Latest news with #NIU
Yahoo
03-06-2025
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
Former NIU Huskie Jordan Lynch nominated for college football's Hall of Fame
DEKALB, Ill. (WTVO/WQRF) — Northern Illinois University has one football player in the College Football Hall of Fame. Next year that number could quarterback Jordan Lynch has been nominated for induction. Lynch finished third in the Heisman Trophy voting his senior year in 2013 after he set five NCAA records and 25 school records. That season Lynch led NIU to wins over Big Ten opponents Iowa and Purdue. In 2012, Lynch was at the controls of the NIU team that shocked the nation by going to the Orange Bowl. In his career at NIU as QB, the Huskies' record was 24-4. Lynch's third place finish for the Heisman Trophy is the highest finish ever by a player from the Mid-American Conference. This is Lynch's first year on the Hall of Fame ballot with the National Football Foundation (NFF). He is already a member of the NIU Hall of Fame and the MAC Hall of only other NIU player in the College Football Hall of Fame is another former NIU quarterback George Bork (1960-63). The 2026 College Football Hall of Fame class will be announced in early 2026. That class will be inducted in December of 2026 in Atlanta. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
Yahoo
02-05-2025
- Automotive
- Yahoo
NIU team wins second straight national title in fluid-powered vehicle race
DEKALB, Ill. (WTVO) — A team of NIU science majors is celebrating winning a second national championship title in a row in a competition of student-designed, fluid-powered racing vehicles. The National Fluid Power Association's Fluid Powered Vehicle Challenge asks students to design and build fluid-powered vehicles. Last year, a 12-person team of Rock Valley College and Northern Illinois University engineering students . The bike uses fluid pumped by pedaling to drive a motor. 'We designed a fluid-powered vehicle through hydraulics that has to compete in several different challenges,' said fluid power vehicle team lead, Jaron Benson. This year's all-new team built a bike using pressurized oil to propel the vehicle, winning grand championship for the school for the second year in a row. 'Last year, the team did very well. They got first place and so we were able to use their blueprint, make some improvements on the bike to enhance it even further, to make it even more fluid and mobile. And we were able to come out on top again this year,' Benson said. 'We're really proud of all of our competition teams. But yeah, the Fluid Power Competition team winning that national competition team back to back two years in a row is making us very proud that we know this. We know our students are great. They go off and do great things while they're here, and they're going to do even better things when they go out and graduate and get into the real world,' he added. The team hopes to inspire the next class to continue its legacy. 'It'd be great to keep up the momentum going, be great to get a chance to talk to any upcoming seniors next year that are going to be taking part in the project and giving them any input that we learned from this year. Hopefully, we can just get them more and more involved to kind of support our projects to be able to kind of get more knowledge into the students as they approach their senior year. That way, they're not approaching it quite as cold feet as before when it comes to design hydraulics. So if we can just keep that collaboration going, then each year we can be more prepared for that,' David Grewell, dean of the College of Engineering. The NIU team beat out Cleveland State University and the combined Florida A&M – Florida State College of Engineering for the grand championship. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
Yahoo
29-04-2025
- Sport
- Yahoo
Packers sign former NIU lineman J.J. Lippe, other former Huskies also sign with NFL teams
ROCKFORD, Ill. (WTVO/WQRF) — The Green Bay Packers have brought on board a former Northern Illinois University Huskie. They've signed offensive lineman J.J. Lippe. Lippe went undrafted over the weekend. He started 12 games at left guard and one at right tackle for the Huskies last season. The Huskies' offensive line allowed the fewest sacks in the offense ranked second in the MAC in total offense and 16th in the nation in rushing was First Team All-MAC. He helped the NIU upset Notre is from Milwaukee, so he's somewhat of a local guy for the more former NIU football players who went undrafted have agreed to deals with NFL teams. Safety Nate Valcarcel signed with the Rams. Fullback Brock Lampe signed with the Patriots, and defensive tackle Devonte O'Malley signed with the more Huskies from last season have been invited to rookie minicamps, cornerback JaVaughn Byrd by the Saints and center Logan Zchernitz by the Giants. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
Business Upturn
28-04-2025
- Automotive
- Business Upturn
NIU Unveils Latest Electric Scooter Lineup with Enhanced Power and Extended Range for Urban Mobility
By GlobeNewswire Published on April 28, 2025, 20:08 IST KQi 200P delivers power and stability at $649 MSRP, now available online and at select Best Buy locations KQi 200F combines portability and convenience with a foldable design available exclusively online at $699 MSRP LOS ANGELES, April 28, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Niu Technologies ('NIU', or 'the Company') (NASDAQ: NIU), the world's leading provider of smart urban mobility solutions, today announced the launch of the KQi 200 Series, two new electric scooters designed to deliver premium performance and comfort at an accessible price. Available starting today at select Best Buy stores and online, the KQi 200 Series builds upon the success of the KQi2 Pro model, offering an elevated, affordable experience with an upgraded motor, extended range and a minimalist yet sturdy frame. This scooter lineup is designed for the daily commuters and adventure seekers, redefining what's possible in electric mobility. 'The new KQi 200 Series is the perfect balance of technology, design and performance. The KQi200P now features upgraded power with a top speed of 19.5 mph, 2 mph faster while remaining at the same price point. It also offers a major upgrade with an extended range of 32 miles, a 7 mile improvement over the previous model,' said Ben McGill, Head of North America of NIU. 'NIU has continued to stay committed to making high-tech, sustainable transportation more accessible for everyone. With a scooter for every level of rider and a focus on affordable pricing, we continually learn from our customers and implement feedback into our next generations. This approach ensures we're building exceptional scooters while growing a sustainable network.' KQi 200P Designed for riders who want power and stability, the KQi 200P features extra-wide handlebars for precise handling and a comfortable riding experience. The scooter's sleek frame and powerful motor support improved performance on various terrains and long distance rides. Available at Best Buy starting May 1 for an MSRP of $649. KQi 200F Perfect for daily commuters, the KQi 200F is foldable, portable and city-ready. The scooter features a collapsible handlebar for easy storage and transport. Designed with a precision-engineered conical surface design, the handlebars lock securely into place, eliminating wobble while riding. Available exclusively online at for an MSRP of $699. Key Features of the KQi 200 Series: Enhanced performance: Reaches a top speed of 19.5 mph, offering faster and more efficient rides. Reaches a top speed of 19.5 mph, offering faster and more efficient rides. Dual-tube suspension: Absorbs shocks and vibrations to deliver a smoother ride on uneven terrain. Absorbs shocks and vibrations to deliver a smoother ride on uneven terrain. Wider handlebars: Enhances stability and improves steering precision. Enhances stability and improves steering precision. Advanced safety features: Combines a front drum brake and rear e-brake system to ensure superior stopping power, while the NIU smart battery management system adds 14 layers of protection. Combines a front drum brake and rear e-brake system to ensure superior stopping power, while the NIU smart battery management system adds 14 layers of protection. Upgraded motor: 350W brushless motor provides 700W max power, enabling more powerful acceleration and increased torque for effortless hill climbing. 350W brushless motor provides 700W max power, enabling more powerful acceleration and increased torque for effortless hill climbing. Extended range: Features an optimized tread pattern and advanced tire formula that increases the range by over 10% to an impressive 32 miles. Features an optimized tread pattern and advanced tire formula that increases the range by over 10% to an impressive 32 miles. Sleek, minimalist design: Integrates wiring, a front-wheel drum brake, and swappable grip tape for a clean, modern look. Integrates wiring, a front-wheel drum brake, and swappable grip tape for a clean, modern look. New app features: Allows users to adjust start speed, activate alarms, select acceleration modes, and set charge limits to prevent battery aging. Allows users to adjust start speed, activate alarms, select acceleration modes, and set charge limits to prevent battery aging. 2-year warranty: Backed by NIU's industry leading warranty, ensuring long term peace of mind and quality assurance. About NIUAs the world's leading provider of smart urban mobility solutions, NIU designs, manufactures and sells high-performance electric motorcycles, mopeds, bicycles, as well as kick-scooters and e-bikes. NIU has a diversified product portfolio that caters to the various demands of our users and addresses different urban travel scenarios. Currently, NIU offers two model lineups, comprising a number of different vehicle types. These include (i) the electric motorcycle, moped and bicycle series, including the NQi, MQi, UQi, F series and others, and (ii) the micro-mobility series, including the kick-scooter series KQi and the e-bike series BQi. NIU has adopted an omnichannel retail model, integrating the offline and online channels, to sell its products and provide services to users. For more information, please visit . Media ContactNicole RobinsonSkyya PR for NIU [email protected] Photos accompanying this announcement are available at Disclaimer: The above press release comes to you under an arrangement with GlobeNewswire. Business Upturn takes no editorial responsibility for the same. GlobeNewswire provides press release distribution services globally, with substantial operations in North America and Europe.
Yahoo
23-04-2025
- Politics
- Yahoo
NIU demonstrators protest after 5 students' visas revoked by White House
DEKALB, Ill. (WTVO) — Demonstrators at Northern Illinois University rallied Wednesday in support of five international students whose visas were revoked by the White House. The revocations come as hundreds of foreign students nationwide have had their visas revoked as part of the Trump administration's immigration crackdown. Last month, Secretary of State Marco Rubio said the State Department was revoking visas held by visitors who were acting counter to national interests, including some who protested Israel's war in Gaza and those who face criminal charges. 'We gave you a visa to come and study and get a degree, not to become a social activist that tears up our university campus. We've given you a visa and you decide to do that — we're going to take it away,' Rubio said in a news conference. But colleges say most students affected by visa revocations played no role in those protests. Many are being singled out over minor infractions such as traffic violations that occurred long ago, and in some cases, the reason is unclear, colleges say. 'International students are an essential component of our campus and DeKalb County community,' said Mark Van Wienen, professor of English and president of NIU-United Faculty Alliance. 'Our international colleagues on campus are integral to life and work at NIU. An attack upon any of them is an attack upon us all. We are taking action at this rally to protest the infringements upon their legal rights and stand in solidarity.' According to the , there are 970 NIU students who are from countries outside of the U.S. The Associated Press contributed to this report. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
