NIU announced Friday the hiring of former Baltimore Ravens running backs coach Thomas Hammock to be the 23rd head coach in program history. The 37-year-old graduated from NIU in 2002 with a Bachelor’s degree in marketing.Hammock’s hiring is following...

NIU’s athletic department announced their strategic plan for 2018-2021 Nov. 16, outlining how they will move forward with improvements to university athletics.This is its second three-year plan, and it is based on four pillars: student-athlete experience,...

Northern Illinois University’s observatory is more than just a highlight on a guided tour, or the cheapest date on campus. It’s a rare opportunity to take an in-depth look at the stars for free.The observatory is the dome perched on top of Davis Hall,...

When thinking of going to college, I never thought I would end up at NIU.You may feel the same way, but after reading these 20 signs, you might decide you are a Huskie at heart.1. You don’t mind living in the middle of a corn field.via GIPHY 2. A million...

Most NIU students live in DeKalb or in surrounding areas of the town. There’s a decent amount of things to do on campus, but what about off campus? That's where students need to look to spice up their hangout sessions. My favorite place to go is Common...

DeKALB — NIU officials introduced its partnership with Discover Tuesday by unveiling the code_orange program space, which can be found in the lower level of the Founders Memorial Library.The word “code” refers to the focus on software development...