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WNIJ is the recipient of the 2015 Excellence in Media Award, given annually by the National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI) of Northern Illinois. This annual award recognizes the contributions of a print or broadcast journalism organization whose work provides accurate information about mental illness and reflects a realistic, compassionate view of the difficulties faced...

NIU alumnus Ian Stansel published his first book last year. And now it’s up for a top literary award from PEN America with a prize of $25,000. Almost all of the nine short stories in Stansel’s book, “Everybody’s Irish,” take place in Illinois, and a common theme in the book is parenthood and childhood. “Geography may seem...

Nancy Prange, dietetic internship director in the NIU School of Family, Consumer and Nutrition Sciences, has won the Outstanding Dietetic Educator Award for the state of Illinois. Students in the graduating dietetic internship class of December 2013 nominated Prange for the award, which recognizes the teaching, mentoring and leadership activities of faculty in Academy of...

Stephanie Richter, assistant director of NIU’s Faculty Development and Instructional Design Center, has been recognized for outstanding contributions and dedicated service to SLATE (Supporting Learning And Technology in Education). The professional organization is devoted to providing networking opportunities for faculty support staff at institutions across the Midwest. Established in 2004, the SLATE Star Award recognizes...

NIU College of Law Dean Jennifer Rosato was presented with the Distinguished Leadership Award from Illinois Secretary of State Jesse White. She was honored Wednesday, Sept. 25, during the Illinois Secretary of State’s 2013 National Hispanic Heritage Month celebration for her career in law and in legal education, her legacy as a professor and scholar...

Gary Andrews, a longtime instructor with the NIU College of Engineering and Engineering Technology’s Traffic Safety Education program, was honored this spring by his employer: Plainfield Community Consolidated School District 202. Andrews, the lead driver education instructor at Plainfield Central High School, received an Award of Excellence in recognition of his significant impact on students,...

NIU faculty, staff, students and community members are invited to nominate NIU professors with outstanding records of community engagement for the 2014 Presidential Engagement Professorships. Nominations will be accepted now through the end of September. Established in 2010, the Presidential Engagement Professorships recognize faculty members who exemplify the following criteria: Commitment to fostering reciprocal partnerships...

WNIJ (89.5 FM) reporter/morning show producer Jenna Dooley has been named “Newsfinder of the Year” by Illinois Associated Press. The award winner is chosen by Illinois AP staff and recognizes one reporter for outstanding cooperation with the news service. AP depends on its members to share news of state-wide interest. Dooley joined WNIJ’s news department in...

In June, Northern Illinois volleyball four-year standout setter Kristin Hoffman (Batavia, Ill./Batavia) was named one of 430 nominees for the prestigious NCAA Woman of the Year award. On Thursday, she entered a whole new territory by being chosen as one of the top 30 honorees for the honor, and one of 10 in NCAA Division...

Steve Lux, senior health educator in Health Enhancement, has been awarded the ACHA Lifetime Achievement Award for 2012 from the American College Health Association. The award recognizes individuals who have provided outstanding service to ACHA, and whose professional lives have been dedicated to improving the health of college students. Lux will receive the award Wednesday,...

David Driesbach, who retired from the NIU School of Art in 1991, has won the 2012 Printmaker Emeritus Award from the Southern Graphics Council International. Born in Wausau, Wis., in 1922, Driesbach spent his time during World War II as a Marine in the Pacific Theatre. Upon returning state side, he studied painting and printmaking...

The 2010 season was a record-setting one on the field for the Northern Illinois football program.  NIU learned today that its performance in the classroom also put the Huskies into an elite category as Northern Illinois was one of only 14 Football Bowl Subdivision (FBS) teams honored with a Public Recognition Award by the NCAA. Each...