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Jade Silva Tovar, NIU's new assistant vice president of DEI, stands in front of a dark background. Tovar discussed her goals for NIU in an interview with the Northern Star. (Courtesy of Jade Silva Tovar)

Meet new assistant vice president for DEI

By Michael Mollsen, Former Written Managing Editor | December 4, 2023

DeKALB – Jade Silva Tovar, assistant vice president for DEI, sat down with the Northern Star to discuss her path to joining NIU and her goals for the university.  WHAT DO YOU LIKE TO DO IN YOUR FREE TIME? “I'm also in a doctoral program, so...

George Middlemist, NIU's chief financial officer stands in front of Altgeld Hall. Middlemist spoke with the Northern Star about his career at NIU. (Courtesy of George Middlemist)

Chief financial officer by day, Broncos fan by night

By Gabby Crabtree, Former News Editor | October 24, 2023

DeKALB – George Middlemist has taken on the role of vice president of Finance and Administration and chief financial officer at NIU. Middlemist spoke to the Northern Star about his journey to becoming chief financial officer and the goals he has for...

Marlon Milner, the new director of the center of black studies, is inside a room full of books. Marlon Milner spoke with the Northern Star of his new job at NIU. (Courtesy photo via Marlon Miller)

Millner puts his faith in Center for Black Studies

By Victoria Wakeford, News Reporter | October 10, 2023

DeKALB – The Center for Black Studies hired its newest director, Marlon Millner. Millner took some time to speak to the Northern Star about his position, goals and plans for the center.  WHY DID YOU DECIDE TO TAKE THIS JOB?  “Well, a job is...

Dr. Clint-Michael Reneau, vice president for Student Affairs, speaking at last year's opening of the championship women’s tugs match. Reneau talked more about his job here at NIU and about his own life. (Northern Star File Photo)

Clint-Michael Reneau, creating a ‘culture of care’

By Brandon Clark, News Reporter | September 14, 2023

DeKALB – The Vice President of Student Affairs Clint-Michael Reneau sat down with the Northern Star for a candid look at the man behind the title and his aspirations for NIU.  WHAT IS YOUR JOB AS VICE PRESIDENT OF STUDENT AFFAIRS? “As the vice...