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Curl denied appeal

By James Krause | October 9, 2017

DeKALB — DeKalb Circuit Judge Robbin Stuckert ruled Friday that William Curl, the man convicted of killing an NIU student in 2010, is not allowed to withdraw his guilty plea.Curl, 41, of DeKalb, pled guilty to the murder of then NIU freshman Antinette...

Faculty Senate discusses proposed legislation that affects admissions

Faculty Senate voices salary concerns

By James Krause | October 5, 2017

DeKALB — Faculty Senate members have developed concerns about the implementation of a salary increase amid faculty contract negotiations.A report from one senator addressed the ongoing negotiations between the United Faculty Alliance, a union representing...

Illinois public higher education takes hit to enrollment numbers

By James Krause | September 25, 2017

Enrollment at state universities in Illinois has been showing a downward trend, including NIU, and officials from universities across the state are looking for reasons and solutions.NIU’s ten-day enrollment numbers were released Sept. 12 and with them...

Presidential search to start fall 2018

By James Krause | September 21, 2017

DeKALB — After meeting with several stakeholder groups over the past several weeks, the Board of Trustees has set a timeline for their search for a permanent president.The Board announced that in the “best interest of the university,” the search...

Former College of Law dean drops suit

By James Krause | September 18, 2017

DeKALB — Lawyers representing NIU and Eric Dannenmaier, former College of Law dean, reached an agreement Friday to dismiss a court case regarding a temporary restraining order filed by Dannenmaier.The matter was dismissed by a joint agreement between...