The NIU community is as strong, diverse and vibrant as ever, and we are counting on our community to help support NIU’s groundbreaking programs and hard-working students. To continue an annual tradition, the Huskies United Day of Giving begins on Wednesday, March 20, at 4:25 p.m. and ends at 11:59 p.m. on Thursday, March 21. Over...
So what’s it like working in the Office of NIU President Lisa C. Freeman. Cara Carlson can describe it in a word: energizing. Carlson’s unique skill sets and willingness to step in and help where needed at NIU have provided her with a wide range of experiences. But this year promises to be the most...
NIU Child Development and Family Center (CDFC) maintained the ExceleRate Illinois Gold Circle of Quality, a quality rating system for early childhood programs in Illinois that focuses on four areas: teaching and learning, family and community engagement, leadership and management, and qualifications and continuing education. “We go through the renewal process each year as a way to show...
Paul Priester, professor in the School of Interdisciplinary Health Professions, was named as a member of the 2024-2025 Interfaith America Faith & Health Fellows. The Interfaith America Faith & Health Fellowship began in January and runs through May 2025. Fellows receive a $4,000 stipend to elevate the story of the positive potential of religious diversity...
The NIU College of Business partnered with the university’s Asian American Resource Center (AARC) and sponsored a cultural excursion to Chinatown in Chicago in celebration of the Lunar New Year. Students departed Barsema Hall in the morning by bus and made their way to the Chinese American Museum of Chicago where they learned about the...
On Thursday, Feb. 1, the College of Business’ De La Vega Innovation Lab hosted its Young Trailblazers panel. This event featured innovators and changemakers who shared their career journeys with students, faculty, staff and members of the NIU community. The panel drew dozens to the event, as its speakers discussed their inspiration, how they prioritize...
On Feb. 3, NIU Esports partnered with the NASCAR Chicago Street Race team to welcome visitors of all ages to campus for the Rocket League Rev Up. The event included a free Rocket League tournament, drop-in game play and the chance to play the NASCAR Chicago Street Race simulator. “This was an awesome opportunity to...
The Central Midwest Water Science Center (CMWSC) of the U.S. Geological Survey (USGS) will open a branch office later this semester on the campus of Northern Illinois University, a move that is expected to stimulate collaborative education and research efforts in an array of academic disciplines. The CMWSC conducts research and investigations to provide the...
“We meet the students where they are, to help them get to where they need to be. We are passionate about supporting our students and want to provide opportunities for them to grow and succeed.” Ryan Shepherd is director of first-year composition at NIU, a course taken by most students as ENGL 103 during fall...
Diversity, equity and inclusion is not just a phrase at Northern Illinois University – it is integral to our culture. As part of a continual effort to increase faculty diversity, so students of all backgrounds will see representations of themselves in their classrooms, departments and throughout their university experience, NIU will host the Preparing Future...
The Office of Faculty Affairs welcomes Dave DeThorne to Northern Illinois University as the new director of Academic and Labor Relations. Prior to this role, DeThorne served as director of Academic Labor Relations at Western Michigan University in Kalamazoo, Michigan. He brings a total of 13 years of experience with labor relations to this position...
Congratulations to Jason Rhode, associate vice provost for Teaching, Learning, and Digital Education at NIU, on being named to the Online Learning Consortium (OLC) Board of Directors! OLC is a collaborative community of higher education leaders and innovators, dedicated to advancing quality digital teaching and learning experiences designed to reach and engage the modern learner...
