NIU public administration faculty will be among the featured presenters during an upcoming webinar that will focus on providing leadership during financial crisis. The webinar will be held at noon Friday, June 5, and will feature Professor Kurt Thurmaier, chair of the NIU
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How are businesses meeting the challenges of the current economy? How are consumers interacting with businesses, and what permanent changes should we expect? Learn about the creative ways in which businesses large and small, rural and urban, are responding to current challenges
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A week at summer camp can be life-changing for a young person. Campers have the chance to build friendships, gain confidence, develop their academic or artistic skills, and explore career pathways. So when camp directors across the university learned that in-person summer
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Rena Cotsones has been tapped to lead the Division of Outreach, Engagement and Regional Development following the retirement in June of long-time administrator Anne Kaplan. Cotsones will be the first to hold the new title of Chief Engagement Officer. As Kaplan’s successor,
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WNIJ is thrilled to announce the addition of two new reporters to their news team: Yvonne Boose and Juanpablo Ramirez-Franco. Community reporter Yvonne Boose will cover artistic, cultural, and spiritual expressions in the COVID-19 era. Social justice reporter Juanpablo Ramirez-Franco will cover substandard housing
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We know that diets rich in plant-based foods, such as the Planetary Health diet and the Plant Forward diet, are good for us and the planet. But how can we make healthy eating choices, especially now that we’re staying home more and
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Two WNIJ news reporters have earned top awards in the Illinois Associated Press Broadcast News Contest for stories aired in 2019. Susan Stephens earned First Place as “Best Newswriter” while Sarah Jesmer earned Second Place in the “Best Reporter” category. The awards were
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The public is invited to a virtual engineering fair hosted by the College of Engineering and Engineering Technology (CEET) on Friday, May 8 from 1-4 p.m. Visitors can explore the innovative projects that have been worked on this year by 87 teams
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It’s estimated by the Centers for Disease Control that more than 3.4 million Americans over the age of 40 are either legally blind or visually impaired. Living in a world without sight is a challenging and isolating experience. That’s what inspired one group of
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Through creative partnerships, community-based projects, internships, and research and teaching with real-world applications, NIU has long been known for engaging with the wider community. During this challenging time, that engagement is more important than ever. But how can we continue to stay
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Jeff Dobie has been adjusting to a new normal since bars and restaurants across the state were ordered to cease dine-in operations last month. The owner of Fatty’s Pub and Grille said he has been relying on loyal customers to support the
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Kimberly Hart The NIU College of Education’s Community Counseling Training Center has shifted to offering telehealth during the statewide stay-at-home order. Clinic Director Kimberly Hart, a clinical assistant professor in the Department of Counseling and Higher Education, says the March 30 shift to using Microsoft Teams
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