Northern Illinois University

06/04/2026

We're so excited to welcome new Huskies and their families to the NIU community during Orientation this week! 🐾

Confirm your enrollment and register for Orientation in your Next Steps Portal. 🐾 Visit niu.edu/orientation for more info.

06/02/2026

We're full of for our NIU Law Class of 2026 grads! ⚖️🎓
Visit niu.canto.com/v/Commencement for a full album of commencement photos.

06/01/2026

The NIU Holmes Student Center will be lit red tonight, June 1, in honor of NIU Baseball's first NCAA tournament win in program history over Coastal Carolina and to commemorate a truly historic season!

🔴✨ go.niu.edu/huskie-pride-lights

06/01/2026

Ready to dig into something new? 🌱 Stop by the first floor of Founders Memorial Library to pick up free vegetable and flower seeds and start your next gardening adventure, whether you’ve got a backyard, a balcony or just a sunny windowsill.

Extra seed packets at home? Don’t let them go to waste. Donate your unused or partially used seeds and help our campus grow greener together. It’s a simple way to support sustainability, share resources and spread a little joy. For more information, visit libguides.niu.edu/seedlibrary or contact Kimberly Shotick at [email protected].

06/01/2026

NIU celebrates LGBTQ+ Pride Month and our ongoing, year-round commitment to allyship and belonging. Thank you to our campus community for your support!
🖤🤎🏳️‍⚧️🏳️‍🌈🐾❤️

05/29/2026

05/28/2026

Join fellow Huskies and friends at Fatty's Pub and Grille in DeKalb on Fri., May 29 at 7 p.m. to watch NIU Baseball take on Coastal Carolina and be part of this unforgettable run!

History is happening. Don't watch it alone!

The freshly minted MAC Champion NIU Baseball Huskies take on the Coastal Carolina Chanticleers tomorrow night, Friday, May 29, at 7 p.m. CST on ESPN+ as part of the Tallahassee Regional in the NCAA Championship Baseball Tournament.

It's the Huskies' first appearance in an NCAA Championship Baseball Tournament since 1972, and we're hosting a watch party in DeKalb!

Join fellow Huskies and friends at Fatty's Pub & Grille in DeKalb on May 29 at 7 p.m. to watch the game and be part of this unforgettable run! Food and beverages will be available for purchase.

Fatty's is located at 1312 W. Lincoln Highway in DeKalb.

Bring your friends and Huskie energy to Fatty's Friday night!

05/28/2026

ICYMI: NIU’s push toward a more sustainable future reached a visible milestone this month, when Nicor Gas presented a $311,000 rebate and incentives check to the university in recognition of measurable energy savings.

Visit go.niu.edu/ygnejn to learn more about the energy partnership.

05/26/2026

We’re less than week away from the kick-off of Orientation at NIU and we can’t wait to welcome Huskies to campus!

Confirm your enrollment and register for Orientation in your Next Steps Portal. 🐾 Visit niu.edu/orientation for more info.

05/25/2026

NIU is closed Mon., May 25 in observance of Memorial Day. Today, and every day, we honor and remember those who have served and sacrificed for our country.