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NIU Homecoming Events Begin This Week

By Jessie Schlacks • Oct 19, 2015

Homecoming events are set to kick off this week at Northern Illinois University.

The Huskies will play against Eastern Michigan at 2:30 p.m. this Saturday. As a warm up, NIU students are welcome to tailgate at The Yard.

The spirit of Homecoming is expanding beyond game day.

It Pays To Be Bilingual, Especially For Teachers

By • Sep 29, 2015
Susan Stephens / WNIJ

Bilingual employees are in hot demand. At least that’s what a recent survey by Northern Illinois University found. One of the greatest areas of need is for teachers with skills in more than one language. WNIJ’s Susan Stephens spoke with NIU Professor James Cohen, who specializes in bilingual education.

                                                                                                                         

NIU Interim Budget Considers 'Worst Case' Cuts

By Katie Finlon • Sep 23, 2015
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The chief financial officer at Northern Illinois University says cuts already are being considered after NIU trustees announced an interim budget last week due to the state budget stalemate.

Al Phillips, the vice president of finance at NIU, says those university cuts include food costs and program prioritization.

“While furloughs or layoffs -- depending on what happens with the state -- could be a possibility, it’s not something that we’re actively considering at this time,” Phillips said.

NIU Leaders Talk Budget, Salaries, Job Security With Employees

By • Sep 2, 2015
Susan Stephens / WNIJ

Northern Illinois University leaders held a town hall meeting with employees yesterday to outline budget challenges. NIU President Doug Baker and top administrators talked about efforts to bring in more students and streamlining operations. They also answered questions about whether people will lose jobs under the state’s budget uncertainties.

NIU Offers Free-Tuition Incentive For Football Attendance

By Katie Finlon • Aug 20, 2015
NIU Athletics

Northern Illinois University's goal for football game attendance this year is 6,000 students at each of the six home games. Officials announced a multi-thousand dollar incentive for them to attend. 

If a student attends all six home football games and checks into a special app every time to prove they stayed the whole time, they are eligible to enter a drawing to win tuition for the Spring 2016 semester. 

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