CHHS hosts Mental Health Awareness Social

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Students from the College of Health and Human Sciences (CHHS) took a break from classes and other tasks to refresh and recharge at the CHHS Mental Health Awareness Social held Oct. 17 in Wirtz Hall Atrium. More than 50 Huskies gathered for

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NIU hosts summer camp for autistic children

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NIU physical therapy and speech-language pathology  students joined forces to create a summer adventure to remember. Over a four-week period in July and August, NIU Health, Wellness and Literacy Center was home to an educational camp that focused on gross motor and

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New director named for Northeast Illinois Area Health Education Center (AHEC)

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Deyci Ramirez joins the College of Health and Human Sciences as the director of the Northeast Illinois Area Health Education Center (AHEC). While new to the position, she takes on the role with over 14 years of NIU experience and a strong

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Huskie Spotlight – Wendy Lozano

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Wendy Lozano is a first-generation, transfer medical laboratory sciences major from Posen, IL Hometown: Posen, IL Year: Expected graduation: 2025 Major: Medical Laboratory Sciences Transfer from: South Suburban College Why did you choose to attend NIU? I chose NIU because of its medical laboratory sciences program, affordability

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Huskie Spotlight – Chloe Steffel

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Chloe Steffel is a human development and family sciences major from Frankfort, IL Hometown: Frankfort, IL Year: Expected graduation: 2026 Major: Human Development and Family Sciences What scholarships did you receive and why did you receive them? How has the financial support impacted your experience

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College of Health and Human Sciences names winners of 2024 Awards for Excellence

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Dean Kelly Fiala announced the winners of the 2024 Dean’s Awards for Excellence during the all-college meeting held Aug. 19 in Wirtz Hall auditorium. Bryan Dallas, DeAnna Harris-McKoy, Yujun Liu, Jessica Madrigal and Flora Surjadi were each recognized for their significant contributions

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