Gail Jacky News Today

Life and school can get pretty busy, especially depending on your course load and any extracurricular activities you participate in. It can be hard to balance it all and have time for yourself. With us living in the digital age and on our laptops for most of the day, it would be easy to get...

Studying is essential for college students. While some students may have found their own method of preparing for projects, exams and quizzes, there are others who have not found a suitable studying method or have struggled with studying in some way. Here are some ways students can become comfortable and productive when studying to reduce...

A large part of the college experience is participating in things on and around campus. It can be especially difficult to get involved for those who live off-campus.  One of the trickiest parts of getting involved is that, for most people, it’s completely out of their comfort zone. Believe it or not, nearly every person...

Northern Star DeKALB – ACCESS, PAL and the Writing Center will merge into the Huskie Academic Support Center located in the Founders Memorial Library Learning Commons.  The process has begun and the full implication of the Huskie Academic Support Center will be completed in Fall 2021 to improve the success of NIU students, said Huskie Academic Support Center director Gail Jacky. The goal behind the Huskie Academic Support Center is to provide comprehensive, accessible and dynamic academic su...