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An NIU sign is pictured in the MLK Commons. Five international students had their visas revoked, according to NIU officials. (Ethan Rodriguez | Northern Star)

5 NIU international student visas revoked, university officials confirm

By Austin Lamb and Devin Oommen | April 10, 2025

DeKALB – Five international students have had their visas revoked, according to NIU officials. The university confirmed the visa revocations in a statement to the Northern Star.  “The university is working directly with each student to ensure...

Laurie Elish Piper provides an update to the University Council about the university’s efforts to trim its budget deficit. According to Elish Piper, NIU is not the only university reigning in its spending. (Grace Kilbreath | Northern Star)

NIU vice president addresses concerns around student visas, budget implementation

By Joseph Ndu, Senior News Reporter | April 3, 2025

DeKALB - University Council met Wednesday to address federal crackdown on visa students by the Trump administration and the implementation of NIU’s proposed budget plans. CONCERNS ABOUT VISA STUDENTS NIU Vice President and Provost Laurie Elish-Piper...

DeKalb Police receive over 30 credit card fraud complaints

By Northern Star Staff | March 21, 2012

Last week, the DeKalb Police Department received over 30 complaints of Visa credit card fraud. DeKalb Police Lt. Gary Spangler said he wasn’t sure if Visa getting compromised was a wide-spread problem. However, Spangler said many people in the area...

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