Halloween came early for NIU speech-language pathology (SLP) student when they gathered for a SandWITCH Social on Oct. 23. Dozens of students gathered at the Wellness and Literacy Center to share a meal, play some games, socialize and unwind during this Halloween-themed
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Cindy Carbajal is a transfer public health major, biology minor from Hebron, IL Hometown: Hebron, IL Year: Expected graduation: 2026 Major: Public Health Minor: Biology Transfer From: McHenry County College Why did you choose to attend NIU? While looking at universities near me, NIU got my attention
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Dean Kelly Fiala welcomed 25 members of the College of Health and Human Sciences (CHHS) Advisory Board to campus on Oct. 18 for the first meeting of the 2024-2025 academic year. “Our board members play a key role in providing guidance and support
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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
Read moreWendy 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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Melani Duffrin has spent more than 25 years creating no-cost, evidence-based curricular materials to support teachers and faculty from preschool to higher education. This fall, the Northern Illinois University professor and registered dietitian was recognized by the White House for her extraordinary
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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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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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The Illinois School Health Association (ISHA) named Marcia Berke, instructor, NIU School of Health Studies, as the 2024 Lifetime Achievement Award recipient. The Lifetime Achievement Award is presented to select members of ISHA who have impacted the association throughout their careers by promoting
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Ten NIU Doctor of Physical Therapy students showcased their dedication to community service and wellness initiatives at the seventh annual WellBatavia Festival on June 8. The festival, which aims to promote health, wellness, and community engagement, offers a variety of activities and
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NIU Doctor of Audiology faculty and students were in full force at The American Academy of Audiology conference held April 17-20 in Atlanta, Georgia. “Faculty and students presented general podium sessions, poster sessions and students contributed to the grand rounds and research
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The NIU Board of Trustees voted to approve tenure and promotion for nine College of Health and Human Sciences (CHHS) faculty members. Achieving a tenured faculty role is an accomplishment that is recognized after a significant amount of evaluation and consideration of a faculty
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