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Altgeld Hall sitting underneath semi-cloudy weather. The Faculty Senate appointed Ben Creed as its new president, effective July 1. (Alyssa Queen | Northern Star)

Faculty Senate appoints new president

By Kaitlyn Lee-Gordon, News Reporter | April 27, 2023

DeKALB – A new president of the Faculty Senate was appointed in Wednesday’s final Faculty Senate meeting of the year. Ben Creed, an assistant professor in educational administration, has been welcomed as the next Faculty Senate President. Creed...

The south side of the Holmes Student Center on a foggy day. The hospitality and tourism major has been dissolved, instead becoming an emphasis in the College of Business. (Mingda Wu | Northern Star)

Hospitality and tourism management major to change, move

By Joseph Howerton, Video Editor | April 9, 2023

DeKALB – In 2021, NIU decided the hospitality and tourism management major would be shifted from the College of Health and Human Sciences to an emphasis in the College of Business. Students previously enrolled in the program are set to graduate in...

Stephanie Gorecki received her masters of business from NIU and is now listed on Crains Chicago Business 40 Under 40 List.

Alumna listed on Crain’s Chicago Business 40 Under 40 List

By Abby Byer | May 1, 2022
Stephanie Gorecki attended NIU from 2007-2010 to earn her master's of business and is now honored as a leader in the business field.
The NIU Foundation had a campuswide Day of Giving last week. They raised over $760,600.

Foundation succeeds with Day of Giving event

By Kierra Frazier | May 13, 2019

The NIU Foundation had a campuswide Day of Giving last week. They raised over $760,600.

University shows care after tragedy

By Northern Star Editorial Board | February 28, 2019

In wake of the tragic loss of human resource management student Trevor Wehner and College of Business alumnus Clayton Parks, the university reacted in a way that allowed students to feel safe and come together rather than growing divisive in fear.Wehner...

Barsema’s Closet is in business after opening for the first time Feb. 13 and now serves students business attire. 

Barsema’s Closet to take students from class to classy

By Kierra Frazier | February 20, 2019

Barsema’s Closet is in business after opening for the first time Feb. 13 and now serves students business attire. 

The Forward, Together Forward memorial outside Cole Hall honors the lives of the five students lost in the Feb. 14, 2008, shooting.

Open Letter: To the NIU community

By Northern Star Staff | February 18, 2019

It is with heavy hearts we mourn the loss of two members of the NIU family: student Trevor Wehner and alumnus Clayton Parks.One day following the anniversary of the shooting that took place on our own campus Valentine’s Day of 2008, the lives of two...

Trevor Wehners memorial cross sits outside in Aurora.

Wehner honored for his humor and heart | Friends and peers reflect on life lost

By Jessie Kern | February 17, 2019

DeKALB — Friends and peers of Trevor Wehner remember him with a smile on his face and as a driven individual who was never afraid to let his goofball side shine.Wehner, 21, was a senior management major who had a drive for success in the College of...

Barsema takes over as chairperson for the Board of Trustees

By Kierra Frazier | February 3, 2019

DeKALB — Dennis Barsema has had been active in the university for the past 19 years and continues so by taking on a new role in the Board of Trustees.One of his most recent accomplishments is filling the position for Wheeler Coleman as Board of Trustees...

Covenant Covie Falana, junior and business major from Bolingbrook, will be featured in the NBC Show Titan Games, starring Duane The Rock Johnson this season. 

Student to make appearance on NBC’s new show “The Titan Games”

By Taher Zeitoun | January 28, 2019

Covenant "Covie" Falana, junior and business major from Bolingbrook, will be featured in the NBC Show "Titan Games," starring Duane "The Rock" Johnson this season. 

Senior sociology major Candy Rosales opens the Financial Literacy event with remarks of its importance to students and introduction of a few speakers. The location for the evening is inside the Holmes Student Center Regency Room on Thursday night.

Students get tips, advice about finances

By Batul Cutlerywala | April 9, 2018

Senior sociology major Candy Rosales opens the Financial Literacy event with remarks of its importance to students and introduction of a few speakers. The location for the evening is inside the Holmes Student Center Regency Room on Thursday night.

Study spots needed

By Makenzie Meadows | February 12, 2018

NIU should open up library hours to give students who aren’t business majors an open space to study. The only college at NIU that has a place to study 24/7 is the College of Business’ Barsema Hall.The College of Business is nationally recognized and...

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