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A graphic depicts the Braven logo, "UNIV 301," a sign that says "Enroll," two people talking, an outstretched hand and a resume. Enrollment in UNIV 301 has decreased since 2022. (Tim Dodge | Northern Star)

Enrollment in Braven class has decreased since 2022

By Joseph Ndu, News Reporter | October 15, 2024

DeKALB – Enrollment in UNIV 301: Braven Leadership and Career Accelerator, a class offered at NIU by Braven, has been on a downward trend since its inception in 2022. Ayumi Tachikawa, director of workforce strategy at Braven, described the course...

President Lisa Freeman discusses potential program offered by Braven in collaboration with NIU at the April 7, 2022 Board of Trustees meeting. NIU's contract with Braven dictates that the university pays for students to attend, regardless of under-enrollment. (Northern Star File Photo)

NIU pays Braven per seat, regardless of under-enrollment

By Evan Mellon, News Reporter | February 19, 2023

DeKALB – NIU’s partnership with a nonprofit was intended to offer an online leadership course to benefit their students. However, their efforts could be causing them to lose money. Braven, a nonprofit from Chicago, offers UNIV 301, an online course...

The south side of the Holmes Student Center on a foggy day. (Mingda Wu | Northern Star)

Braven: The class experience explained

By Caleb Johnson, Lifestyle Writer | January 19, 2023

A new online course at NIU, Braven Leadership and Career Accelerator, aims to help students improve their career searching and networking skills. The course, UNIV 301, is run in part by both NIU career service specialists and Braven professional coaches. "(Braven)...