Throughout all of NIU’s colleges, a series of features called “Huskie Spotlight” offer a glimpse into our students’ myriad journeys. The variety is reflected also
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CEET’s J. C. La Barbera & his mom become first multi-gen Lincoln Student Laureates
When Joseph “J. C.” La Barbera learned he had been selected Northern Illinois University’s Lincoln Student Laureate, the first person he contacted was a previous
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On Nov. 14th: `The Road to 2035: Engineering Breakthroughs Today’
Northern Illinois University’s College of Engineering and Engineering Technology (CEET) will host its annual Innovation Showcase on Friday, November 14th at the Engineering Building, 590
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CEET’s 10% growth contributes to NIU’s overall 4.3% enrollment increase
Northern Illinois University continues to build momentum, reporting a 4.3% overall enrollment increase this fall. The university now serves 16,078 students, reflecting significant gains among
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Rockford TV station turns spotlight on Huskie Motorsports at STEM Festival
Curiosity fueled Ally Coker’s interest in joining the Huskie Motorsports team. This past weekend, following her passion led to the sophomore mechanical engineering major getting
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CEET prof’s video series empowers next generation of mechanical engineers
“What advice would you give to students just starting your major?” Answers to that simple, straightforward question form the foundation of a video series created
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Empowering undergraduates through research: NIU Bioplastics Lab in focus
At the NIU Bioplastics Lab, a branch of WASTE Labs, lint becomes plastic, soy turns into packaging and hemp is reshaped into building materials. Also
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CEET duo’s robotic guide dog idea fetches attention at regional competition
Engineering is at the heart of entrepreneurship, a truth that Han Ju and Rudy Ruelas II have embraced in their first year as NIU engineering
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Congratulations to the 2025 Staff, Faculty and Student Award Winners
Congratulations to this year’s honorees at the Scholarship, Staff, Faculty and Student Awards ceremony. Held on May 2 at the NIU Convocation Center, the awards
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CEET’s first doctoral graduate reflects on journey: `Every setback is a lesson’
Growing up in India, Dheeban Kumar was drawn to the logic of mathematics and the precision of science—an early fascination that would later guide his
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