What’s Up With?” You can fill out the form for potential coverage of a topic here. DeKALB – The Sandella’s Flatbread Cafe in DuSable Hall has been closed since...

DeKALB – The time for change is in the air as we move toward a new tomorrow. Vernese Edghill-Walden, who served as NIU's first vice president for diversity, equity and inclusion and chief diversity officer, announced her departure on Feb. 15 after nearly...

DeKALB – In the past week, the gas prices averaged $3.51 per gallon in DeKalb. Compared to last week's gasoline prices, this is up by 2.4 cents per gallon. In DeKalb, the cheapest gas is $3.44 per gallon while the highest price per gallon is up to...

DeKALB – Lisa Freeman, who has been president of NIU since 2018, has recently been elected to the Chicago Zoological Society’s Board of Trustees. Prior to Freeman’s time at NIU, she worked in multiple leadership and faculty roles, including associate...

DeKALB – Deaundre Brooks, a 34-year-old resident of DeKalb, died while receiving medical care from a previous gunshot wound to his abdomen on Thursday. The victim was dropped off at the Northwestern Medicine-Kishwaukee Hospital and died while being...

Editor's note: This piece is part of  an investigative news series called "What's Up With?" You can fill out the form for potential coverage of a topic here. DeKALB – Plans are underway to renovate NIU campus buildings including Watson Hall and...