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Lisa Freeman begins to cry as the Board applauds her after approving Freeman for contract negotiations to become NIU's first female president.

Freeman approved for contract negotiations

By Jessie Kern | September 13, 2018

Lisa Freeman begins to cry as the Board applauds her after approving Freeman for contract negotiations to become NIU's first female president.

University Council addresses enrollment decline

University Council addresses enrollment decline

By James Krause | September 13, 2018

Student Association President Khiree Cross and Tristan Martin, speaker of the Senate, address the University Council during their meeting Wednesday.

Acting President Lisa Freeman discusses her possible presidency in her office.

Freeman reconsiders her candidacy

By Jessie Kern | July 23, 2018

DeKALB — After unexpectedly stepping into the role of acting president for the last year, Lisa Freeman has reconsidered her candidacy for president.NIU has been preparing for the presidential search after Doug Baker’s unexpected departure in June...

Pass/Fail: Freeman stands against hatred, SA needs to update policies

By Lucas Skye | March 22, 2018

PassActing President Lisa Freeman re-affirms stance against hatred.Acting President Lisa Freeman publically denounced the unauthorized posting of white supremacist propaganda on March 18.“We cannot give into that ignorance,” said Freeman in a Facebook...

Freeman: hatred opposes university’s fundamentals

By Northern Star Staff | March 19, 2018

Hate flyers, stickers and posters have been spotted around campus.Acting President Lisa Freeman condemned the postings and said the message being distributed does not align with the university's mission of diversity and equality, according to a March...

The ‘king’ of NIU takes his leave

By Lindsey Salvatelli | March 19, 2018

Board of Trustees member Bob Boey has moved onto another job: retirement.Boey has held many positions on the Board of Trustees and within its committees since 1996, including chairperson from 1997 to 1999.Boey has contributed his leadership to many construction...

Supreme Court hears union fees case

By James Krause | March 5, 2018

Oral arguments presented to the Supreme Court Feb. 26 could overturn a precedent requiring employees represented by unions pay union fees.The case brought to the high court is Janus v. American Federation of State, County and Municipal Employees Council...

NIU continues to advocate for undocumented students

By James Krause | February 5, 2018

DeKALB — NIU is working to assist students that are part of the Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals program with a month remaining before its expiration deadline.The deadline for legislation that would continue to allow renewals of legal status for...

Circles and Ciphers brings students together

Circles and Ciphers brings students together

By Batul Cutlerywala | January 21, 2018

DEkALB | Circles and Ciphers, a restorative justice group, visited campus and used hip hop to spread awareness about social justice issues.A large crowd of different backgrounds were in attendance Wednesday to show unity for a planned event to honor Rev....

Protesters gather outside president’s office

By James Krause | November 27, 2017

DEKALB — Protesters chanted and marched outside of Altgeld Hall Nov. 20 to protest a contract negotiation process they feel has been unfair because of actions carried out by NIU’s bargaining team.The rally was organized by the American Federation...

Gun violence prompts NIU response

By Jessie Kern | November 2, 2017

DeKALB — The recent spark in gun-related incidents on and around campus inspired a second community meeting during which students, campus officials and local law enforcement addressed safety concerns and initiatives.NIU employees including acting President...

Dennis L. Barsema, Vice Chair of the Board of Trustees, speaks at a Sept. 14 meeting.  

Out-of-state students to get in-state tuition

By Michael Urbanec | October 26, 2017

Dennis L. Barsema, Vice Chair of the Board of Trustees, speaks at a Sept. 14 meeting. 
 

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