James Mortell, ’15, works amongst robots, but it does not faze him. As a product engineer for Omron, an electronics company based in Kyoto, Japan, it is all in a day’s work. After three years of experience with Omron’s Vision Inspection
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Alumnus Dean DuCray receives NIU Honorary Doctorate
Alumnus Dean DuCray (B.S. 1964 ACCY and pictured far right) received an honorary doctorate at the NIU graduate commencement ceremony on December 14. DuCray’s journey is summarized below, as conveyed in the nomination letter written by NIU Business Dean Balaji Rajagopalan. Portions from Dean Rajagopalan’s letter are reposted
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Celebrating our amazing history
While many are focused on the start of a new decade, the campus of Northern Illinois University is kicking off of a year-long celebration commemorating the 125th Anniversary of the founding of what is today Northern Illinois University. The observance will provide insights into
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Tuition to hold steady for sixth straight year
Rates for tuition, room and board and fees approved for the 2020-2021 academic year reflect Northern Illinois University’s commitment to keeping a college education affordable, said President Dr. Lisa C. Freeman. The new rates, based upon recommendations from Dr. Freeman, froze tuition
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Christopher Hennessy, ’91, goes the distance to serve others
By the time Christopher Hennessy, ’91, was a teenager in Park Ridge, Illinois, he already knew what his dream job would be. “In the most simplistic and honest way, I liked arguing,” he recalled with a laugh. “Before I ever went to
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Theatre and Dance alumna Mary Holland to voice a droid on Disney’s new Star Wars series
Mary Holland Mary Holland, a 2007 graduate of the BFA Acting program in the NIU School of Theatre and Dance will star in a new Star Wars television show on Disney+ beginning in 2020. Star Wars: Jedi Temple Challenge is a game show
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Kateri Gullifor, M.S. ’11, named Teacher of the Year for Excellence in Braille Instruction
Once again, a Huskie leads the pack. Illinois teacher Kateri Gullifor, M.S. ’11, was named 2019 Teacher of the Year by Braille Institute for her work with the Huntley Community School District 158 in Algonquin, Illinois, since 2013. Each year, the Braille
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Meet CEET alumnus Patrick Marshall Regan
Class of 2019 graduate Patrick Marshall Regan is a manufacturing engineer who works in the Life Sciences Division for the medical manufacturing company NN Inc. He chose NIU for its proximity to home, so he could continue to work part-time jobs, but
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NIU School of Music faculty, staff, alumni and students nominated for Grammy Awards
The nominations are out for the 62nd Annual Grammy Awards, and the list includes current NIU School of Music faculty, staff, alumni and students! The ceremony will be held Sunday, January 26 at Staples Center in Los Angeles. American Originals: 1918 is one
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Journalist, political insider and legal reformer, Ed Murnane, ’66, got his start at NIU
Beginning as a journalist, venturing into the world of American politics, and finally serving as an advocate for legal reform through the Illinois Civil Justice League, Ed Murnane, ’66, has been a witness to the best and worst humanity has to offer.
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Alpha Phi Omega alumni are a bunch of happy campers
What started in 1975 as a simple weekend campout in Watersmeet, Michigan, for 14 NIU alumni, eventually turned into a meaningful 45-year tradition. These men met through their affiliation with NIU’s national service fraternity Alpha Phi Omega (APO). Through the years, attendance
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‘Flunkies’ organization remembered at 65th anniversary
For a stretch of two decades on the Northern Illinois campus in the ’50s, ‘60s, and ’70s, the Flunkies’ Independent Organization for male college students was known for its members’ athleticism and goofy antics. The now-defunct organization is remembered 65 years after
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