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From NIU to career success: Learn more about UNIV 301

January 5, 2024 jdonahue Advising, CHHS, College of Health and Human Sciences, Family and Consumer Sciences, Health Studies, IHP, Interdisciplinary Health Professions, Nursing, School of Allied Health and Communicative Disorders, School of Family and Consumer Sciences, School of Health Studies, School of Interdisciplinary Health Professions, School of Nursing

Still looking for a class for Spring 2024? Interested in learning how to set yourself up for success while at NIU and after graduation? NIU partners with Braven to offer the 3-credit UNIV 301: Leadership and Career Accelerator. RSVP for an online information

The sound of music

December 21, 2023 jdonahue AHCD, CHHS, College of Health and Human Sciences

The holidays were a little brighter for residents at two local long-term care facilities thanks to a group of Huskies from the NIU student organization, Music and Memory. Both Lincolnshire Memory Care in Sycamore and Aperion Care in DeKalb were filled with

Evidence-based practice event for speech-language pathology students

December 15, 2023 jdonahue AHCD, Speech-Language Pathology

Dozens of first-year speech-language pathology students gathered on Dec. 14 where they demonstrated how evidence, family values, and clinical expertise intertwine in 11 different clinical case studies. Some of the clinical topics included: the use of augmentative and alternative communication (AAC) to

CHHS hosts inaugural Doctor of Nursing Practice Immersion Day

November 28, 2023 jdonahue CHHS, DNP, Doctor of Nursing Practice, Nursing, School of Nursing

The NIU School of Nursing hosted its inaugural Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP) Immersion Day in September, bringing together more than 25 current DNP students. Dr. Katherine Coulter “The event allowed DNP students to collaborate with professionals from the DNP faculty as well

College of Health and Human Sciences hosts inaugural Advisory Board meeting

November 28, 2023 jdonahue AHCD, Allied Health and Communicative Disorders, Alumni, CHHS, College of Health and Human Sciences, FACS, Health Studies, Interdisciplinary Health Professions, NIU, School of Allied Health and Communicative Disorders, School of Family and Consumer Sciences, School of Health Studies, School of Interdisciplinary Health Professions, School of Nursing

Dean Kelly Fiala welcomed members of the inaugural College of Health and Human Sciences (CHHS) Advisory Boardto campus on Oct. 13. For Fiala, who has been leading the college since June, assembling a team to support the college was a critical priority and goal

Communicative disorders students present their research in Boston

November 21, 2023 jdonahue AHCD, Allied Health and Communicative Disorders, CHHS, College of Health and Human Sciences, research, School of Allied Health and Communicative Disorders, Speech-Language Pathology

Great to see Professor Allison Gladfelter (Speech-Language Pathology) and students Henry Tomiser (psychology major/communicative disorders minor) and Adriana Dinello (communicative disorders major) who presented their research at the American Speech-Language-Hearing Association (ASLHA) convention in Boston on Nov. 16-18.

November 20, 2023 jdonahue Nursing, School of Nursing

Professor Anitha Saravanan, NIU School of Nursing, is the primary investigator (PI) for the Smart Tablet Education for Healthy Living (STEHL) project. The project engaged older adults at retirement facilities to help them become more comfortable with technology designed to assist them

Autumn is in the air at NIU

November 10, 2023 jdonahue CHHS, College of Health and Human Sciences, FACS, Family and Consumer Sciences, Fashion Merchandising

Things are looking stylish at NIU thanks to Huskies with an eye for fashion. From current fall trends to red and black outfits inspired by the Family, Career and Community Leaders of America (FCCLA) organization, visitors to Wirtz Hall will be treated

Inaugural Doctor of Nursing Practice Immersion Day

November 10, 2023 jdonahue CHHS, College of Health and Human Sciences, Nursing

The NIU School of Nursing hosted its inaugural Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP) Immersion Day in September, bringing together more than 25 current DNP students. “The event allowed DNP students to collaborate with professionals from the DNP faculty as well as other

NIU leads the way with wayfinding program

November 8, 2023 jdonahue CHHS

Evolving as a leader in efforts to increase accessibility, NIU piloted a new wayfinding system that benefits all Huskies, especially those who are blind or visually impaired. The wayfinding system allows students, faculty, staff and visitors to hear key information and navigate their

It’s a golden year for Jeanne Isabel

October 12, 2023 jdonahue CHHS, Health Studies, Medical Laboratory Sciences, School of Health Studies

Jeanne Isabel arrived in DeKalb in 1969 with a dream of working in health care. Fifty years later, the proud NIU alum and chair of the School of Health Studies is excited to reunite with classmates at NIU’s 116th Homecoming Golden Huskie reunion.

Jessica Madrigal named 40 under 40

October 11, 2023 jdonahue alumni, CHHS, College of Health and Human Sciences, Nursing, School of Nursing

The Illinois Nurses Foundation announced the 2023 40 under 40 Emerging Nurse Leaders Award winners which included NIU School of Nursing simulation laboratory coordinator Jessica Madrigal. The award was established in 2015 to highlight and celebrate young nurse leaders and celebrate those