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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NIU Law Health Advocacy Clinic prepares next generation for careers of service
“Kathy” is a single mom who found herself in a situation she never imagined. Because of various mental and physical illnesses, she could no longer work. Despite having a college degree, she and her two children ended up living in Aurora at Hesed
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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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Citizens Police Academy begins Jan. 29
NIU has a unique opportunity for people who want to learn more about law enforcement. Faculty, staff and students are invited to enroll in the NIU Police Department’s Citizens Police Academy, an 11-week experiential learning opportunity that begins Wednesday, Jan. 29. “The
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Passages
Mark Stephen Matuszewski, a staff psychologist at NIU’s Counseling and Consultation Services, passed away on November 28, 2019. He was born in Bay City, Michigan, in 1962, attended St. Hyacinth school through the eighth grade, and graduated from Bay City Central High
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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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ACCESS Tutoring and Support Services is ready to help
Whether a Huskie is struggling through a course or just needs a little extra help with homework, Access to Courses and Careers through Educational Support Services(ACCESS) Tutoring and Support Services offers several free programs to help students meet their academic goals. “We
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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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Chad McEvoy named vice provost for faculty affairs
NIU’s Office of the Executive Vice President and Provost has named Chad McEvoy as vice provost for faculty affairs. McEvoy joined NIU in 2015 as the chair of the Department of Kinesiology and Physical Education, helping the department launch new academic programs,
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$1.9M DOE grant will support training of accelerator scientists
The U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) has awarded a $1.9 million grant to Northern Illinois University and the Illinois Institute of Technology for the training of next-generation workers in accelerator science and technology. The funding will support select qualified graduate students in
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NIU launches ALL IN Democracy Challenge
NIU is excited to participate in the ALL IN Democracy Challenge, a campus-wide effort to encourage Huskies to get involved in the election process and improve overall civic engagement. “Civic engagement is something that is incredibly important in a healthy democracy,” said
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