Our narrative is the story we want to share.
How do we prove we're committed to delivering on our value proposition? By expressing the tangible key strengths and benefits that make up our narrative. In other words, our narrative is the story we want to tell about ourselves at every opportunity through our voice and visuals.
| NIU Benefits |
NIU Key Strengths |
| Individual-centered and small-college culture |
Personal attention/mentoring |
| Professors who care |
| Knowledgeable advisors |
| Welcoming of all cultures |
| Accessible (affordable and close to home) |
| Big-university advantages |
Variety of majors and programs |
| High academic rankings |
| Distinguished faculty |
| Athletic team spirit |
| Robust social program and activities |
| Career success |
Prominent research |
| Experiential learning |
| Academic Excellence |
| Strong internship and job placement programs |
| Chicago-connected and widely respected |
| Engaged alumni networks |