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Former NIU president visits namesake building

By Porsha Stennis | November 12, 2013

Former NIU President John La Tourette, stopping by the campus Tuesday ahead of today’s inauguration, saw his namesake building for the first time since its renaming.After conversing with NIU Preisdent Doug Baker and Board of Trustee members, La Tourette...

Disability accomodation discussed

By James Green | November 6, 2013

University Council touched upon next week’s inauguration of President Doug Baker, the Student Association and revisited course syllabi revisions at its meeting Wednesday.Accommodation for people with disabilitiesAfter speaking about students with disabilities...

University copes with state funding cuts

By Rachel Scaman | October 31, 2013

The university has made up that difference by increasing tuition and increasing efficiency.NIU President Doug Baker said his administration is doing a number of things to try and change this, like separating the facilities and human resources activities...

Baker names interim CFO

By Northern Star Staff | October 30, 2013

NIU President Doug Baker has named an interim chief financial officer to oversee the university’s financial and budget matters while the university undertakes a national search for a CFO.Baker chose Nancy Suttenfield for the newly created position,...

Eric Weldy, vice president of student affairs and enrollment management spoke on matters regarding student retention, recruitment, financial assistance, transfer articulation, and student success during  University Council on Oct. 9 in the Skyroom of the Holmes Student Center.

NIU targets student retention, enrollment

By Rachel Scaman | October 28, 2013

NIU is looking to improve student retention and enrollment by making sure students are aware of the opportunities available to them.Eric Weldy, vice president for Student Affairs and Enrollment Management, said more research needs to be done to figure...

Athletic department sees ups and downs of COVID-19 precautions with student athletes returning

Chessick center built to rival others across US

By KeAndre Worthy | October 28, 2013

Athletics had more to celebrate than football’s win Saturday, as the Chessick Practice Center was also unveiled this weekend.The Kenneth and Ellen Chessick Practice Center was opened to the public, marking the end of the two-year project. Kenneth Chessick,...

Students need to attend Bold Futures Workshops

Students need to attend Bold Futures Workshops

By Kim Randall | October 27, 2013

NIU President Doug Baker has been making extensive efforts to bring about change. Perhaps the most important one he’s put forth is the Bold Futures Workshops.These workshops were created with the intent of bringing our community together to collaborate...

Students, staff and professors formulated ideas and solutions to campus topics, including student retention, research and technology Wednesday, during the Bold Futures Workshop in the Holmes Student Center’s Heritage Room.

Bold Futures gathers input

By Rachel Scaman | October 24, 2013

The Bold Futures Workshop series has finished its sixth four-hour workshop, but is still gathering feedback from participants.The series provides a way to connect students, faculty, alumni and community members in an effort to improve NIU and DeKalb....

Letter to the Editor: Students should attend ‘Bold Futures’

By James Zanayed | October 20, 2013

Northern Illinois University has experienced many changes and challenges in recent history. Even now, we face additional state funding cuts, all while our enrollment and retention rates continue to decline; however, these challenges are not insurmountable.President...

NIU sophomore undecided major Joe Pennington walks through downtown DeKalb on Wednesday afternoon.

NIU tries to attract students to DeKalb

By Matt Carlson | October 17, 2013

With Mayor John Rey and NIU President Doug Baker working together, the university and city might start to function as one community.The two are looking to address student engagement, volunteer work and economic development in the area. Their main focus...

Editorial: Baker making bold, positive changes

By Northern Star Editorial Board | October 13, 2013

President Doug Baker has done exactly what this university needed him to: He has taken quick, transparent action to fix the university’s problems.Friday, Baker announced significant changes, including the splitting of Finance and Facilities, the creation...

Presidential card art contest opens

By Northern Star staff | October 13, 2013

NIU President Doug Baker is inviting students across campus to submit their designs for the official 2013 NIU holiday card.Twelve winners will each receive $100 in scholarship money and will have their artwork featured on the university’s holiday cards....

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