The University Council discussed branding and student retention during its final meeting of the Fall 2010 semester. NIU President John Peters called the meeting to order Wednesday afternoon in the Holmes Student Center Sky Room. Peters updated the Council...

The trek from Stevenson to the Jack Arends Art Building with large art portfolios can be as daunting for art students as the trek to Barsema Hall for business students. Gilbert Hall could offer these students a convenient answer. Plans for the renovation...

DeKALB | Students considering study abroad trips may choose programs run by alternative groups instead of the traditional university-run programs. One of these groups is Education First (EF) College Break. Their trips do not count for college credit;...

DeKALB| According to USA Today, the average debt for college graduates is $21,700. Some students finish a four year education with loans exceeding $40,000, and if graduate school is decided upon, the cost will increase. According to State Representative...

An NIU student group drew controversy earlier this month when they referenced a religious ritual during a fundraiser and demonstration. NIU Atheists, Agnostics and Free Thinkers (AAFT) staged "de-baptisms" in the MLK Commons in mid-November. During a...

DeKALB | "You break it, you buy it" is the policy Housing and Dining follows when damages are made to any floor in the residence halls. "Our goal is to hold the responsible individual(s) accountable, and to educate them about appropriate behavior and...

DeKALB | NIU student Kate Green has a lot on her plate, with a double major, minor, job and more. Her work here has been recognized for the 2010 Student Lincoln Laureate award. The Student Lincoln Laureate is an annual award honoring a student for being...

With the recent national media coverage NIU has gained through the Antinette "Toni" Keller investigation, the university has new challenges to face, said Brad Hoey, team leader for Media Relations and Internal Communications. "We're faced with another...

The following was taken directly from area police and fire department records, or from the DeKalb County court records. Anyone mentioned is presumed innocent until proved guilty in a court of law. Oct. 8 At about 2:01 a.m., a subject was found to have...

The following was taken from the University Police. Anyone mentioned is presumed innocent until proven guilty in a court of law. The University Police Department provides police reports on the Web at finfacil.niu.edu/PublicSafety. Sept. 1 At about 11:41...