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    The Illini moved to 2-0 on the season with an 80-61 win over Northern Illinois University in their first ever meeting. An announced crowd of over 14,900 watched Brandon Paul score 20 points in the first half and Illinois put 5 players in double figures to get the win. (Illinois Sports -- Rivals.com)

    Items in NIU study for Mattoon have a familiar ring to them  Nov 16, 2009
    MATTOON Some sections of the local government study by the Northern Illinois University Center for Governmental Studies may sound familiar to Mattoon officials. There are challenges amid the city s daily workings that can be traced to a mix of governing structures at city hall, according to the 121-page draft report of the NIU study, commissioned by the city council and submitted earlier this month for review and possible corrections to produce the final version. (Mattoon Journal-Gazette, IL)

    BuEComm personnel train for mass shootings  Nov 16, 2009
    City of DeKalb telecommunicators Linda Besler and Heide Durham presented the program based on their experiences during the shooting at Northern Illinois University in February 2008. The program stressed the importance of pre-planning and training for such events as well as developing an interoperability of communications between all emergency departments including fire, police and EMS.. (Princeton Bureau County Republican, IL)

    EIU to present 'Re-encountering Shakespeare' literature conference  Nov 13, 2009
    At 9 a.m., Alexandra Bennett of Northern Illinois University will present Her Infinite Variety: The Women of Shakespeare s World. Bennett has brought her professional acting experience to classes, summer Shakespeare, workshops for school teachers, and Elderhostel seminars. (Mattoon Journal-Gazette, IL)

    Blaine-Mammen  Nov 12, 2009
    The groom is a 2000 graduate of Mendota Township High School and a 2005 graduate of Northern Illinois University, where he earned a Bachelor of Science degree in mechanical engineering. He is employed as a design engineer by eServ in Peoria. (Princeton Bureau County Republican, IL)

    More soldiers bring home war wounds  Nov 12, 2009
    He's currently a student at Northern Illinois University, aspiring to become a museum curator or historian, and could very well go back to Afghanistan to fight. "I just feel very fortunate," Bryant said. (MSNBC -- Terrorism)

    Study: Young T. rex survived nasty scrap with peer  Nov 9, 2009
    Joe Peterson, a paleontologist at Northern Illinois University, said the snout and upper jaw of the Tyrannosaurus rex have deep puncture wounds consistent with the flesh-tearing teeth of another T. rex. Researchers theorize the scrap may have been over a show of dominance or a territorial dispute. (Montana Standard, MT)

    Partial List of Recent Mass Shootings in U.S.  Nov 7, 2009
    Feb. 14, 2008: Former student Steven Kazmierczak, 27, opened fire in a lecture hall at Northern Illinois University in DeKalb, fatally shooting five students and wounding 18 others before committing suicide. Dec. 5, 2007: 19-year-old Robert A. Hawkins opened fire with a rifle in Omaha, Neb. (Fox News)

    NIU draft report looks at efficiency, some city manpower changes  Nov 6, 2009
    MATTOON The Northern Illinois University Center for Governmental Studies analysis of Mattoon city government sums up its objective in one passage. The goal of the analysis is to help the Mayor, Council and staff maximize the City s many assets by identifying areas where change may be beneficial, or where alternative approaches are seen as a means to positively affect service and program delivery. (Mattoon Journal-Gazette, IL)

    T. Rex Teens Fought as Viciously as Human Kids  Nov 5, 2009
    "Jane has what we call a boxer's nose," said researcher Joe Peterson, a paleontologist at Northern Illinois University in Dekalb, who helped unearth Jane in Mont 000017A4 ana in 2001. "Her snout bends slightly to the left. It was probably broken and healed back crooked.". (Fox News)

    Terrible Teens: T. Rex Bones Tell of Fierce Fight  Nov 5, 2009
    Joe Peterson, a geologist with Northern Illinois University, is shown here with the skeleton of a teenage dinosaur known as Jane. (Scott Walstrom, Northern Illinois University) ... Peterson, a geologist with Northern Illinois University in DeKalb, was a student when he began helping scientists from NIU carefully excavate the bones that are now known as "Jane," although no one knows if the skeleton is a male or female. (ABC News)

    NIU Athletics to Host MILES for MYLES Walk Saturday  Nov 3, 2009
    Northern Illinois University athletics will join universities across the nation on Nov. 7 in hosting "Miles for Myles.". The 10 a.m. run/walk for cancer awareness will honor Myles Brand, the NCAA President who died of pancreatic cancer Sept. 16. (Nabc.com)

    Gertrude Witalka  Nov 3, 2009
    She was a graduate of Princeton High School and St. Francis Nursing School in Peoria, continuing her nursing education at Northern Illinois University, Bradley and Illinois Valley Community College. She became the head surgical nurse at St. Francis Hospital in Peoria and later retired as school nurse at LaSalle-Peru High School after 20 years. (Princeton Bureau County Republican, IL)

    Teenage Tyrannosaur suffered a bite from a rival  Nov 3, 2009
    In the , a team led by Joseph Peterson of Northern Illinois University look at "Jane," the prize T. Rex of the Burpee Museum of Natural History in Rockford, Ill ... (Northern Illinois University). (USA Today -- Tech)

    Terrible Teens Of T. Rex: Young Tyrannosaurs Did Serious Battle Against Each Other  Nov 3, 2009
    In a new scientific paper, researchers from Northern Illinois University and the Burpee Museum of Natural History in Rockford report that adolescent tyrannosaurs got into some serious scraps with their peers. The evidence can be found on Jane, the museum's prized juvenile Tyrannosaurus rex, discovered in 2001 in Montana. (Science Daily)

    Study: T. rex teens fought, disfigured each other  Nov 3, 2009
    Peterson, a Northern Illinois University geologist, added that well-preserved Jane is the first known juvenile T. rex with bite marks. Her injuries are described in a paper published in the journal Palaios. (MSNBC -- Technology)

    UCLA stabbing puts mental health on campuses back in focus  Nov 1, 2009
    The Virginia Tech killings were followed last year by a deadly attack at Northern Illinois University in which a former graduate student killed five students and himself. Since the two incidents, campuses are more on guard and aggressive about these issues, said Brian Van Brunt, president-elect of the American College Counseling Association. (Boston Globe)

    Plenty of homework ahead on NIU study  Oct 30, 2009
    MATTOON Even with the Northern Illinois University government study draft in hand, Mattoon city officials have plenty of homework ahead to complete the effort. Earlier this month, the NIU school of govenrment analysis team sent a draft of the study on Mattoon city government. (Mattoon Journal-Gazette, IL)

    You awarded ICCFA scholarship  Oct 29, 2009
    You will transfer to Northern Illinois University next fall to pursue an accounting major. She was also a 2009 IVCC Foundation 21st Century Scholars Society recipient, and won scholarships from the Illinois Association of Collegiate Registrars and Admissions Officers and Tri-County Opportunities Council. (Princeton Bureau County Republican, IL)

    Georgetown Falls in Sexual Health Survey  Oct 29, 2009
    Georgetown tied with the University of Cincinnati and Northern Illinois University. Carol Day, director of health education services at Georgetown, said that she was not surprised with the low ranking because of the universitys Catholic status. (The Hoya, Washington DC)

    Susan Carter assumes CFO post at KBR  Oct 28, 2009
    Carter holds an M.B.A. from Northern Illinois University and a B.S. in Accounting from Indiana University. She is a CPA and a former member of the board of directors for Lyondell Chemical Co.. (FCW.com)

    Northern Illinois DE, Iraq veteran Coffman plays for 'the fallen'  Oct 22, 2009
    By Scott Walstrom, Northern Illinois University. Northern Illinois defensive end Jake Coffman spent two tours of duty in Iraq while a member of the Marines where he was an engineer, setting up equipment for combat units to use. (USA Today -- Sports)

    Mattoon OKs more than $153,000 for replacement meter equipment  Oct 21, 2009
    In other business, Mayor Dave Cline acknowledged during the presentations and communications session that a first draft of the Northern Illinois University governmental study arrived at Mattoon City Hall last week. Council members and city staff are proofing the draft before sending it back to the NIU analysis team contracted this year to complete the study on streamlining city operations. (Mattoon Journal-Gazette, IL)

    Northern Illinois Retains Possession Of LeWang Cup  Oct 21, 2009
    - Northern Illinois University scored two early goals on its way to a 5-1 victory over the University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee men's soccer team Tuesday afternoon at the NIU Soccer Complex. The Huskies (7-6-1) do maintain possession of the LeWang Cup with the win over the Panthers (3-9-2). (Uwmpanthers.com)

    Bedrock of a holy city: the historical importance of Jerusalem's geology  Oct 20, 2009
    In a new analysis of historical documents and detailed geological maps, Michael Bramnik of Northern Illinois University will add new geological accents to this pivotal moment in human history in a presentation Tuesday, October 20 at the annual meeting of the Geological Society of America in Portland ... After the meeting contact: Michael Bramnik Department of Geology and Environmental Geoscience / Department of History Northern Illinois University Davis Hall 312, Normal Road DeKalb, IL 60115. (EurekAlert!)

    Panthers Head To NIU Tuesday Before Hosting Valpo On The Weekend  Oct 20, 2009
    The LeWang Cup will be on the line Tuesday afternoon, as the University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee men's soccer team hits the road to battle Northern Illinois University in a 3 p.m. start. Then, on the weekend, the Panthers welcome Valparaiso University to Engelmann Field for a league match-up against the Crusaders in an important game in the league standings. (Uwmpanthers.com)

    Hero of Ill. shooting turns villain for some  Oct 16, 2009
    A tough-talking police chief hailed as a hero for leading his men into a Northern Illinois University classroom last year after a gunman opened fire is now seen by some as a villain, of sorts, and is in danger of losing his $199,000-a-year job ... shooting turns villain for some Articles (10-15) 17:00 PDT Chicago (AP) -- A tough-talking police chief hailed as a hero for leading his men into a Northern Illinois University classroom last year after a gunman opened fire is now seen by some as a... (San Francisco Chronicle -- Crime)

    Rowley-Petrin  Oct 15, 2009
    The bride is a 2003 graduate of Princeton High School and received her bachelor;s degree in special education from Northern Illinois University in 2007 ... He received his bachelor;s degree in history with teacher certification from Northern Illinois University in 2007 and a master;s degree in special education from Dominican University in 2009. (Princeton Bureau County Republican, IL)

    IVCC's annual College Night  Oct 14, 2009
    Colleges and universities expected to participate are: Augustana College, Aurora University, Blackburn College, Bradley University, Carthage College, Columbia College, Concordia University, Cottey College, Creighton University, DePaul University, DeVry University, Dominican University, Eastern Illinois University, Elmhurst College, Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University, Eureka College, Finlandia University, Illinois College, Illinois State University, Illinois Wesleyan University, Joliet Junior... (Princeton Bureau County Republican, IL)

    IVCC will host State University Transfer Day  Oct 14, 2009
    Representatives from the following universities will be available to meet with interested students at IVCC;s fair: Chicago State University, Eastern Illinois University, Southern Illinois University Edwardsville, Illinois State University, Northern Illinois University, Southern University at Carbondale, University of Illinois at Chicago, University of Illinois at Springfield, University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign and Western Illinois University. This is an opportunity for students and area... (Princeton Bureau County Republican, IL)

    Nine to be honored with EIU alumni awards during Homecoming  Oct 12, 2009
    She also serves as an adjunct professor at Northern Illinois University, where she earned her doctorate. The recipient of numerous awards throughout her career, including the 2008 Monarch Award from the Illinois Association of School Business Officials and the 2006 Those Who Excel award from the Illinois State Board of Education, Crates resides in Algonquin. (Mattoon Journal-Gazette, IL)

    Four vie for Muscatine city administrator job  Oct 10, 2009
    He graduated with a bachelor s degree in political science from the University of Illinois in Champaign-Urbana, and followed with a master s degree in public administration from Northern Illinois University in DeKalb, where he followed his academics with an internship. He worked with the city of DeKalb for more than nine years. (Muscatine Journal, IO)

    Playboy Enterprises Names Scott Liss Regional Advertising Sales Manager for the Midwest  Oct 3, 2009
    Liss is a graduate of Northern Illinois University with a Bachelor of Arts degree in Business Communications. Playboy is one of the most recognized and popular consumer brands in the world. (Yahoo! Wire -- Entertainment News)

    A Tribute to Myles Brand (1942-2009)  Oct 2, 2009
    NAADD President Tim McMurray, senior associate athletics director at Northern Illinois University "On behalf of the entire NAADD membership, our thoughts and prayers are with Dr. Brand's family - both immediate and extended. He was truly a beacon of reform and change in higher education and intercollegiate athletics. His contributions will be missed, but they also leave a legacy that will benefit the lives of all those connected to our member institutions.". NACMA President Jeff Bain, director... (Nacda.com)

    Smart-Tek Appoints New Director and Issuance of Shares Under Marketing Partner Agreement  Sep 30, 2009
    Mr. Naccarato has a J.D. from Western State University, an MBA from DePaul University and an undergraduate degree in accounting from Northern Illinois University. The Company also announced today the issuance of 45 million restricted shares of the Company's common stock to Brina Bonar, a director of the Company. (CCNMatthews Press Releases)

    Tewksbury woman receives alumni award  Sep 26, 2009
    The College of Liberal Arts and Sciences at Northern Illinois University recently announced the 50 recipients of its Golden Anniversary Alumni Award, including Susan Tomlinson of Tewksbury, a scientific software developer at Vertex Pharmaceuticals in Tewksbury. The award honors individuals who have distinguished themselves either in professional fields or through involvement in civic, cultural or charitable service. (Tewksbury Advocate, MA)

    Choate-Washo  Sep 24, 2009
    The bride-elect received a Bachelor of Science in Nursing from Northern Illinois University. She is employed by Rockford Memorial Hospital. (Princeton Bureau County Republican, IL)

    Race for circuit judge gains 2 more candidates  Sep 18, 2009
    His announcement also said he graduated from the Northern Illinois University School of Law. It also said Young emphasized child abuse and neglect cases while Vermilion County state s attorney and his other activities include time as president of a community college board. (Mattoon Journal-Gazette, IL)

    Books, bells and basics  Sep 10, 2009
    O'Brien will be teaching social studies and he is a graduate of Northern Illinois University. The Griggsville-Perry school district also started off the school year and already made sure all of their staff was re-certified in CPR. Superintendent Andrea Allen said that teachers also attended workshops over the summer that offered the teachers a variety of tools. (Pittsfield Pike Press, IL)

    Today's college students: Ruder than ever?  Sep 9, 2009
    Lee Shumow, College of Education professor, has a discussion with students at Northern Illinois University on Aug. 27 in DeKalb ... The educational psychology professor at Northern Illinois University appreciates when students take the time to reply. (The Pantagraph newspaper)

    Janis Watkins will teach Life Skills at Hall  Sep 8, 2009
    Watkins holds an Associates of Arts degree in liberal arts and science from IVCC and a Bachelor of Education degree in special education from Northern Illinois University. She is involved with the American Cancer Society Relay for Life and Special Olympics and plays in her church's bell choir. (Princeton Bureau County Republican, IL)

    Fisher, Lawson team up for special free concert  Aug 27, 2009
    He has served on the faculties of Northwestern University, the University of Michigan, Roosevelt University, Northern Illinois University and the Banff International Festival. Fisher is an honors graduate of both the University of Northern Iowa and the New England Conservatory of Music. (Mason City Globe-Gazette, IO)

    Healthcare Expert Cherilyn Murer Named to Head Northern Illinois Proton Board  Aug 21, 2009
    Murer, who previously served as vice-chair of NIPTRC is also a Northern Illinois University Trustee and concluded a two year term as Chair of the NIU Board of Trustees on June 30, 2009 ... Ms. Murer received a Juris Doctor degree with honors from Northern Illinois University and has coupled her background in law with her previous operational experience as the Director of Rehabilitation Medicine at Northwestern Memorial Hospital in Chicago. (PR Newswire)

    McCann-Linker  Aug 20, 2009
    Her fiance is a 1993 graduate of Hall High School and graduated from Northern Illinois University in 1997. He is organist and choirmaster at the Church of the Good Shepherd in Lexington. (Princeton Bureau County Republican, IL)

    Martin-Marquez  Aug 20, 2009
    She is enrolled at Northern Illinois University where she is pursuing a degree in art history. Her fiance attended Sauk Valley Community College and Northern Illinois University. (Princeton Bureau County Republican, IL)

    Kalsto to take over Lions' hoop job  Aug 20, 2009
    Kalsto, a graduate of Northern Illinois University, said his junior high teams at PC had some ;decent success and held their own; in the Little Tri-County Conference. He worked summer camps with former Putnam County High School coach John Slingsby, whom he calls a great mentor. (Princeton Bureau County Republican, IL)

    Kalsto lands Lions hoop job  Aug 19, 2009
    Kalsto, a graduate of Serena High School and Northern Illinois University, said his junior high teams had some ;decent success and held their own; in the Little Tri-County Conference. He worked summer camps with former Putnam County High School coach John Slingsby, whom he calls a great mentor. (Princeton Bureau County Republican, IL)

    Valente heads to Hall  Aug 15, 2009
    He holds a bachelor's degree from Northern Illinois University, and an master's degree from Northeastern Illinois University. He is a doctoral student at Northern Illinois University. (Princeton Bureau County Republican, IL)

    Peat family full of talent  Aug 13, 2009
    Peat is the son of former NFL offensive lineman Todd Peat, who was drafted in 1987 out of Northern Illinois University by the St. Louis Cardinals. Peat's father played with the Cardinals, relocating to Phoenix when the organization moved in 1988, until he was traded to the Los Angeles Raiders in 1990 and retired after the 1993 season. (Prep Sports Sports -- Rivals.com)

    Piper-Moore engagement  Aug 13, 2009
    The bride-to-be is a 2001 graduate of Eastland High School and graduated from Northern Illinois University in 2005 with a bachelor's degree in biology and in 2009 from Rasmussen College with an associates degree in massage therapy. She is employed as a teacher at Pearl City High School. (Chetek Alert, WI)

    Bipedal Humans Came Down From The Trees  Aug 11, 2009
    20, 2006) Arizona State University anthropologist and Institute of Human Origins researcher Gary Schwartz, along with fellow anthropologist Dan Gebo from Northern Illinois University, DeKalb, have studied. (Sep. (Science Daily)

    Wis. dealer sold gun extras to health club shooter  Aug 9, 2009
    Thompson's company, which is based in Green Bay and employs about 40 people, also sold a gun or accessories to the shooters in the Virginia Tech and Northern Illinois University attacks. Seung-Hui Cho used a. (Muscatine Journal, IO)

    IVCC Board 7-23  Aug 8, 2009
    The center may one day also offer courses from Northern Illinois University and other universities. Thursday the board was presented with letters of support from both NIU and Illinois State University. (Princeton Bureau County Republican, IL)

    Ackerman to celebrate 90th brithday  Aug 8, 2009
    She graduated from Manlius High School in 1937 and received her teaching certificate from Northern Illinois University in 1939 after two years of study. While teaching and raising her family, she earned her bachelor;s degree in education, also from NIU. Her teaching career was in the primary grades mostly in Walnut and Ohio. (Princeton Bureau County Republican, IL)

    Gym Gunman, College Killers Used Same Shop  Aug 8, 2009
    Bridgeville health club shooter George Sodini, Virginia Tech gunman Seung-Hui Cho and Northern Illinois University gunman Steven Kazmierczak ... (CBS/AP) An online weapons dealer who sold guns and accessories to those who carried out massacres at Virginia Tech and Northern Illinois University also sold accessories to a man who killed three women at a Pittsburgh-area health club ... And Steven Kazmierczak killed five students before committing suicide at Northern Illinois University in 2008. (CBS News -- US)

    Pa. Gym Gunman Was Dating Guru's Devoted Follower  Aug 8, 2009
    the same online gun dealer that sold guns and accessories to the perpetrators of massacres at Virginia Tech in 2007 and Northern Illinois University in 2008. Police said Sodini legally owned three guns he used in the shooting. (Fox News)

    NIU study late, but Mattoon ready to dig in  Aug 8, 2009
    MATTOON The Northern Illinois University Center for Governmental Studies report for the city is a week late, but city officials are ready for a good read sometime this month. Mattoon Interim City Administrator John Kolata said he will first tackle a review of the study when it arrives. (Mattoon Journal-Gazette, IL)

    Key dates in the U. of Ill. admissions scandal  Aug 7, 2009
    - June 18: Federal prosecutors are investigating possible contacts between Blagojevich and his political allies involving admissions at the U of I, Northern Illinois University and Southern Illinois University. - July 6: University Chancellor Richard Herman tells the commission that he pushed for politically connected applicants but felt he couldn't refuse demands from trustees, particularly Lawrence Eppley, who often passed along candidates favored by Blagojevich. (Fresno Bee -- Nation)

    Birds With an Attitude: Artists imagination takes flight at exhibit  Aug 6, 2009
    She studied fine art at Northern Illinois University and commercial art at the Chicago Academy of Fine Arts which led to starting a business in advertising that continued for 30 years. She is a signature member of several art organizations, published in numerous national art books and magazines including Nita Leland s The New Creative Artist and Jan Sitts Texture Color Feeling. (Sierra Vista Herald, AZ)

    Bone and U.S. Bring Home Gold at U19 FIBA World Championship  Aug 3, 2009
    Our intensity was very good. We knew at some point Spain was going to make their runs at us, but I think we held our composure. (Uscsports.com)

    Diggins Helps United States Win Gold Medal At FIBA U19 World...  Aug 3, 2009
    " Sunday's victory was especially sweet -- literally -- for Diggins, who celebrated her 19th birthday with both a gold medal and a postgame birthday cake. It's the third time in the past three years that Diggins has earned a gold medal while playing for USA Basketball, adding to the awards she picked up at the 2007 USA Basketball Youth Development Festival and the 2008 FIBA U18 Americas Championship. Diggins started eight times in the USA's nine games at this year's U19 World Championship (she... (Und.com)

    Team USA to Face Spain in Gold Medal Game  Aug 2, 2009
    It feels very good, very good (to be playing for the gold medal), said Carol Owens, USA and Northern Illinois University head coach. I told the team we ve got one more game. (Hurricanesports.com)

    Diggins, U19 National Team Down Canada, 82-51 In World...  Aug 2, 2009
    "It feels very good, very good (to be playing for the gold medal)," said , USA and Northern Illinois University head coach (and an assistant coach at Notre Dame from 1996-2005. "I told the team we've got one more game. They're excited and I think they have to be looking forward to this opportunity.". (Und.com)

    ISU trustees approve increase in tuition, fees  Aug 1, 2009
    University of Illinois' Urbana and Chicago campuses, and Northern Illinois University cost slightly more, and Southern Illinois University's Carbondale campus cost roughly the same as ISU.. Out-of-state and graduate students pay different tuition and fee rates. (The Pantagraph newspaper)

    Shenise Johnson and Team USA Advance to World Semi-Finals  Aug 1, 2009
    I thought we had our moments, said Carol Owens, USA and Northern Illinois University head coach. We re still on our quest to play our best basketball. (Hurricanesports.com)

    Diggins Comes Alive In Second Half As U19 National Team...  Aug 1, 2009
    "I thought we had our moments," said , USA and Northern Illinois University head coach (and an assistant coach at Notre Dame from 1996-2005). "We're still on our quest to play our best basketball. France is a team that is very aggressive. They shot the ball well, especially in the first half. They kind of took us off keel a little bit, but we bounced back. and Sam Prahalis got into foul trouble early. They're important to our team, so when we had them back in the third quarter, that was... (Und.com)

    Education officials meet on campus safety  Jul 31, 2009
    Scheduled speakers include students and administrators from Northern Illinois University, the University of Central Arkansas and Northwest Missouri State University. Each of those schools experienced a campus shooting in recent years. (Jefferson City News Tribune, MO)

    Marlene Sisler  Jul 30, 2009
    Marlene received a degree in education at Northern Illinois University. She started her teaching career in 1957 in West Chicago, went on to teach at Rockford East, Kasbeer Grade School and Ohio High School as a business teacher. (Princeton Bureau County Republican, IL)

    Diggins' Three-Point Flurry Sends U19 National Team Past Japan...  Jul 30, 2009
    "Overall this is the best we've shot since we've been here," said , USA and Northern Illinois University head coach (and an assistant coach at Notre Dame from 1996-2005). "We hit 10-for-19 from the three-point line and 52 percent from the field. I'm pleased with that. Our goal is to realize that if we have an advantage over a team, we need to be able to execute to make that work in our favor. After we hit some shots they had to guard us from the outside. That left some space for our posts. After... (Und.com)

    Miami's Shenise Johnson Scores 11 Points in Team USA Victory Over Russia  Jul 29, 2009
    There were times when we would stretch it out and then let them back in, said Carol Owens, USA and Northern Illinois University head coach. In the second half we executed well down the stretch. (Hurricanesports.com)

    Diggins Sparks U19 National Team Past Russia, 75-56 At World...  Jul 29, 2009
    "There were times when we would stretch it out and then let them back in," said , USA and Northern Illinois University head coach (and an assistant coach at Notre Dame from 1996-2005). "In the second half, we executed well down the stretch. Our defense picked up and by the fourth quarter we wore them down a little bit. It was a great effort. "We thought it would be a little closer than it was, but we had a shot with Skylar being back," Owens added. "She wasn't 100 percent, but Sammy (Prahalis)... (Und.com)

    Brent Moberg Named Director Of Compliance  Jul 29, 2009
    Notre Dame graduate returns after working the last three years at Northern Illinois University ... - Brent Moberg, director of compliance the last three years at Northern Illinois University and a 2000 University of Notre Dame graduate, has been named director of compliance for the Notre Dame athletics department. (Und.com)

    Running Back Derrick Coleman nominated for the Allstate AFCA Good Works Team  Jul 29, 2009
    Arizona Sate University - Mike Nixon Auburn University - Walter McFadden Ball State - Brandon Crawford Baylor University - Joe Pawelek Boise State University - Richie Brockel Brigham Young University - Jan Jorgensen Central Michigan University - Dan LeFevour Clemson University - Xavier Dye Colorado State University - Adrian Martinez Duke University - Kevin Jones Indiana University - Jammie Kirlew Kansas State University - Jeron Mastrud Louisiana State University - Lyle Hitt Middle Tennessee... (Uclabruins.com)

    Team USA Gets by Canada, Faces Russia Next  Jul 28, 2009
    "We wanted to get Kelsey Bone going, and she did," said Carol Owens, USA and Northern Illinois University head coach. "Sammy (Prahalis) really stepped up big and played a lot of minutes for us tonight. Not having Skylar (Diggins), we had to have some people step up. Kelly (Faris) stepped us for us, also Lay (Clarendon) did a great job of coming off the bench and contributing. "In the first quarter we were really concerned with their size. (Hurricanesports.com)

    Shegog, U19s Rout China, 88-53  Jul 26, 2009
    We did do a great job in transition and limited China s transition game, said Carol Owens, USA and Northern Illinois University head coach. They wanted to get out and run, make or miss. (Tarheelblue.com)

    Shenise Johnson Scores 12 in Team USA Blowout Over Mali  Jul 26, 2009
    You have to respect Mali, said Carol Owens, USA and Northern Illinois University head coach. You have to respect the team and how they worked. (Hurricanesports.com)

    USA Drops U19 World Championship Opener to Spain 90-86  Jul 25, 2009
    "Spain is a very good team," said Carol Owens, USA and Northern Illinois University head coach. "They are hard to guard, especially for our big players. They sent them out on the perimeter, they set a lot of screens. We got ourselves in foul trouble, we dug ourselves a hole. We fought back hard, but it's important for us to take this game and understand how a sense of urgency right from the beginning is so important against any team.". (Uscsports.com)

    Diggins Helps U19 National Team Bounce Back With 88-53 Win...  Jul 25, 2009
    "We did do a great job in transition and limited China's transition game," said , USA and Northern Illinois University head coach (and Notre Dame assistant coach from 1996-2005). "They wanted to get out and run, make or miss. We were very aggressive defensively, especially Skylar (Diggins) and Sammy (Prahalis) on the perimeter, they did a great job. Kelly Faris came off the bench and did a tremendous job for us. Our team collectively came with the right mentality tonight. This is the beginning... (Und.com)

    Johnson's Near Double-Double Not Enough for Team USA  Jul 24, 2009
    Spain is a very good team, said Carol Owens, USA and Northern Illinois University head coach. They are hard to guard, especially for our big players. (Hurricanesports.com)

    Skylar Diggins Voted Co-Captain For United States U19 World...  Jul 21, 2009
    "It's good to finally get a game under our belt," said USA and Northern Illinois University head coach (and former Notre Dame assistant). "I think we needed that. We've been practicing twice a day in the States. To get here and try to get adjusted as soon as we can, I think this was good for us. You always want to know where you are at this point. It was not bad for our first friendly game, but we still have a ways to go. Our emphasis has to be on the defensive end and we need to continue to be... (Und.com)

    At Our Best (July 20)  Jul 20, 2009
    Jennifer Miller of Corvallis graduated May 8 from Northern Illinois University in De Kalb, Ill. with a master of science degree in education in exercise physiology and fitness leadership. (Corvallis Gazette Times, OR)

    NIU graduates  Jul 18, 2009
    DEKALB ; Northern Illinois University has awarded two graduate degrees and four undergraduate degrees to Bureau County students. Devin Rosentreter of Princeton was awarded a Master of Arts degree in deafness rehab counseling and Renee Kozeal of Van Orin was awarded a Master of Education degree. (Princeton Bureau County Republican, IL)

    Mattoon hires temporary city administrator  Jul 14, 2009
    Kolata was recruited through inquiries with the Illinois Municipal League and Northern Illinois University School of Governmental Studies, Mayor Dave Cline said. We received five resumes for an interim and decided to interview two of them. (Mattoon Journal-Gazette, IL)

    NAAC Selects 2009-10 Board of Directors  Jul 14, 2009
    Also elected to serve as officers for the 2009-10 were Tony Hernandez, senior associate athletics director at the University of Miami (1st Vice President); Kate Hickey, senior associate athletics director/senior woman administrator at Rutgers University (2nd Vice President); and Christian Spears, senior associate athletics directors, Northern Illinois University (3rd Vice President) ... 440-892-4000 President Amy Folan Associate Athletics Director/Compliance University of Texas at Austin First... (Nacda.com)

    Carcione hired as Metro State baseball coach  Jul 10, 2009
    With the 2009 season at Ottawa in his plans, Carcione stepped down last fall after two seasons as an assistant coach at NCAA Division I Northern Illinois University in DeKalb. He has been living in Sioux City, his primary home for more than a decade, while investigating other coaching opportunities. (Sioux City Journal)

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