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Recent News About Northern Illinois University
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NORTHERN ILLINOIS UNIVERSITY: NIU Presents Trevor Noah
Join us at the Convocation Center for a night of laughter with Trevor Noah on Saturday, November 10, 2018.
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College football earned $117 million for Illinois schools in 2016
Northern Illinois University football brought in $71,108 per athlete in revenue in 2016, making it the third highest-grossing football program in the state that year, according to a DeKalb Times analysis of U.S. Department of Education data.
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Analysis: NIU football revenue per player ranks 116th in nation
Northern Illinois University's football program earns an average of $71,108 per player annually – the 116th highest rate in the nation – according to a DeKalb Times analysis of federal education data.
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Analysis: Northern Illinois men’s head coaches’ pay ranks sixth in Illinois
Head coaches of Northern Illinois University's men’s teams earn an average of $195,957 annually – the sixth highest average salary in the state – according to a DeKalb Times analysis of federal education data.
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Former state university employee Greenfield paid in $56K to pension fund, could collect $838K in retirement
Former state university employee Raymond Greenfield, who retired in August 2018, saved $55,763 toward a pension over 21 years working for state universities, State Universities Retirement System of Illinois records show.
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Former state university employee Jeria paid in $176K to pension fund, could collect $3.6M in retirement
Former state university employee Jorge Jeria, who retired in August 2018, saved $176,193 toward a pension over 30 years working for state universities, State Universities Retirement System of Illinois records show.
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Former state university employee Lonergan paid in $105K to pension fund, could collect $2.63M in retirement
Former state university employee David Lonergan, who retired in August 2018, saved $104,513 toward a pension over 28 years working for state universities, State Universities Retirement System of Illinois records show.
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NORTHERN ILLINOIS UNIVERSITY: Department of Chemistry and Biochemistry recognized with a CSHEMA Award
For the second year in a row, NIU’s Department of Chemistry and Biochemistry has been recognized by the national professional organization CSHEMA (Campus Safety, Health and Environmental Management Association).
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NORTHERN ILLINOIS UNIVERSITY: Engage Global debuts in Sri Lanka
Days after the Department of Kinesiology and Physical Education’s Sri Lankan visitors left the NIU campus in late April, their hosts already were planning to book flights to Asia for August.
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Analysis: Northern Illinois men’s head coaches’ pay ranks 150th in nation
Head coaches of Northern Illinois University's men’s teams earn an average of $195,957 annually – the 150th highest average salary in the nation – according to a DeKalb Times analysis of federal education data
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CITY OF DEKALB ADVISORY COMMISSION ON DISABILITIES: Full Enforcement of Safe Streets Initiative Parking Restrictions Begins August 16
Phase Four of the Safe Streets Initiative establishes additional parking restrictions east of Annie Glidden Road that includes resident parking areas and parking bans from 2 a.m.
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Which U.S. schools receive the most state student aid?
Northern Illinois University was among U.S. schools that reported receiving the most state financial aid during the 2017-18 academic year, according to a Higher Education Tribune analysis of federal data.
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53 percent of applicants to Northern Illinois University were admitted for fall 2017
At Northern Illinois University, 84 percent of undergraduate students are traditional students - age 24 or younger - and 50 percent are female, according to the latest disclosure from the U.S. Department of Education.
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Former state university employee Tattersall paid in $111K to pension fund, could collect $1.98M in retirement
Former state university employee Patricia Tattersall, who retired in July 2018, saved $110,859 toward a pension over 24 years working for state universities, State Universities Retirement System of Illinois records show.
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Former state university employee Swisher paid in $50K to pension fund, could collect $861K in retirement
Former state university employee Lisabeth Swisher, who retired in July 2018, saved $50,127 toward a pension over 19 years working for state universities, State Universities Retirement System of Illinois records show.
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Former state university employee Sander paid in $43K to pension fund, could collect $687K in retirement
Former state university employee Debra Sander, who retired in July 2018, saved $43,322 toward a pension over 21 years working for state universities, State Universities Retirement System of Illinois records show.
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Former state university employee Sheridan paid in $51K to pension fund, could collect $922K in retirement
Former state university employee James Sheridan, who retired in July 2018, saved $50,671 toward a pension over 17 years working for state universities, State Universities Retirement System of Illinois records show.
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Former state university employee Rosenbaum paid in $29K to pension fund, could collect $476K in retirement
Former state university employee Judy Rosenbaum, who retired in July 2018, saved $29,355 toward a pension over 15 years working for state universities, State Universities Retirement System of Illinois records show.
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Former state university employee Petros paid in $92K to pension fund, could collect $1.64M in retirement
Former state university employee Joan Petros, who retired in July 2018, saved $92,246 toward a pension over 16 years working for state universities, State Universities Retirement System of Illinois records show.
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Former state university employee Xiao paid in $95K to pension fund, could collect $2.26M in retirement
Former state university employee Beiling Xiao, who retired in July 2018, saved $95,137 toward a pension over 26 years working for state universities, State Universities Retirement System of Illinois records show.