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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Leah Stroobants, who is a cultural engagement specialist and a member of the Oneida Nation of Wisconsin, joined NIU students, faculty and staff in exploring the culture, traditions and contributions of the Oneida Nation. The event was sponsored by the College of
Read moreIt’s never too early to learn about medical laboratory sciences. That was the case last week when more than 60 students from Somonauk Middle School arrived on campus as part of a science-focused field trip supported by the School of Health Studies
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Northern Nurses got a head start in their job search. On Feb. 28, nursing students had the opportunity to meet employers from various hospitals and healthcare organizations without leaving campus when the School of Nursing hosted a career fair in their new
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NIU Child Development and Family Center (CDFC) maintained the ExceleRate Illinois Gold Circle of Quality, a quality rating system for early childhood programs in Illinois that focuses on four areas: teaching and learning, family and community engagement, leadership and management, and qualifications and continuing education.
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The holidays were a little brighter for area residents over the holidays thanks to NIU School of Nursing. More than 30 Huskies joined together for the Blanket, Cards, and Cookies event held at the Wellness and Literacy Center and sponsored by the
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There’s a new organization at NIU that’s an important addition to the university and the School of Nursing. In 2023, a group of nursing students – with the help of clinical nursing instructor Rhoda Jefferson – started the inaugural chapter of the
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Paul Priester, professor in the School of Interdisciplinary Health Professions, was named as a member of the 2024-2025 Interfaith America Faith & Health Fellows. The Interfaith America Faith & Health Fellowship began in January and runs through May 2025. Fellows receive a
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We are excited to be able to continue to partner with 3M to provide an opportunity for students to give back to the community, as well as receive a scholarship for a Littman stethoscope that will carry them through their schooling here
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The School of Allied Health and Communicative Disorders (AHCD) welcomed members of their advisory board to the Wellness and Literacy Center on Jan. 19, 2024. Board members include local audiologists, physical therapists, speech-language pathologists, agency administrators, and graduate students. “We are so
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