Randiss “Wonder” Hopkins, ’17, experienced a dream in his youth that propelled him to do backflips—literally. The dream and the events immediately following have led Hopkins to live and work with the mindset, “If you can dream it, you can do it.” Hopkins recounts the dream with clarity as he shared in this LinkedIn post....
“NIU is a great school, it’s close to home, and this program is very beneficial and definitely has affected me in a positive way.” Izzy Rundall from Rockford is in her second year at Northern Illinois University as part of the Rockford Promise program, majoring in child development. “Rockford Promise has had a big impact...
When accountancy graduate student Lauren Jacobs signed on to be a part of the College of Business’ International Business Seminar (IBS) last summer, she was not sure what to expect but was determined to try something new. “My overall seminar experience was extremely positive,” Jacobs said. “I made memories that will last a lifetime, and...
Mary (Mansell), ’77, and John Chiappetta, ’77, met at NIU during the first week of their freshman year at a fraternity party. Both marketing majors, they would see each other frequently in class and at social events. Mary would recall, “I was always secretly crazy about him.” After graduation, the two reconnected and began dating....
Yulissa Chavez and Madison Mathews were born long after the Vietnam War. But that time has come alive for them thanks to a research assignment in their HESA 500: Foundations of Higher Education course that sent them digging through the Founders Memorial Library archives. How did NIU students feel about the situation – and how...
Erick Amick, who graduated from NIU in May 2023 with a Ph.D. in Health Sciences, has been named as a member of the 2024 Emerging Leaders class for the Chicago Council on Global Affairs. “The Chicago Council on Global Affairs has been the foremost community for individuals who care about global affairs to engage with global...
In today’s fast-paced and competitive business landscape, the role of a leader has evolved beyond simply driving profits and achieving targets. More and more, businesses are recognizing the importance of values-driven leadership — a style of leadership that emphasizes the alignment of personal and organizational values to create a positive impact on employees, stakeholders and...
“Creating life changing relationships.” “Loved the small class feel and seeing the same faces every week.” “Really connecting with my cohort and creating a strong bond with them.” “Having a strong leadership coach who was so supportive.” “Meeting new friends and watching my growth every week.” This is just some of the positive feedback students...
In the heart of Crystal Lake, Illinois, lies a story of entrepreneurial spirit and culinary passion. Jake Clemment, the owner of Country Donuts, stands as a testament to the transformative journey from a community college student to a successful business owner. His story, deeply rooted in his hometown of Cary, Illinois, unfolds with the nuances...
Baby, it’s cold outside. But thankfully, it is nice and warm inside buildings throughout NIU’s campus. This doesn’t happen automatically. There is a team working behind the scenes to make sure classrooms, residence hall rooms, offices and study spaces are not only climate controlled, but also in proper working order and suitable for use. Tom...
When you meet NIU Management Professor Mahesh Subramony, you can tell he is a people person. Personable and engaging, he attempts to connect with each of his dozens of undergraduate and MBA students on a “human level” each semester. Having won multiple undergraduate and graduate teaching awards, he is clearly a favorite instructor among students....
For more than 40 years the world renowned duo of trombonist Christian Lindberg and pianist Roland Pöntinen have performed around the world and recorded more than 20 albums together. On Tuesday, January 16 they will perform in concert at Boutell Memorial Concert Hall in NIU’s Music Building. This will not be Lindberg’s first visit to...
