Northern Illinois University Speech-Language Hearing Clinic earned the Daily Chronicle Reader’s Choice Award for 2025 Best Audiology/Hearing Health Care in DeKalb County! Congratulations to our amazing clinicians, faculty, staff and students who are passionate about hearing health and are so deserving of
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Neurotone AI is proud to announce a new partnership with Northern Illinois University (NIU) to empower Doctor of Audiology students through hands-on access to Lace AI Pro, a next-generation auditory training platform. This collaboration enables students to experience firsthand how AI-driven tools can
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At Northern Illinois University, the kitchen has always been a classroom. But this semester, it’s everywhere. NIU’s senior-level nutrition course, Quantity Foods, is piloting a new model that brings learning to life through real-world food operations across campus. Traditionally taught in Ellington’s,
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On Sept. 5, 2025, Northern Illinois University Army Reserve Officers’ Training Corps (ROTC) cadet Caitlin Field achieved a remarkable milestone when she was commissioned as a second lieutenant and became the 700th officer to graduate from the NIU Army ROTC program. Field,
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Melani Duffrin’s impact as an educator extends far beyond the four walls of her classroom and the boundaries of NIU’s campus. For more than two decades, she has changed the way students of all ages learn about mathematics and science, and has
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Faculty, staff and students have new space for collaboration in McMurry Hall thanks to generous support from CHHS donors. The suite is equipped with furniture and technology that individuals and groups can use to spark new ideas, take projects in innovative directions
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CHHS welcomed Belinda Orland, national senior director of Research and Grants Administration at the American Heart Association (AHA) to campus for two days in March. AHA is the largest nonprofit, nongovernmental funder of cardiovascular and cerebrovascular research in the U.S., with awards
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The Wirtz Hall atrium has become a true hub for student engagement — a vibrant space where Huskies gather to study, collaborate and connect. And it’s all thanks to a gift from a donor who directed a generous gift to the Dean’s
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Our world-class faculty and staff shared their life-changing research, innovation and engagement during Huskie Trek Talks, held on March 1, 2025. For the second year in a row, alumni, donors, community members and university leaders gathered to witness the transformative work happening
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When Lt. Col. Harold Larsen walks across the NIU campus, he carries more than just the weight of textbooks and lesson plans — he carries nearly two decades of service, leadership and unwavering commitment to shaping future leaders. Originally from Columbus, Nebraska,
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Linda J. Deering knows the power of a great education — and what it can lead to. After earning her bachelor’s in nursing in 1987 and her master’s degree in nursing in 1992, Deering turned her NIU education into a springboard for
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NIU’s health sciences program is designed with a clear purpose: To prepare students for the complex, evolving landscape of health care. Whether students are aiming for careers in allied health, pursuing professional school or already working in the field, our program offers
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