NIU President Doug Baker highlights several student success stories from the recent spring commencement ceremonies and acknowledges the contributions of faculty, staff, alumni and the community for their support of NIU students and the university throughout the academic year.

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President Doug Baker on celebrating student success

NIU is the home of the Association of Black Culture Centers, and ABCC Executive Director Fred Hord talks about the work of this national organization and its involvement with culture centers at NIU.

Fred Hord on the Association for Black Culture Centers

NIU President Doug Baker talks about the Program Prioritization Academic and Administrative Task Forces’ reports and emphasizes the need for the university community to share feedback on the recommendations.

President Doug Baker on Program Prioritization

NIU's First Lady Dana Stover talks about the upcoming ARTIgras event and celebrating the arts on campus and in our community.

Dana Stover on celebrating the arts

NIU President Doug Baker talks about the university’s collaborative efforts to help build thriving communities and provide students with experiences that prepare them for career and life success.

President Doug Baker on community partnerships

Director of Career Services Strategic Planning and Analysis Brandon Lagana discusses the resources, services and initiatives of his department and identifies opportunities for faculty and staff to further guide students along their journey toward career success.

Brandon Lagana on making connections with Career Services

NIU President Doug Baker highlights some recent successes of students, faculty and staff and encourages the university community to join him in celebrating their accomplishments.

President Baker on celebrating accomplishment

Brett updates us on the current trends in Information Technology and how his team is responding to needs in wireless, cloud computing, and enterprise operations.

Vice President of Information Technology Brett Coryell on university IT initiatives

NIU President Doug Baker reflects on state funding for higher education and highlights NIU's strategic positioning, strengths, and continuing impact throughout the region.

President Doug Baker on the call for legislators to support higher education funding

NIU College of Law associate professor Yolanda King previews NIU's upcoming Diversity Dialogues, the first of which will focus on issues related to the First Amendment, free speech and lawful assembly.

Yolanda King on the First Amendment, free speech and lawful assembly

Division of Outreach, Engagement and Regional Development vice president Anne Kaplan talks about the origins of the division and the function and accomplishments of NIU Outreach programs and initiatives.

Anne Kaplan on the evolution and impact of NIU's outreach efforts

NIU President Doug Baker talks about NIU's involvement in the nationwide SUPER SCIENCE TUESDAY initiative and the university's continuing support of science, research, and innovation.

President Doug Baker on the importance of science and research at NIU

Emergency Management Coordinator Kyle Ullmark talks about NIU's upcoming Severe Weather Preparedness exercise and the university's efforts and resources available to inform the public on what to do in an emergency situation.

Kyle Ullmark on severe weather and emergency preparedness at NIU

NIU President Doug Baker recaps the recent Unity Rally for a State Budget and shares several students’ stories on their appreciation of their favorite NIU faculty and staff.

President Doug Baker on rallying for a state budget and faculty impacting the lives of NIU students

Vice President for University Advancement Catherine Squires talks about why she loves fundraising for her alma mater and highlights the collaborative efforts of the NIU Foundation and Alumni Association in supporting the great work of the university.

Catherine Squires on the role of the NIU Foundation

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