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Barsema Hall stands with a sign reading, “College of Business.” NIU’s De La Vega Innovation Lab will host the annual De La Vega Innovation Lab Pitch Competition from 10 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. April 20 at Barsema Hall. (Totus Tuus Keeley | Northern Star)

Second annual De La Vega Pitch Competition to happen

By Victoria Wakeford, News Reporter | February 14, 2024

DeKALB- The De La Vega Innovation Lab is hosting the second annual De La Vega Innovation Lab Pitch Competition for NIU students to gain experience in creating and growing a business of their own. From 10 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. April 20, the De La Vega Innovation...

Jada Samuels holds her checks for $7,000 from the University Pitch Madness competition. Samuels is the CEO of Jada Juice, an all-natural smoothie company. (Courtesy of Jada Samuels)

Young Black student balances business, college

By Gabby Crabtree, News Editor | October 23, 2023

DeKALB – For a lot of students at NIU, their focus is on school and getting to the next step in life; but Jada Samuels, a junior majoring in business, is doing both at the same time.  Samuels runs a small business called Jada Juice. Jada Juice sells...

SGA to host Women’s History Month brunch

By Michael Mollsen, Written Managing Editor | March 6, 2023

DeKALB – The Student Government Association, in collaboration with the National Association of Colored Women’s Club, INC will host a brunch to celebrate Women’s History Month. The brunch will be led by a panel of distinguished women in a variety...