When reflecting on his life, Gil Ankenbauer (B.S. ’73, M.S. ’75) identifies his time at NIU as transformational in more ways than one. NIU is where he studied under Dr. Samuel S. Goldich and developed his passion for geology. It’s where he
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Two NIU alumni help WNIJ kick off a new ‘Drinkin’ with Lincoln’ podcast
Abraham Lincoln walks into a bar … but what does he order? According to NIU alumnus and local historian Clint Cargile, “Lincoln didn’t drink alcohol outside of the occasional toast or official function. So if Lincoln walked into a bar, he’d probably
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Senior Design Day showcases student projects
Graduating seniors in NIU’s College of Engineering and Engineering Technology (CEET) showcased how their creations can help improve lives as they presented their final projects at the college’s fall 2018 Senior Design Day. Each semester, seniors within CEET form teams and compete
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A’s and B’s first, X’s and O’s second
There is so much more than football that could explain the love and regard new NIU head football coach Thomas Hammock, ’02, has for his alma mater. “[NIU] has always been a special place for me in my development as a man,”
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Events will honor women student-athletes from pre-Title IX era
NIU Athletics will recognize the contributions and accomplishments of Huskie women student-athlete alumni from the pre-Title IX era (1961-1981) during the NIU Legacy Celebration, Friday-Saturday, Feb. 15-16. Among the highlights of the weekend’s events will be the awarding of varsity letters to
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President Freeman to hold office hours
Members of the Northern Illinois University community are partners with NIU leadership in creating a positive NIU experience. With that in mind, President Freeman invites NIU faculty, staff, students, alumni and community members, to meet with her during newly scheduled office hours.
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Educate U.S. marks five years of success through eight Huskie alums in Houston
Evelyn Brand traveled to Houston in January 2017 with her eyes wide open. A junior Elementary Education major at the time, Brand’s senses crackled from “how much Houston has to offer,” from its metropolitan culture and world-class Italian and Mexican restaurants to its warm
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NIU community invited to comment on proposed mission, vision, values statements
A faculty and shared-governance working group has created new drafts of the university mission, vision and values statements, and now invites members of the university community to comment on their work. “At this critical point in the life of our university, it is
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2019 Huskie Hack helps high schoolers and Huskie mentors harness the power of technology to change the world
The Huskie Hack – NIU’s annual 24-hour hackathon – is being revamped this year. The revitalized hack now offers more opportunities for NIU student mentors to gain project management experience as they work with teams of high school students who are harnessing
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Former Huskie Thomas Hammock Returns to Lead NIU Football Program
Thomas Hammock, a former Huskie player and assistant coach, returns home as the 23rd head coach in the history of the Northern Illinois University football program, NIU Associate Vice-President and Director of Athletics Sean T. Frazier announced on Friday. Hammock returns to
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More than meets the eye: Two principals from one district take Ed Admin journey
Tricia Rollerson grew up in various homes around the country, moving from one state to the next. So did Teresa Polson. Both went to college, earning bachelor’s degrees in psychology and social work, respectively. Later, they both found paths into education, eventually
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Alumni help the university meet its mission by donating their time and talent to NIU
Alumni all over the world have shown their Huskie pride by expressing their interest in volunteering their time and talent to support their alma mater. Initially, however, many did not know where to start until Northern Illinois University Alumni Association (NIUAA) Executive
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