De Mujer a Mujer: Latina Assistance Program focuses on providing academic support to increase the retention and graduation rates of Latinas on campus by offering programs, activities and leadership opportunities that foster self-confidence, self-awareness and self-esteem. Over the years, De Mujer a Mujer (a translation for “woman to woman”) has created opportunities for Latina college...

Manuel “Manny” Sanchez, a former member of the NIU Board of Trustees, is the featured speaker for the close of Latino Heritage Month. The NIU alum will speak about his education and professional journey as a Latino. His talk begins at 6 p.m. Tuesday, Oct. 15, in the Sky Room of the Holmes Student Center....

NIU College of Law Dean Jennifer Rosato was honored with a 2013 Vanguard Award from the Hispanic Lawyers Association of Illinois April 17 at the Standard Club in Chicago. The Vanguard Award recognizes lawyers, judges and institutions who champion diversity, making the law and the legal profession more accessible to and reflective of the community...

Three Huskie Research Rookies are taking their research to the next level. Elaine Rodriguez, Noemi Rodriguez and Guadalupe Lopez submitted abstracts based on work they completed in the Research Rookies program to the SACNAS National Conference: “Science, Technology, and Diversity for a Healthy World.” The trio was accepted as presenters for the conference scheduled from...