The NIU community has been through many grievous events in the past several years: the Feb. 14 shootings, a student shot outside the Stevenson residence halls, several separate incidents of firearm use in neighborhoods near campus and now a missing student-turned...

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 numbers are in, and enrollment is down. NIU released enrollment numbers for the 10th day count, which includes all students currently enrolled for the Fall 2010 semester, said Brad Hoey, team leader for media relations and internal communications....

A new experience, a new home away from home, a new environment; there are many reasons why students choose a specific university -- particularly NIU. Alumni family members were a big factor in deciding to attend NIU, said freshman psychology major Kristine...