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A new partnership between the NIU Alumni Association and Discover allows members of the NIU family to carry their Huskie pride everywhere. Holders of the the official card for NIU alumni and friends will receive cash rewards on every purchase and get an introduction annual percentage rate of 0 percent on purchases for 14 months. The...

The NIU Executive Leadership Forum, which engages a broad cross section of alumni in developing mutually beneficial relationships, will host a conference in February on “Lessons in Leading Today.” Scheduled from 2 to 6 p.m. Thursday, Feb. 20, the conference will feature a keynote address from Dennis Chookaszian, retired chairman and CEO of CNA Insurance...

Bringing together students and alumni is one of the facets of the Bold Futures initiative on campus. Central to that pursuit is student career success. The University Honors Program and NIU Alumni Association recently paired 14 students with NIU alumni and community partners in a successful pilot of the Bold Futures Externship Program, specifically designed...

American history and scenic wonders await travelers this June on the NIU Alumni Association’s Pacific Northwest Grandeur vacation. Enjoy the luxury of first class hotels as we travel through majestic mountain ranges, admire rugged beaches, explore the historic encampment of Lewis and Clark and visit glorious flower gardens. One of many highlights of this tour...

NIU welcomed Douglas D. Baker last summer as the university’s 12th president. Since then, the NIU community has enjoyed getting to know President Baker and First Lady Dana Stover. This spring and summer, President Baker will hit the road to get acquainted with NIU alumni and friends across the nation. He will share his strategic...

As the Huskies prepare for the San Diego County Credit Union Poinsettia Bowl, alumni are setting up watch parties across the country. Northern Illinois will face Utah State University in the ninth annual Poinsettia Bowl at 8:30 p.m. (CST) Thursday, Dec. 26. The game is being televised by ESPN. NIU has extended its streak of...

Since Mission was introduced on national television last week, the popularity of the new NIU Huskie mascot has exploded. So far, his introduction video, produced by the NIU Alumni Association, has received more than 35,000 views on vimeo.com. USA Today, Sports Illustrated and other news services have shared the video, making Mission a celebrity before he...

What do a free app, a sports practice center, and the oldest intact primate skeleton have in common? They all have an NIU connection and are highlighted in the winter issue of Northern Now. The Northern Now mobile app is designed to make your life easier. Enjoy all the content from the print edition of...

The Northern Illinois University football team will make its fourth straight appearance in the Marathon MAC Championship game Friday, Dec. 6, when the Huskies take on the Mid-American Conference East Division champions at Ford Field in Detroit. NIU fans can join the Huskies in Detroit by booking the bus package, hotel rooms and a ticket...

Have you ever wanted to know what it was like to work in a particular career? What it means to be “on the job, all day, every day?” Here is your chance. University Honors, in partnership with the NIU Alumni Association, is offering NIU Honors students an exclusive opportunity to shadow an NIU alumnus for...

Successful alumni give back to NIU by getting involved in the “Executive in Residence” program through the College of Business. The program encourages successful alumni and friends to share their experiences in the business environment with students in the College of Business – “Where the Classroom Meets the Business World.” Enthusiastic and talented alumni tell...

Cardinal & Black and Legacy members of the NIU Alumni Association have been enjoying a new online career enhancement series. The series of monthly webinars focuses on career skills and delivers the nation’s top career authors and experts right to your computer. Webinars are held on the first Wednesday of each month and are subsequently...