NIU’s total spring enrollment is down 2.5 percent from fall 2015 when enrollment was 20,130, NIU President Doug Baker said at a University Council meeting Wednesday.NIU has seen a steady decline in enrollment since 2009 when total enrollment was 24,424....

A new experience, a new home away from home, a new environment; there are many reasons why students choose a specific university -- particularly NIU. Alumni family members were a big factor in deciding to attend NIU, said freshman psychology major Kristine...