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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...

Current Dean of Health and Human Sciences Lynda Ransdell will be stepping down effective June 30.

Dean of College of Health and Human Sciences steps down

By Ally Formeller, News Reporter | April 7, 2022
After only a year, Lynda Ransdell will be stepping down as dean after June 30 to work at Boise State University.
Dive into holiday feast without overindulging

Dive into holiday feast without overindulging

By Blake Glosson | November 25, 2013

The Thanksgiving feast is a tradition filled with good food, love and laughter, but it also leads to some unhealthy choices.Luckily, you’re reading this before the highly anticipated holiday. There are ways to prepare that will help you avoid waking...

Tending to accessibility issues important for NIU improvement

By Kim Randall | November 20, 2013

Having proper accessibility is necessary for all students with disabilities to succeed academically in an environment that is comfortable.The Disability Resource Center helps make sure students are able to receive the accommodations they need. According...

Freshman English major Christopher Erby plays Call of Duty
instead of doing his studies Wednesday night.

Interim dean, students weigh in on managing classes, employment

October 12, 2011

Sometimes, students may feel like there isn't enough time to complete all of their schoolwork. However, a little bit of time management can go a long way.Mary Pritchard, interim dean for the College of Health and Human Sciences, suggests students use...

NIU sees decline of graduate student enrollment

By Chelsey Boutan | September 21, 2011

The official 10th day enrollment count shows NIU continued a steady decline of graduate students. This year's graduate enrollment of 5,365 is lower than last year's 5,633. A steady decrease of graduate students started in 2003, when enrollment was 6,651....