It’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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Nursing hosts career fair on campus
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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Child Development and Family Center earns State of Illinois Gold rating
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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Nursing students spread cheer in the community
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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NIU School of Nursing students launch first Black Student Nurse Organization
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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Priester named to 2024-2025 Faith and Health Fellow cohort
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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3M awards stethoscopes to School of Nursing winners
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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School of Allied Health and Communicative Disorders hosts advisory board members
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
Read moreFrom NIU to career success: Learn more about UNIV 301
Still looking for a class for Spring 2024? Interested in learning how to set yourself up for success while at NIU and after graduation? NIU partners with Braven to offer the 3-credit UNIV 301: Leadership and Career Accelerator. RSVP for an online information
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The sound of music
The holidays were a little brighter for residents at two local long-term care facilities thanks to a group of Huskies from the NIU student organization, Music and Memory. Both Lincolnshire Memory Care in Sycamore and Aperion Care in DeKalb were filled with
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CHHS hosts inaugural Doctor of Nursing Practice Immersion Day
The NIU School of Nursing hosted its inaugural Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP) Immersion Day in September, bringing together more than 25 current DNP students. Dr. Katherine Coulter “The event allowed DNP students to collaborate with professionals from the DNP faculty as well
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College of Health and Human Sciences hosts inaugural Advisory Board meeting
Dean Kelly Fiala welcomed members of the inaugural College of Health and Human Sciences (CHHS) Advisory Boardto campus on Oct. 13. For Fiala, who has been leading the college since June, assembling a team to support the college was a critical priority and goal
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