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Northern Illinois University (NIU) is a public research university in DeKalb, Illinois, United States. It was founded as Northern Illinois State Normal School in 1895 by Illinois Governor John P. Altgeld, initially to provide the state with college-educated teachers.

4 days ago · The online catalog can be found at http://catalog.niu.edu. Beginning with the 2006-07 academic year, the online catalog is the definitive version of program descriptions and of academic policies and procedures.

5 days ago · Below is a list of NIU’s undergraduate programs, including majors, minors, certificates of undergraduate study, preprofessional studies, and educator licensure programs.

4 days ago · DeKALB, Ill. – Northern Illinois University will join the Horizon League as a full member with 14 sports set to begin competition in the League for the 2026-27 seasons, NIU and the Horizon League announced Thursday (Feb. 27). The announcement came following a meeting of the NIU Board of Trustees.

Feb 24, 2025 · Northern Illinois University (NIU) is a student-centered, nationally recognized public research university. Through our main campus in DeKalb and our education centers in the region, the university offers more than 100 areas of study, with programs spanning the sciences, humanities, arts, business, engineering, education, health and law.

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