Emma Colby doesn’t shy away from a friendly competition. So when the Speech-Language Pathology grad student was asked to be part of NIU’s College Bowl team, she didn’t hesitate. “I love a good trivia event, so this was right up my alley,”
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Dawn Brown named to National Equity, Diversity and Inclusion (NEDI) Commission
Dawn Brown Dawn Brown was recently elected as the Director of Clinical Education representative to the American Council of Academic Physical Therapy’s (ACAPT) newly established National Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion (NEDI) Commission. “Being elected as part of this commission means that I
Read moreIt’s a Jeopardy-style event for NIU Physical Therapy Faculty
NIU Doctor of Physical Therapy program faculty members Dawn Brown, Nicole Bettin, Bob LeBeau and Joy Robackouski showed they’re experts in the field during a virtual competition held Jan. 15. In celebration of American Physical Therapy Association’s (APTA) Centennial anniversary, the American
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School of Allied Health and Communicative Disorders students take home top honors
A team of students from the School of Allied Health and Communicative Disorders took top honors in the first-ever Illinois Speech-Language-Hearing Association (ISHA) ethics video contest. Madelynn Parrott, Megan Nordstrom, Emily Atchison, Tiffany Jacob and Gracie Strohm are executive board members of
Read moreExpert panel to provide overview of COVID-19 vaccines
Experts from NIU’s College of Health and Human Sciences and the DeKalb County Health Department will join Chief of Staff to the President, Matt Streb, to answer questions and address concerns related to the COVID-19 vaccines on Tuesday, Feb. 23 from 3:30
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College of Health and Human Sciences students and faculty on the front lines of COVID vaccinations
Blessing Christian has been using her clinical skills and making a difference in the fight against COVID-19. The NIU nursing student is part of a team of Huskie nursing students and faculty who have been administering vaccinations to community members at the DeKalb
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Dean Derryl Block to start new chapter on Jan. 1
Weeks after Derryl Block started at NIU, the U.S. Army’s official aerial parachute demonstration team was in town in support of the Chicago Air and Water Show. They reached out to universities with ROTC programs, including NIU, with an offer for a university official
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Audiology Alumna Jessica Wagner stays connected to NIU
Jessica Wagner Jessica Wagner’s connection with NIU didn’t end when she graduated. In fact, the 2016 graduate of the Doctor of Audiology program said it continues to grow thanks to mentorships that were established while a student. “NIU gave me something beyond
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Public Health interns make connections during COVID-19
From the comfort of her couch, Katy Newton works to promote good nutrition in the congregation of St. Timothy’s Lutheran Church. Katy Newton is on a mission to help others lead a healthy life, and she is not letting COVID-19 get in
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Speech-Language Pathology students help Pine Acres residents connect during pandemic
Madelyn Parrott isn’t letting COVID-19 stop her from making a difference in the community. For the senior in NIU’s School of Allied Health and Communicative Disorders, making community connections is more important now than ever before. “This semester has been very difficult
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Virtual open house provides information about Family and Consumer Science master’s degree programs
It was Starr Chase’s passion for helping people that led her to pursue a master’s degree in Applied Human Development and Family Studies at NIU. Starr Chase, a 2015 graduate with a master’s degree and Specialization in Marriage and Family Therapy, attributes
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Hard work rewarded: Well-timed scholarship pushes aspiring scientist closer to the finish line
Virtual event, Thousands Strong, to feature students like Jamie Forbeck Jamie Forbeck always had a passion for science. But it took a near-tragedy her first semester of college to make her realize her career path. Jamie Forbeck is one of many students
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