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
Read moreCommunicative disorders students present their research in Boston
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.
Read moreProfessor 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
Read moreAutumn is in the air at NIU
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
Read moreInaugural Doctor of Nursing Practice Immersion Day
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
Read moreNIU leads the way with wayfinding program
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
Read moreIt’s a golden year for Jeanne Isabel
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.
Read moreJessica Madrigal named 40 under 40
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
Read moreAround the Wirtz connects students with valuable resources
More than 50 students took part in the College of Health and Human Sciences (CHHS) event held on August 25. Around the Wirtz, hosted by the CHHS Advising team, connected students with more than a dozen departments and organizations and showcased the
Read moreInterprofessional education benefits NIU students
Interprofessional activities are at the forefront of healthcare education for graduate students in the College of Health and Human Sciences. Faculty and graduate students in audiology, physical therapy and speech-language pathology (SLP) joined forces to learn from and about each other’s area
Read moreDeKalb County-area student awarded Spinoso Masters Scholarship
Four DeKalb County students pursing a master’s or doctorates recently were named the 2023 Spinoso Masters Scholarship recipients. The scholarship recipients included Caitlyn Merkel, who is pursuing a master’s degree in Speech-Language Pathology at NIU. For individuals to receive a Spinoso Masters
Read moreNIU School of Nursing ranking announced
New 2024 rankings released this week by U.S. News & World Report place Northern Illinois University School of Nursing’s Bachelor of Science in nursing (BSN) program at #183 in the nation. This ranking is up 64 spots over the 2023 U.S. News & World Report ranking,
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