We are so proud of alumnus Lt. Cmdr. Bennie Jonathan Sumner (B.S., Nursing ’07), a U. S. Navy reservist who is a surgical nurse in San Francisco. He volunteered to return to active-duty to deploy to New York City to assist with
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Celebrating our alumni during National Public Health Week
This week (April 6-12) marks National Public Health Week. During the most challenging health crisis of our lifetime, it’s more important than ever to thank those who work to keep our nation safer and healthier. In honor of this recognition week, we
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Undergraduate research project goes the distance
Cassidy VanZuiden’s Undergraduate Research and Artistry Day (URAD) project — exploring why children with autism spectrum disorder (ASD) echo or parody speech — grew into a national award-winning project and then a published research paper in a prestigious journal. VanZuiden, who graduated
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Alumni Profile: Eboni King-Reed, SLP
Graduated: May 2009 Degree: Master’s in Speech-Language Pathology Experience at NIU: Eboni received both her undergraduate and graduate degrees from NIU. Some of Eboni’s most memorable experiences include her clinical work at Kishwaukee Hospital doing swallowing study practice, working with tracheostomy and
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Alumni Profile: Artice Weston Jr., Au.D.
Graduated: December 2007 Degree: B.S., Communicative Disorders Experience at NIU: Artice was involved with the Communicative Disorders Student Association and Communicative Disorder Reform by Advocating Diversity (COMRAD) as an undergraduate, which helped him develop and discover his identity and voice as a
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Alumni Profile: Anomis Dula, Au.D.
Graduated: May 2010 Degree: Doctor of Audiology Experience at NIU: Anomis describes her experience at NIU as unforgettable. She praises the academic and clinical teams which pushed her to think critically in the clinic, the classroom and the real-world. Anomis has great
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Alumni Profile: Regina Kelly, SLP
Graduated: May 2006 Degree: Master’s in Speech-Language Pathology Experience at NIU: Regina was a non-traditional student who attended NIU in search of her second profession after a career change from accounting. She served as Dr. Sherrill Morris’ teaching assistant for COMD 221
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Student Profile: Ken Barnett
Graduated: May 2016 Degree: B.S. Health Sciences- Pre-Physical Therapy Current Doctor of Physical Therapy Student (DPT) Experience at NIU: Ken’s undergraduate experience at NIU assisted him in improving his cognitive and interpersonal abilities to be as best prepared for his graduate student
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Alumni Profile: Jeri Hardwick-DeShields, SLP
Graduated: May 2013 Degree: B.A. Communicative Disorders Experience at NIU: Jeri started at NIU as a junior transfer student, where students and professors quickly made her feel welcomed into the community. She joined clubs that piqued her interest and attended events that
Read moreSLP alumna shares AAC knowledge
Anna Cannone (’18, M.A. Speech-Language Pathology), recently presented a free class on augmentative and alternative communication to the Superhero Center for Autism in Loves Park, Illinois. Read the complete story.
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Marriage and Family Therapy alumna promoted
Annie Fridh, who earned her B.S. in Family Social Services (’93) , and her M.S. in Applied Family and Child Studies (’01), has been named the new leader of Rosecrance Jackson Centers. The center is Iowa’s largest comprehensive treatment program for adult
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Public Health graduate named to leadership role in Evanston
Greg Olsen, (’08) who received his B.S. in public health from NIU, has been named the public health manager for the city of Evanston. Read more here.
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