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Current Dean of Health and Human Sciences Lynda Ransdell will be stepping down effective June 30.

Dean of College of Health and Human Sciences steps down

By Ally Formeller, News Reporter | April 7, 2022
After only a year, Lynda Ransdell will be stepping down as dean after June 30 to work at Boise State University.
President Lisa Freeman discusses potential program offered by Braven in collaboration with NIU at the Thursday Board of Trustees meeting. (Zohair Khan | Northern Star)

Braven Inc. prepares underserved students for job market

By Ally Formeller, News Reporter | April 7, 2022
Board of Trustees approved a new course that will give students the necessary skills to succeed in the job market
(left to right) graduate student Eric Cnus and Sareh Nerwell, first-year psychology major work in the Anderson Hall Communiversity Gardens, 520 Garden Rd. The gardens are open for volunteers every Wednesday.

Communiversity Gardens invites volunteers to learn about food production

By Ally Formeller, News Reporter | April 7, 2022
Volunteers can learn more about food production and farming practices at NIU's Communiversity Gardens with a wide variety of produce.
Gayle Ward is a candidate for Vice President of Student Affairs and shared during an open forum on Monday.

Vice President of Student Affairs candidate plans to support students

By Abby Byer | April 5, 2022
Gayle Ward is the first candidate for the Vice President of Student Affairs position and create engaging leadership opportunities.
A photo of the Altgeld Hall building.

NIU ranks on best value college list, DeKalb ranks as a top college town

By Ally Formeller, News Reporter | April 5, 2022
NIU is voted number eight on the top 10 list of best value colleges in Illinois and the City of DeKalb is voted number 30 of best college towns.
Clint Michael Reneau is currently a consultant for the American Association of State Colleges and Universities

Consultant announced as second candidate for Student Affairs VP

By Skyler Kisellus, Senior Sports Reporter | April 5, 2022
NIU will be holding an open forum for their second candidate for the Vice President of Student Affairs position.
Frannie is looking for her forever home.

Tails Pet of the Week: Frannie

By Northern Star Staff | April 5, 2022

Last week's pet, Groot, was adopted into a happy home. This week's pet, Frannie, has been looking for a home for too long.  Frannie has the cutest smile, adorable perky ears, and the perfectly placed freckles. She is 3 years old and hopes to be a...

The new Student-facing financial aid counseling unit helps students to understand their loans and their financial situations.

Financial aid counseling unit connects students with a financial adviser

By Joey Trella, Marketing Team Coordinator | April 4, 2022
The new Student-facing financial aid counseling unit helps students to understand their loans and their financial situations.
Founder of Black Male Initiative Donald Bramlett embraces of the many alumni at Saturday's 20th anniversary celebration event.

Black Male Initiative alumni celebrate 20th anniversary

By Parker Otto | April 3, 2022
To celebrate Black Male Initiative existing at NIU for 20 years, a banquet was held for BMI alumni to share their appreciation for BMI.
Black Lives Matter was painted on Castle Drive in 2020. Currently, the words are barely visible.

Castle Drive: Black Lives Matter mural fades with no restoration plans

By Parker Otto | April 3, 2022
In 2020 following a vandalism incident, Black Lives Matter was painted on Castle Drive. The words are now faded and barely legible.
The Student Government Association is located in the Holmes Student Center ground floor in the OASIS space.

SGA elections closed, winners announced

By Abby Byer | April 3, 2022
SGA announced the winners for the executive and legislative branches.
Gayle Ward currently serves as the Vice Provost Student Affairs at Rush University, a private research university in Chicago.

Rush University Vice Provost announced as first candidate for Student Affairs VP

By Skyler Kisellus, Senior Sports Reporter | April 1, 2022

DeKALB — The search for NIU’s next Vice President of Student Affairs begins Monday as NIU invites Gayle Ward from Rush University as the first interviewee in the weeks-long process. Ward currently serves as the Vice Provost Student Affairs at Rush...

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