Articles filed under Northern Illinois University
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For NIU’s Lynch, the numbers tell the storyOct 19, 2012 4:33 pm - NIU coach Dave Doeren knew quarterback Jordan Lynch was going to be this good. Lynch, the junior from Mt. Carmel High School, was added to the Manning Watch list Friday ...
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NIU names local people distinguished alumniOct 17, 2012 2:21 pm - Among six distinguished alumni honored this year by Northern Illinois University in DeKalb were two people with deep ties to the Northwest suburbs — Rita Athas and Howar...
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Elburn man among 9 charged in scheme at NIUOct 16, 2012 9:48 pm - An Elburn man is among nine current or former Northern Illinois University employees charged with using a secret bank account to funnel away thousands of dollars for the...
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NIU defensive back Moore grabs top honorsOct 15, 2012 1:00 pm - Northern Illinois cornerback Marlon Moore was named Mid-American Conference West Division Defensive Player of the Week, league officials announced Monday. Moore, a true...
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NIU honors Rozner as Distinguished AlumniOct 13, 2012 1:32 pm - After leaving Northern Illinois University in 1984 with a degree in journalism, award-winning sports writer and columnist Barry Rozner never strayed too far from his alm...
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NIU's Peters stepping down after 13 yearsOct 11, 2012 6:00 pm - With a nod to the college's triumphs and tragedies during his 13-year tenure, Northern Illinois University President John Peters announced his retirement Thursday. Peter...
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Ellett sisters excelling at NIUSep 26, 2012 11:20 pm - Hampshire’s Ellett sisters are enjoying success on the collegiate links as members of the Northern Illinois University women’s golf team. The Elletts recently helped NIU...
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Missouri, Northern Iowa, ODU join MAC wrestlingSep 19, 2012 11:57 am - CLEVELAND — The University of Missouri, the University of Northern Iowa and Old Dominion University have joined the Mid-American Conference as affiliate members in wrest...
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Falcons’ Turner faces DUI chargesSep 18, 2012 4:54 pm - ATLANTA — Atlanta Falcons running back Michael Turner was jailed on charges of drunken driving and speeding early Tuesday, just hours after he scored a touchdown in the ...
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Enrollment down at NIU, but freshman class growsSep 12, 2012 5:14 pm - Northern Illinois University says fall enrollment is down by almost 5 percent but its incoming freshman class is larger than last year’s. The university said Wednesday t...