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Jahrita McNeal gets it. As an honors student in the NIU School of Nursing, she has taken challenging courses and learned how to excel in them. Now, she’s taking what she’s learned and paying it forward thanks to the grant-funded initiative Supporting Black Nurses. “As an African American honors student in the nursing program, I wanted...
With programming nearly daily on campus and beyond, the Latino Resource Center continues to build community for NIU’s growing population of Latinx and Hispanic students and engage the campus in cultural resources. Known as the LRC, the center serves as a central resource for students. Those behind the programming, as well as those who’ve taken...
NIU’s diversity, equity, inclusion and belonging efforts continue to receive national recognition. The latest accolade recognizes the University Libraries team. NIU’s Libraries earned the 2024 Library Excellence in Access and Diversity (LEAD) Award from Insight Into Diversity magazine, the largest and oldest diversity and inclusion publication in higher education. New this year, the LEAD Award...
The NIU Esports Arena recently purchased two accessible controllers to make it easier for NIU students with disabilities to play video games. The new controllers are one more way for NIU Esports, in the Division of Outreach, Engagement and Regional Development, to bring to life the program’s vision of an inclusive space for students and...
NIU’s Division of Academic Diversity, Equity and Inclusion (ADEI) recently welcomed Jade Silva Tovar as the new assistant vice president for Diversity, Equity and Inclusion. Officially joining the Huskie family on Oct. 23, Silva Tovar brings more than a decade’s worth of experience in higher education. Having worked in multiple capacities across several higher education...
Ready to make an impact? Featuring dynamic keynote speakers and interactive sessions, The Real Talk Conference: Bridging Race, Identity, and Community promises a meaningful experience for all who attend. The free inaugural event will take place from 8:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. Oct. 27 at the Holmes Student Center. All Huskies—students, faculty and staff—and community...
A trailblazer for Diversity, Equity, Inclusion and Belonging (DEIB), NIU once again has earned national accolades. The university received the 2023 Higher Education Excellence in Diversity (HEED) Award from INSIGHT Into Diversity magazine, the oldest and largest diversity-focused publication in education. This is NIU’s third consecutive year winning the award—the latest in a string of recognitions...
Bolstered by new freshman demographics and strong retention rates, NIU now has its largest undergraduate population of Latinx students in university history. Latinx students represent 25% of NIU’s full-time equivalent undergraduate population. This places the university on a trajectory to be fully designated as a Hispanic-Serving Institution (HSI). What does this mean for NIU? “It...
Efforts to create welcoming, supportive campus ongoing NIU once again has ranked among the most LGBTQ+ friendly colleges and universities in the nation. Setting the bar for LGBTQ-inclusive polices, programs and practices nationwide, Campus Pride recently named NIU to its 2023 Best of the Best LGBTQ-friendly Colleges and Universities List. One of only two Illinois...
Marlon Millner, Ph.D., has had his eye on NIU’s Center for Black Studies. Recognized throughout the state and nationally, the center plays a vital role not only in promoting the value of Black studies, history and culture at NIU and beyond, but also in engaging the campus and community. As the center’s new director, Millner...
Carol A. Sumner, Ed.D., will return to her home state of Illinois to become NIU’s new vice president of  Diversity, Equity and Inclusion and chief diversity officer (CDO), pending approval June 15 from the NIU Board of Trustees. Born in Texas, Sumner grew up in Illinois before embarking on a successful professional career, including 27...
“A Celebration of India,” an event sponsored by the NIU College of Business, was a remarkable showcase of Indian culture and tradition. Held March 25 at the Yellow Box Theater in Naperville, the event was also supported by the College of Liberal Arts and Sciences and the Office of the Provost, and was presented by...
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