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Annual review of former president released

By Madison Kacer | July 10, 2017

DeKALB | The Board of Trustees released its annual review of former President Doug Baker on the last day of his term, identifying four initiatives upon which officials will now focus.The evaluation, which is completed annually per Baker’s contract and...

Federal aid programs jeopardized

By Lindsey Salvatelli | July 10, 2017

DeKALB — Though interest rates for federal student loans are seeing an increase because of annual fluctuation, other avenues for federal financial aid may see significant change if proposals made by President Donald Trump’s administration are passed.Direct...

Trustees elect new leadership: Board holds vote at Thursday meeting

By Lindsey Salvatelli | June 19, 2017

DeKALB — The next Board of Trustees meeting will see Trustee Wheeler Coleman as its chair.Coleman, who will replace Chair John Butler, was elected in a secret ballot during Thursday’s meeting.In compliance with NIU Law and related regulations, the...

President Doug Baker’s severance package to be roughly $600K

By Madison Kacer | June 15, 2017

DeKALB | The severance package President Doug Baker will receive following his June 30 resignation totals about $600,000.The total includes the equivalent to one year of Baker’s base salary, which is $450,000 and “applicable benefits;” $137,500...

Provost Lisa Freeman to take over as president following Doug Baker’s resignation

By Madison Kacer | June 15, 2017

DeKALB | Provost Lisa Freeman will be assuming the role of President Doug Baker immediately following the enactment of his resignation June 30, making her NIU’s first female president.While Freeman holds the position on an interim basis per the presidential...

President Doug Baker announces resignation

By Madison Kacer | June 15, 2017

DeKALB | President Doug Baker announced his choice to resign a year prior to the end of his contract during a Thursday Board of Trustees meeting.The Office of the Executive Inspector General, a state watchdog agency, released a report May 31 about its...

President Doug Baker said he will resign June 30. 

President Baker to resign June 30

By Northern Star Staff | June 15, 2017

President Doug Baker said he will resign June 30. 

State watchdog agency releases report about two-year Baker investigation

By Lindsey Salvatelli | May 31, 2017

DeKALB | The Executive Ethics Commission released the Office of Executive Inspector General, a state agency that investigates allegations of misconduct, final report regarding a two-year investigation into NIU’s procurement and hiring practices that...

From playwriting to starring in his own local TV show, media studies professor Matt Swan has led an interesting life all leading up to his teaching career.

Professor reveals secrets

By Victoria Lunacek | May 8, 2017

From playwriting to starring in his own local TV show, media studies professor Matt Swan has led an interesting life all leading up to his teaching career.