President Peters confers his final NIU degrees
One president. Thirteen years. Seventy-two thousand degrees conferred. This is the legacy of Northern Illinois University President John G. Peters. More >>
College of Law wins ‘Lawyers Feeding Illinois’ competition
The College of Law won the Best Law School category in “Lawyers Feeding Illinois,” a food and fundraising drive and competition held recently by the Illinois State Bar Association to benefit people in Illinois who are facing hunger. More >>
Students win prestigious Fulbright grants to Southeast Asia
The Fulbright U.S. Student Program provides grants for individually designed study/research projects or English teaching assistantships. More >>
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Chicago students help get fish spy camera underwater in Antarctica
WBEZ, May 20, 2013
NIU teams up with Goodwill for move-out week
WREX, May 09, 2013
NIU sports still hoping to be destination
Daily Herald, April 23, 2013
NIU to get stadium upgrades
Chicago Tribune, April 23, 2013
Rockton teams up with NIU MBA students to promote village
Rockford Register Star, April 23, 2013

NIU has embarked on a new multi-year renovation project to transform its campus through upgrades to existing facilities, creation of a new outdoor recreation complex and construction of a new residence hall complex.
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NIU offers nearly 40 summer day and residential camps in DeKalb for students in 1st through 12th grades. From athletics to activism, there's sure to be something of interest to every young learner!
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