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Parking violation fees increased at NIU July 1; remote lots offered for faculty, staff, student use

By Dave Gong | September 19, 2011

Fees and fines for parking on campus have increased for the 2011-2012 academic year. According to a May 10 NIU Today article, the increase in fees for parking passes and fines for parking violations began July 1. The article stated NIU Parking Services...

The University Scholarships Committee seeks an outstanding senior student

By Northern Star Staff | August 29, 2011

The University Scholarships Committee is looking for this year's Lincoln Laureate.The Committee announced Monday it is looking for assistance from faculty and staff to identify an outstanding NIU senior to honor for the 2011-12 academic year, according...

NIU switches things up with a new school logo and motto

By Faith Healy | August 23, 2011

A new academic year brings with it many changes. This year, students may begin to notice a new logo popping up around campus. NIU unveiled its new logo Aug. 15, along with a new motto: "Learning Today, Leading Tomorrow." The logo will be used on all NIU...

NIU launches its first smartphone app

By Shelby Devitt | July 12, 2011

DeKALB | NIU launched NIU Mobile, a new free application for smartphones, in anticipation of the upcoming school year.The NIU Mobile website allows users to select their type of phone to view a list of the features included in the new app and previews...

Don’t blame the RHA; students prioritize

By Letter Writer | November 1, 2010

In reply to Mr. Baker's letter in Thursday's Northern Star--Mr. Baker, in his letter criticizing the Residence Hall Association for holding an NBA watch party on the same day and time of the memorial to a fallen NIU student makes the mistake in assuming...

NIU student attacked

By Northern Star Staff | October 31, 2010

The investigation into the attack of a female student early Saturday morning continues, said NIU Police Sgt. Alan Smith. Smith said police are currently following up on leads on the case but declined to give further comment. According to the NIU Today...

New NIU website helps inform about latest on faculty and staff

New NIU website helps inform about latest on faculty and staff

By David Matz | August 29, 2010

NIU is continuing to expand its already large web presence. On Aug. 23, Media Relations and Internal Communications (MRIC) officially launched its new information and news blog, NIU Today at today.niu.edu. NIU Today was developed by a combined effort...