April is Autism Acceptance Month, an opportunity to spread awareness, promote acceptance and ignite change. For Rai Nihei, proud mother of Clark and a member of NIU’s Autism Caregiver group, it’s also an opportunity to address a number of misconceptions that people
Read moreMore than Child Care at NIU
You can make a difference! Consider making a donation – big or small – to support students, children and families of the Child Development and Family Center at NIU. Beginning April 1 and running through May 3, the School of Family and
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Medical laboratory technicians can take careers to the next level at NIU
When Terros Dilworth was considering a degree in Medical Laboratory Sciences, he researched available programs and talked to people he trusted. Terros Dilworth “A lot of my co-workers went to Northern Illinois University and they all had good things to say about
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Public Health students gain real-world experience assisting vaccine distribution
Binal Amin is taking what she’s learned in the classroom and applying it in real-world situations to make a difference in the community. Binal Amin helps check attendees’ temperatures upon arrival at the Kane County vaccine clinic. Amin is one of more
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King Chung wins 2020 Humanitarian Award
King Chung, NIU professor of Audiology, was recognized by the American Academy of Audiology as the recipient of the 2020 Humanitarian Award for her significant contributions to humanitarian research and services. Chung will accept the Humanitarian Award during the Academy’s virtual meeting in April 2021. King Chung “I am
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HOSP 320 students take their culinary talents to The Depot
Christen Young’s recipe is simple. Take a team of talented students and a creative menu, add the freshest ingredients along with thoughtful presentation, and offer it to campus diners at a fair price. “I have really enjoyed all of the meals so
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NIU grad students win College Bowl
Emma Colby doesn’t shy away from a friendly competition. So when the Speech-Language Pathology grad student was asked to be part of NIU’s College Bowl team, she didn’t hesitate. “I love a good trivia event, so this was right up my alley,”
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Dawn Brown named to National Equity, Diversity and Inclusion (NEDI) Commission
Dawn Brown Dawn Brown was recently elected as the Director of Clinical Education representative to the American Council of Academic Physical Therapy’s (ACAPT) newly established National Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion (NEDI) Commission. “Being elected as part of this commission means that I
Read moreIt’s a Jeopardy-style event for NIU Physical Therapy Faculty
NIU Doctor of Physical Therapy program faculty members Dawn Brown, Nicole Bettin, Bob LeBeau and Joy Robackouski showed they’re experts in the field during a virtual competition held Jan. 15. In celebration of American Physical Therapy Association’s (APTA) Centennial anniversary, the American
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School of Allied Health and Communicative Disorders students take home top honors
A team of students from the School of Allied Health and Communicative Disorders took top honors in the first-ever Illinois Speech-Language-Hearing Association (ISHA) ethics video contest. Madelynn Parrott, Megan Nordstrom, Emily Atchison, Tiffany Jacob and Gracie Strohm are executive board members of
Read moreExpert panel to provide overview of COVID-19 vaccines
Experts from NIU’s College of Health and Human Sciences and the DeKalb County Health Department will join Chief of Staff to the President, Matt Streb, to answer questions and address concerns related to the COVID-19 vaccines on Tuesday, Feb. 23 from 3:30
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College of Health and Human Sciences students and faculty on the front lines of COVID vaccinations
Blessing Christian has been using her clinical skills and making a difference in the fight against COVID-19. The NIU nursing student is part of a team of Huskie nursing students and faculty who have been administering vaccinations to community members at the DeKalb
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