Danielle Harris, ’13, has always had a penchant for overachieving, but even she is surprised by the strides she has made in the world of employment law in the last few years. Now in her third year as a law associate at
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Speech pathologist pushes animal communication boundaries with case study
When Christina Hunger earned her Master of Arts in speech-language pathology from NIU in 2017, she knew she wanted to help young children with speech challenges, which she now does as a Pediatric Speech Pathologist for Early Intervention in San Diego. It
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Degree completion program leads to dream job
It took nearly a decade, but she made it: Ginny Egizio is a graduate of Northern Illinois University’s Hospitality and Tourism Management program (HTM) She earned her B.S. degree in May 2018 and today, she is working her dream job in events management.
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Alumnus named director of National Tsunami Warning Center
James Gridley, ’87, says he isn’t ashamed to admit he’s a failure, and he hopes you are one, too. His colleagues in seismology and geophysics may have a difficult time agreeing with that statement, based on Gridley’s 35-plus-year esteemed career and
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NIU Alumni Association and Balfour announce partnership
NIU Alumni Association and Balfour to sell and distribute NIUAA branded leather goods. Alumni of Northern Illinois University are instilled with a sense of Huskie Pride that they will carry with them for the rest of their life. They can now carry
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NIU delegation deepens commitment to Southeast Asia
When it comes to establishing and maintaining relationships across borders and oceans, there’s no substitute for being there—shaking your partners’ hands, breaking bread and celebrating shared values among different cultures. An NIU delegation that included President Lisa Freeman did just that this
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101-year-old alumna and donor reflects fondly on her time at NIU
NIU alumna Helen Woods Milligan, ’41, still gives back to her alma mater as a donor nearly 80 years after leaving campus. Milligan, who recently turned 101 and now lives in Colorado near family, graduated from Northern Illinois State Teachers College with
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Huskies show their pride
NIU students, faculty, staff and alumni showed their pride during the 50th annual Chicago Pride Parade held June 30 on the city’s north side. “I participated because I love showing pride in the LGBTQIA+ community,” Trevon Smith, a sophomore studying math education,
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Athas and Gayles join NIU Board of Trustees
A pair of accomplished alumni, Rita Athas and Montel Gayles, have joined the NIU Board of Trustees. The two were sworn in by fellow alumnus, The Honorable James E. Snyder, of the Circuit Court of Cook County, prior to board committee meetings
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Generosity unleashed: Inaugural Day of Giving exceeds expectations
The NIU family came together like never before during the NIU Foundation’s inaugural Day of Giving event last Tuesday and Wednesday, May 7-8. This 1,895-minute period was designed as an opportunity for everyone who loves and cares about NIU to show their
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Artistry unleashed: David Maki shares his appreciation for the NIU experience
For School of Music professor David Maki, it’s all about NIU students. “My favorite memories at NIU continue to be centered on watching students succeed on multiple levels,” shares Maki. “Everything from watching a struggling student finally master a concept, to hearing
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Leland School and NIU benefit from a new partnership made possible by a generous alumna
Students in Leland, Illinois have had the chance to design electric cars, play with circuits, use soldering irons and more, thanks to a generous donation from Jan Half, a former Leland teacher and NIU alumna. Half’s gift has enabled a new partnership
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