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A Huskie happily accepts a bulging bag of cash. The Northern Star Editorial Board would like to thank the Baustert Family Foundation for the $40 million donation toward building a Health and Technology Center at NIU. (Aidan Renteria | Northern Star)

Editorial: The Northern Star expresses gratitude for Baustert Family Foundation

By The Northern Star Editorial Board | October 15, 2024

The Northern Star wants to thank the Baustert Family Foundation for their recent historic $40 million donation for the Health and Technology Center.  This generous gift not only shows the Foundation’s commitment to advancing healthcare technology...

Lincoln Hall sits nearby Patterson Residence Halls and the Recreation Center. NIU received a $40 million donation from the Baustert family that will go toward the project to tear down Lincoln Hall and turn the building into the Baustert Bahwell Health Technology Center. (Northern Star File Photo)

NIU receives $40 million donation for Health Technology Center

By Emily Beebe, News Editor | October 9, 2024

DeKALB – NIU has received a $40 million donation from the Baustert Family Foundation, which is the largest single gift in NIU’s history. The donation will be used for building the Health Technology Center, which will be built on the Northwest corner...