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Gargoyle Doyle: Stone that Speaks
There is something quite humbling about being face-to-face with a creature that has outlived empires.
In 71North, Feb 12, 2026
Ellman announces state funding to support local innovation
GLEN ELLYN – State Senator Laura Ellman announced that a nearly $75,000 grant was awarded to innovative SuperBetter, a game-based learning platform who is partnering with Northern Ill...
In 71North, Entrepreneurship, Feb 11, 2026
Member Spotlight: Jerry Stamos
Member Spotlight: Jerry Stamos
In Spotlight, Studio Member, Feb 07, 2026
Synergy Lab
Synergy Lab: Ready to Turn Your College Experience Into Something More?
In Event, 71North, Feb 06, 2026
How Game Theory Can Inform Environmental Cooperation
Kicking off the Spring 2026 semester of Northern Exposure, we had the pleasure of welcoming Dr. Anna Klis, associate professor in the Department of Economics and a familiar face aroun...
In 71North, Presentation, Feb 06, 2026
Mahdi Vaezi, PhD: NIU Bioplastics Lab: Circular Biocomposites from Regional Residues
This week, Northern Exposure welcomed Dr. Mahdi Vaezi, PhD, associate professor in the Department of Engineering Technology and director of NIU’s Bioplastics Laboratory, for a talk ex...
In 71North, presentation, Feb 06, 2026
ValentInnovation
Come Join the 71North Partnership Studio for Valentinnovation!
In 71North, Feb 05, 2026
Future Founders Competition
Pitch your business idea for a chance to win $30,000! Future Founders is excited to share an incredible opportunity for student entrepreneurs from our longtime partner, Fetch.
In Competition, Challenge, Feb 01, 2026
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Random Hack of Kindness Spring 2026
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71 North hosts Mindful Art for Huskies
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Midnight Hackathon
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Join Random Hacks of Kindness (RHoK) NIU 2025 Transforming Student Wellness Through Innovation
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Morning Brew & Write
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71 North launches new program, Northern Exposure, Where Curiosity Meets Research
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