NIU College of Health and Human Sciences News
News and stories from the Northern Illinois University College of Health and Human Sciences
At Barb City Manor, the excitement doesn’t end when a session with Northern Illinois University students is over. Residents approach staff in the hallways to show off their homework or share stories about their latest conversations with a student. For Anne Cheladyn,
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With Homecoming merchandise in the spotlight, eight members of Northern Illinois University’s Fashion Industries Organization put their fashion merchandising skills to the test, creating a display at Huskie Books and Gear designed to appeal to alumni and visiting families. The collaboration gave
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Preparing tomorrow’s leaders begins with meaningful partnerships. Through a new collaboration with The Alden Network, the College of Health and Human Sciences established The Alden Network Leadership in Aging Services and Senior Living Program, expanding opportunities for students while helping address one
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Faculty and staff are critical to our college’s success. As a result, the College of Health and Human Sciences (CHHS) annually recognizes current faculty and staff who have demonstrated exemplary performance and service in promoting the goals of the college and university.
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Change in higher education often reflects refinement as much as reinvention. At NIU, recent updates to fashion programming are designed to better align with student interests and evolving career pathways, while maintaining a strong foundation for current students. This includes the addition
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For many families in DeKalb, a simple conversation about child development can make all the difference. Through a growing partnership between Northern Illinois University speech-language pathology graduate students and local organizations, those conversations are now happening in both English and Spanish, helping
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A steady stream of students moved through Wirtz Hall Atrium on March 19, drawn by tables of information, conversations with faculty and the chance to explore what the College of Health and Human Sciences (CHHS) has to offer. The “Celebrate CHHS” event
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Some errands require a shopping cart. Others just require a car in park. At the NIU Speech-Language Hearing Clinic, patients can now get their hearing aids repaired without ever stepping inside the building. The clinic has launched a new drive-up repair service
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