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Spotlight : Brandon Goff

From Tech Taco Tuesdays to VR Lab: Brandon Goff’s Journey at 71 NorthWhen students walk into the 71 North Partnership Studio, they’re stepping into more than just a space filled with ...

In 71North, Studio members, Spotlight, Aug 03, 2025

Looking for Blender Artist

Are you a talented Blender artist looking for an exciting opportunity to showcase your skills? 71North’s huskiverse is seeking a creative individual to help us create stunning 3D mode...

In 71North, Huskieverse, Opportunity, Featured, Aug 01, 2025

NIU Entrepreneurs Take the Stage at 2025 University Pitch Madness

NIU student entrepreneurs once again made their mark at the 2025 University Pitch Madness Competition, held Tuesday, July 15, at DePaul University in Chicago. This competitive, invita...

In Entrepreneurship, Pitch, Competition, NIU, Jul 25, 2025

NIU student group Proxima Centauri Alpha launched balloon into space

A newly formed student group at Northern Illinois University, Proxima Centauri Alpha has achieved something extraordinary: sending a weather balloon nearly 140,000 feet into the strat...

In Studio member, Student club, Featured, Spotlight, Jul 04, 2025

MIS student Samarth Shiramshetty wins Grand Prize in Education at Stanford University’s TreeHacks

As business graduate student Samarth Shiramshetty earns his M.S. in management information systems from NIU’s College of Business, he cannot help but reflect on how far his interest i...

In NIU, May 14, 2025

Introducing RHoK NIU Spring 2025

Are you passionate about creating positive change in your community? Do you have innovative ideas that could make a real difference? Join us for Random Hacks of Kindness (RHoK) NIU 20...

In 71North, Event, Featured, Mar 05, 2025

Traveling While Black | Understand Civil Rights History

Do you want to educate yourself on the importance of understanding Black History and howto make a positive impact on society? The virtual reality experience “Traveling While Black” is...

In Huskieverse, VR, Black history, Feb 07, 2025

Experience Martin Luther King Jr.'s 'I Have a Dream' Speech in Virtual Reality

Experience Civil Rights History in Virtual RealityHave you ever thought about how cool it would be to go back in time and be in attendance at Martin Luther King Jr.’s “I Have a Dream”...

In Huskieverse, VR, Black history, Feb 01, 2025

Ed.D. alum JA Allen returns to campus to share cartoon-based learning model

An alumnus of the Department of Educational Technology, Research and Assessment has returned to NIU to share his knowledge - and, he hopes, to spark more students to follow his unique...

In Workshop, NIU, Dec 10, 2024