What year did you start working at NIU? 2020 What is your current role? I am an associate professor in the School of Family and Consumer Sciences and director of the Specialization in Marriage and Family Therapy (SMFT) program. Where is your
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Hometown: Pingree Grove, IL Year: Anticipated graduation year: 2022 Major: Human development and family sciences Transfer from: Elgin Community College What scholarships did you receive and why did you receive them? How has the financial support impacted your experience at NIU? I have a graduate assistant tuition
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For Marquita Davis, ’89, NIU will always be remembered as a crossroads of sorts—one that led her down the path of supporting families and children’s education her life’s work. “It was at NIU when I decided to change my major from business
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Get to know Angel Avery from the School of Family and Consumer Sciences. Hometown: Romeoville, IL Year: Anticipated graduation year: 2022 Major: Human Development and Family Sciences What scholarships did you receive and why did you receive them? How has the financial support impacted your
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Students interested in helping individuals and families improve their lives through financial literacy can pursue a new minor being offered starting from fall 2021. The School of Family and Consumer Sciences has added a minor in Financial Counseling which introduces students to
Read moreThe 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
Read moreThinking about grad school? Join us for a virtual open house.
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