

Freeman came to NIU in 2010 as NIU's vice president for research and graduate studies and a professor of biology. President Freeman also believes that relationships are resources, and seeks continually to strengthen NIU student opportunities, operational efficiency and scholarly pursuits through strategic partnerships.īefore her appointment in September 2018, President Freeman served as NIU’s Executive Vice President and Provost, providing administrative oversight and programmatic direction to Academic Affairs, Human Resources Services and Student Affairs. She has a deep commitment to equity and inclusion and strives to create a learning environment where students, faculty and staff from a wide range of backgrounds feel welcome and included. Freeman works to support all aspects of the university's mission, emphasizing NIU's enduring commitments to promoting the social mobility of our students, producing high impact scholarship and engaging with our region.
