Doug Baker has been named NIU's new president. The Board of Trustees voted unanimously to approve Baker's appointment at a meeting today. There was no discussion. Baker said he wanted NIU to have student-focused excellence, research excellence and financial...

The annual Outstanding Woman Awards Reception will be held in the Regency Room at 11 a.m. Sunday. Forty-eight students from all disciplines and representing undergraduates, graduate and law students will be receive an award this year. Five awards will...