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Did you know our NIU Homecoming tradition dates back to a series of 11 football games against alumni teams that began in...
09/24/2026

Did you know our NIU Homecoming tradition dates back to a series of 11 football games against alumni teams that began in 1903, making it the oldest major-college tradition in the state and one of the longest in the country.

Make plans to join us and celebrate our 119th NIU Homecoming, Oct. 5-11, 2026: niu.edu/homecoming

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Huskies don't miss Student Appreciation Day at Huskie Books & Gear, Sept. 23 & 24! Stop by the NIU Holmes Student Center...
09/23/2026

Huskies don't miss Student Appreciation Day at Huskie Books & Gear, Sept. 23 & 24! Stop by the NIU Holmes Student Center location between 9 a.m. & 5 p.m. or visit them online for 25% off all clothing and gifts! 🐾 📲 bkstr.com/niustore

Students that stop by Huskie Books & Gear and spend $20 or more will be entered into a raffle to win NIU merch!

There's just something special about fall on campus. 🍂😊 Drop an emoji in the comments to let us know your favorite part ...
09/22/2026

There's just something special about fall on campus. 🍂😊

Drop an emoji in the comments to let us know your favorite part of the season. 🍎🎃🍁🌻

09/21/2026

A tradition is making waves again—the Recycled Boat Race returns Tues., Oct. 6 at the East Lagoon. 🚣 💦

Teams must pre-register via the sign-up form on Huskie Hub by Sept. 29: calendar.niu.edu/event/2026-recycled-boat-race

09/17/2026

Elevate your leadership skills and your public service impact with the state’s top ranked Master of Public Administration (MPA) degree among public and private institutions. The NIU MPA is a rigorous 21-month program for pre- and early-career students that includes a paid internship and prepares you to serve in local government and other related fields. Conveniently located at our NIU-Naperville campus, classes meet in the evenings.

Visit go.niu.edu/MPA to learn more and apply today!

Join us this Sat., Sept. 19 from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. as NIU STEAM's STEM Fest 2026 transforms the heart of NIU’s campus in...
09/16/2026

Join us this Sat., Sept. 19 from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. as NIU STEAM's STEM Fest 2026 transforms the heart of NIU’s campus into a giant laboratory of learning where families, students, educators and community members can explore science, technology, engineering, arts and mathematics through interactive experiences.

📆 Visit go.niu.edu/stemfest to plan your day and check out this year's exhibitors!

📍 MLK Commons, NIU Holmes Student Center, NIU University Libraries & Swen Parson Hall

🎊 Kick off Latino Heritage Month on Sept. 16 at the Opening celebration from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. in the Carl Sandburg Audi...
09/15/2026

🎊 Kick off Latino Heritage Month on Sept. 16 at the Opening celebration from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. in the Carl Sandburg Auditorium in the NIU Holmes Student Center. Enjoy a music medley performed by Mariachi NIU.

Visit go.niu.edu/latino-heritage-month for a full list of events.

🤗 Aww...we loved having the Huskie fam back on campus! Visit niu.canto.com/b/KA303 to download your family portraits and...
09/15/2026

🤗 Aww...we loved having the Huskie fam back on campus! Visit niu.canto.com/b/KA303 to download your family portraits and don't forget to make plans to help us celebrate our 119th NIU Homecoming, Oct. 5-11!

📣 Calling all currently enrolled Huskies! Tell us why you love NIU! 🎥❤️ Adobe is sponsoring our Homecoming Video Competi...
09/14/2026

📣 Calling all currently enrolled Huskies!
Tell us why you love NIU! 🎥❤️ Adobe is sponsoring our Homecoming Video Competition and is asking students to submit a 30-60 second self-made video sharing why they love NIU and why they have .

Winners of the video contest will be announced during Homecoming Week and the first place winner will receive $500, the second place winner will receive $300 and the third place winner will receive $200.

Visit go.niu.edu/fv4158 for contest details and make your submission by the Sept. 25 deadline.

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