Kunal Patel Assistant Professor, Public Health, College of Health and Human Sciences What year did you start working at NIU? 2020 Where is your hometown? and where do you live now? I’ve lived all over. I’ve spent most of my time in
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NIU Alum Natalie Libot shares creative parenting tips in Chicago Parent magazine
NIU alum Natalie Libot was featured in the January/February issue of Chicago Parent magazine for her savvy parenting skills. “We were handpicked to be featured in a piece about cabin fever busters,” said Libot, who graduated from the NIU’s College of Health and
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A diploma and a ring for this NIU grad
Angel Hannah got more than a diploma during Northern Illinois University’s virtual commencement ceremony last month. The 23-year-old received her bachelor’s degree in Human Development and Family Sciences along with a marriage proposal from Wade Harnesk, 23, of Kennesaw, Georgia. “I was
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Doctor of Audiology student finds home at NIU
Emilie Liotine was initially drawn to NIU’s doctor of audiology program because of the state-of-the-art clinic located campus. Now a second year doctoral student, Liotine has a long list of reasons why she’s glad she chose to be a Huskie. “I really
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NIU’s Child Development and Family Center offers Preschool For All Expansion (PFAE) Program
Every child deserves the chance to learn. We aren’t leaving that up to chance. For the past two years, Northern Illinois University’s Child Development and Family Center has been home to the Preschool for All Expansion (PFAE) program, a grant-funded initiative that
Read moreSchool of Family and Consumer Sciences hosts Virtual Internship Day
The School of Family and Consumer Sciences held the 2020 Family Social Services (FSS) Internship Day on Sept. 17. In its 47th year, students, faculty and representatives from local agencies met virtually via Teams for the annual event. “The FSS Internship Day
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Pamela Taylor named Outstanding Dissertation Award winner
Pamela Taylor was named the Outstanding Dissertation Award winner in the science, technology, engineering and math (STEM) and health sciences category by NIU Graduate School. The dissertation, “Exploring the Effectiveness of a Computer-Delivered Alcohol Intervention in First Generation College Students,” used both
Read moreVirtual Open House
Thinking about grad school? Join us for a virtual open house.
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Get a relationship checkup at the Couple and Family Therapy Clinic
If you had a fever or cough that wouldn’t go away, you’d make an appointment to see a doctor. When your relationship needs a boost, reach out to the Couple and Family Therapy Clinic. We’re ready to help couples and families improve communication,
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The Magic of Music to Enhance Language Production
Jamie Mayer makes magical things happen. No, she is not a magician. Rather, Center for the Interdisciplinary Study of Language and Literacy (ISLL) affiliate Dr. Mayer is a professor in NIU’s Speech-Language Pathology program within the School of Allied Health and Communicative
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Community Outreach
A little inclement weather didn’t deter the School of Allied Health and Communicative Disorders Outreach team from promoting their clinics on Oct. 1. Carrie Callahan (pictured) joined Joy Robackouski, Mariah Cheyney and Sherrill Morris during the DeKalb County Community Expo that took
Read more Jamie Mayer earns 2020 NIU Excellence in Undergraduate Teaching Award
Jamie Mayer, associate professor of Speech-Language Pathology, School of Allied Health and Communicative Disorders, has earned the 2020 NIU Excellence in Undergraduate Teaching Award for her contributions in and out of the classroom. Students repeatedly report that Mayer is truly gifted in
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