During commencement ceremonies this weekend, Cassie Lopez Almanza, who says she has her sights set on becoming a medical doctor, will be among the very first of NIU’s Rockford Promise Scholars to graduate. In just three years’ time, Almanza earned her undergraduate degree in biological sciences with a minor in chemistry—and she says she is...
Chinary Ung, a prominent Cambodian American composer who is the 2024 recipient of the NIU Honorary Doctor of Human Letters degree will take part in a “Meet the Composer” talk, Friday, May 10 from 9:30 a.m. to 11 a.m. in the Music Library on the ground floor of the NIU Music Building. Dr. Ung will...
In April, College of Business students were giving away great ideas at our Growth Hacking Challenge. Hosted by our NIU Department of Marketing and De La Vega Innovation Lab, this event was open to undergraduate students of any major, and the challenge invited participants to unleash their creativity and develop an out-of-the-box marketing strategy for...
“Navigate definitely helps students feel seen. Students can struggle with a lot of things, and this is a way to build the connection between them and the university to make sure they are getting the help they need. Creating an alert for a student in Navigate can be very helpful.” Trinity Anderson is a senior...
Beyond the moral imperative, courageous leadership has tangible benefits for businesses. In a broad sense, courageous leadership involves embracing risks, making bold decisions and taking a stand for what is right, even in the face of adversity. Research shows that organizations with diverse and inclusive workplaces outperform their peers in terms of financial performance, innovation,...
Campus Compact, a national coalition of colleges and universities working to advance the public purposes of higher education, has named the student civic leaders from 38 states, Washington, D.C. and Mexico who will make up the 2024-2025 cohort of Newman Civic Fellows. NIU’s Alexandra Henriquez was named as a member of the cohort. Henriquez is...
Just months after earning his B.S. in marketing last December, Brady Toussaint, ’23, is part of the sales team for Graybar — a Fortune 500 corporation and one of the largest employee-owned companies in North America. A leader in the distribution of high-quality electrical, communications and data networking products, Graybar also specializes in related supply...
“The innovations I am proposing would create learning pathways that intentionally cater to different disciplinary skill sets as well as varying socio-economic backgrounds, with the goal of improving student performance, fostering student agency and promoting equity across the board.” Sinclair Bell is a professor in the School of Art and Design at NIU. He spent...
Newly formed at NIU, Ballet Folklórico Aztlán is on a mission to promote the cultural heritage of Mexico through traditional dance. In the past year, the 28-member student group has educated, inspired and entertained on campus and beyond. What’s next? Disneyland. The dance team was accepted to perform at the 1st Annual Lost Angeles International Folklorico Festival...
The Presidential Commission on Persons with Disabilities (PCPD) serves as a university-wide advocate promoting awareness, educating the university community and assisting individuals on disability-related issues. Each year, the commission selects an outstanding student, faculty or staff member to be honored for their efforts in service, leadership and advocacy to persons with disabilities. “This is the eighth consecutive...
At the NIU College of Business, one of our keystones is delivering hands-on, experiential learning to our students. While this comes in many ways, one of the most impactful ways Huskies garner real-world experiences is through internships that often lead to job offers. College of Business students have come to count on our career and...
The Office of Student Engagement and Experiential Learning (OSEEL) and the University Honors Program are excited to recognize and celebrate outstanding mentorship for undergraduate research and capstone projects. “Exceptional mentorship changes students’ lives,” assistant vice provost for Student Enhancement Andrea Radasanu said. “Research mentors provide undergraduate students with the skills, experience, self-belief and networks that...
