Category: Students
When Nadia Acevedo enrolled in the hospitality and tourism management program within NIU’s College of Business, she was unsure about where it would lead her. She didn’t have much experience talking with professionals in the industry, so the prospect of finding an internship seemed a little intimidating. “I’m glad that the hospitality program had an...
It’s been over 60 days since Kelly Fiala took the helm of NIU’s College of Health and Human Sciences (CHHS).With boxes unpacked and the Week of Welcome in the rearview mirror, the new dean already feels like part of the Huskie family. “Hands down, I’ve been so impressed by the people,” Fiala said. “It’s a...
Editor’s Note: This event has been rescheduled from Sept. 12, 2023 to Oct. 17, 2023. Ticket information will be forthcoming. Look at the career of former Chicago Bear cornerback Charles “Peanut” Tillman and you’ll see a man who saw success on the football field and then reinvented himself into both a philanthropist and federal agent....
Two new exhibitions will open soon at the NIU Art Museum. Having emerged from a global pandemic and re-exploring race and social issues, the NIU Art Museum felt the need for exhibitions that ground these topics visually. Two exhibitions featuring themes of what seems needed are set to open on Tuesday, Aug. 29, with a...
The program welcomed college-bound high school students with disabilities to learn, have fun and prepare for the college transition. Thanks to a grant from the Illinois Community College Board, 20 college-bound high school students with disabilities experienced a life-changing week on NIU’s campus this summer. The students in the Huskies BELONG program met with NIU...
The University Honors Program (UHP) won one of three distinguished program awards at Suitable’s annual Pathways to Student Development conference in late July. The Distinguished Program Award recognizes programs that have demonstrated overall excellence in using Suitable to best serve their student population while supporting their mission and vision. Honors Engaged, University Honors’ co-curricular program,...
The Annie Glidden Road underpass, beneath the Union Pacific Railroad tracks south of campus, recently got a makeover that makes it clear that DeKalb backs the Red and Black. In mid-June, crews began transforming the viaduct from just another landmark on your way into town into a bold proclamation of DeKalb’s support for Northern Illinois...
While many Huskies left for home during the summer, some business administration majors with an emphasis in hospitality and tourism management (B.A. in HTM) stayed behind for an incredible experiential learning opportunity. Through our BADM 458 internship course — a required course for students studying HTM —students gain firsthand knowledge about event planning and hospitality...
Looking for fun and affordable activities to enjoy with friends, family and coworkers this summer? Look no further than the Huskie Den, where you can experience hours of bowling, billiards and more! The Huskie Den summer hours are 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. Monday through Friday, ensuring plenty of time for you to squeeze in...
For many entrepreneurs, coming up with a great business idea is an arduous task, and implementing that idea can be even more challenging. Regardless, rising junior management student Jada Samuels has made it all look easy with her natural smoothie company, Jada Juice. On July 19, Samuels won first place overall and was also voted...
They say you have only one chance to make a first impression, and organizers of the fall Move-In and Week of Welcome are seeking volunteers to make sure NIU gets it right this fall. “The impressions that students and families get when they arrive on campus are crucial, and having enough volunteers is critical to...
AJ Aggarwal is a professional problem-solver who is known for delivering results. As the director of delivery management within the Merchandising and Inventory Management department at Gap Inc., Aggarwal finds himself as part of the leadership team at one of the world’s largest specialty retail companies. Growing up in Des Plaines, Illinois, in the 1980s,...
