Williston Hall News Today

DeKALB – NIU President Lisa Freeman announced at Wednesday’s University Council meeting that, barring any other issues, financial aid packages should be sent out to first-year students by the end of next week and to returning students within the next couple of weeks. Freeman gave a presentation about NIU’s budget along with its deficit and...

DeKALB – An $18 million operating deficit for the fiscal year 2023 was reported by NIU’s Finance, Audit, Compliance, Facilities and Operations Committee.  The deficit of $18,563,414 is in part the result of the university earning $4.6 million less than budgeted in revenue from Sales and Miscellaneous and Investment income in its structural budget. The...

Editor’s note: This piece is part of  an investigative news series called “What’s Up With?” You can fill out the form for potential coverage of a topic here. DeKALB – Plans are underway to renovate NIU campus buildings including Watson Hall and Reavis Hall; however, nearby DuSable Hall is not a part of any renovation...

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  DeKALB – Tuesday, Nov. 8 is election day for the midterm elections. This means Illinoisans will be able to cast their votes for governor, congress and local positions regarding Illinois politics. NIU students discuss the importance of midterm elections.   

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Wheaton history buffs will fan out across the city next month to distribute "Pride in Preservation" signs recognizing more than 160 landmarks in town.