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The College of Liberal Arts and Sciences honored 11 alumni, faculty and staff Oct. 27 during their annual event at Barsema Alumni and Visitors Center. Two members of the NIU community were also honored that evening with Dean’s Service Awards. The CLAS Distinguished Awards program honors individuals who have achieved prominence in their professional fields or who have made...
Collaborating with Graduate Colloquium Program, Honors Program, Asian American Resource Center and Asian American Studies, the School of Music is excited to welcome performing artist, award-winning musician, dancer, and storyteller Jen Shyu to NIU for an interdisciplinary residence program. In this three-day program, Jen Shyu will interact with NIU students to experience the power of...
As NIU recognizes its more than 1,000 international students and celebrates International Education Week with a variety of events , it’s important to note international students encounter challenges not often faced by U.S.-born students. From visa restrictions, travel logistics and cultural differences to time and distance away from family, it can be overwhelming. And, for...
Things are looking stylish at NIU thanks to Huskies with an eye for fashion. From current fall trends to red and black outfits inspired by the Family, Career and Community Leaders of America (FCCLA) organization, visitors to Wirtz Hall will be treated to the window displays that are decorated with a “Autumn in the Air”...
Northern Illinois University has entered an exciting new partnership to reenroll students who have stepped away from NIU. As part of NIU’s Strategic Enrollment Management (SEM) Plan 2.0, NIU is embarking upon a new initiative, with the goal of reenrolling adult learners or “stop-out” students who previously attended but left prior to achieving a degree....
Now nearing the end of its third semester, a course that debuted in fall 2022 continues to help NIU students make a strong start once they graduate. Almost 600 Huskies have enrolled in UNIV 301: Braven Leadership and Career Accelerator, a 3-credit elective online course taught by volunteer Leadership Coaches working in a variety of industries....
Earlier this month, the College of Business was proudly accepted into the Latin American Council of Management Schools (CLADEA) at the organization’s 58th annual meeting of the International Congress. College of Business Interim Dean Denise Schoenbachler, along with Assistant Dean of Graduate Programs Anthony Preston, and Graduate Student Experience and Engagement Coordinator Bennett Piscopo, traveled...
The NIU Foundation supports colleges and campus partners when student-centered projects, or needs, fall outside traditional university revenue sources. Funding these unique, often smaller projects across campus has been successful through crowdfunding. NIU crowdfunding raised over $200,000 for over 40 projects. This form of fundraising has served faculty, staff and students, enabling them to raise money quickly...
From the bustle of Wall Street to the vibrant classrooms of NIU, Terrence “Terry” Horan, ’86, has had a career that is as inspirational as it is impactful. As a past president and CEO of STIHL Incorporated and currently serving on the company’s board of directors, Horan’s vast repertoire of professional experiences uniquely positions him...
Nationally, nearly nine million college students take classes exclusively online. As the landscape of higher education continues to evolve, Northern Illinois University is positioning itself to be a leader in online education. NIU’s Office of Online Learning within the Center for Innovative Teaching and Learning supports the experience of NIU’s fully online learner student body...
On Friday, Oct. 6, 2023, 35 esports teachers, coaches and players gathered in the NIU Esports Arena to learn how to build a healthier, more balanced approach to video gaming. The group included high school, community college and university staff members, student athletes, and even an esports coordinator for the U.S. military. The gathering was...
Rain didn’t dampen the enthusiasm surrounding the School of Allied Health and Communicative Disorders inaugural Interprofessional Field Day held last month. A dozen graduate students from the audiology, physical therapy and speech-language pathology programs gathered at the NIU Physical Therapy Clinic for festivities which included three-legged races, bags competitions, balloon passes and balloon popping contests....
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