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...
The average Indy racer gets about four miles to a gallon of gasoline. On their trip to the world-famous racetrack in Indianapolis, the NIU Supermileage team managed to do much better, clocking in at the equivalent of 5,640 mpg. That performance was good enough to earn the team a ninth-place finish at the Shell Eco-marathon...
Building on a legacy of commitment and success. Community engagement is an integral component of NIU’s mission. Community engaged research, teaching and artistry are happening across the university, enriching student learning, connecting faculty with practitioners in their areas of study, serving as an engine for social mobility, and benefiting communities near and far. NIU has...
Quiana Jones said she and fellow members of NIU’s Public Health Advisory Committee (PHAC) had an idea about creating a campus-wide event to celebrate National Public Health Week. Months later, the program coordinator of NIU’s master’s in public health (MPH) program watched that idea turn into a successful reality as more than 200 faculty, staff,...
“Being a lifelong learner and someone who gives back to their community are two of my foundational passions. Working toward these goals not only betters me as a person but betters the community around me as well.” Emma Whitlock is a strong believer that learning is an ongoing process. “Continuously learning allows me to accumulate...
Governor JB Pritzker has declared April 2024 as Illinois Community College Month, in honor of the Illinois Community College System and the 48 community colleges located within the state. NIU has working relationships with 32 community colleges, including the University Center at Harper College, the University Center at McHenry County College and the University Center...
Jenn Jacobs Jenn Jacobs was born for her career. “I played sports from a very, very young age. I have memories of being on a basketball team at age 3 or 4. It was a coed basketball team, and I was one of the only girls,” says Jacobs, an associate professor in the Department of...
The James B. and Rosalyn L. Pick Museum of Anthropology’s “Good Food” exhibit was recognized with an Award of Excellence from the Illinois Association of Museums at an award ceremony in early April. The exhibit, currently running through May 11, highlights food issues in northern Illinois and outlines what organizations and individuals are doing to...
For 2024, the Presidential Commission on Race and Ethnicity (PCORE will acknowledge the contributions of student Dyeato Paye; the Huskie Food Pantry, Dean of the University Libraries, Fred Barnhart; Director of Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion College of Liberal Arts and Sciences and Associate Professor, Simón E. Weffer-Elizondo; and Executive Director of the Office of Precollegiate...
“When you see that smile on people’s faces and they are more comfortable and less scared, that’s when I feel we are doing something good. We are here to help international students know they’re not alone. They’re not the only people struggling with paperwork. They’re not the only ones who are missing home. We do...
Joan Phillips-Hernandez, professor of marketing at University of Missouri-St. Louis, has been selected as the NIU College of Business’ next dean. She will assume leadership of the college July 1, pending approval by the NIU Board of Trustees at its May meeting. “Phillips-Hernandez brings experience as an innovative and visionary academic leader who has served...
