Mealtime at Patterson Hall and Neptune Hall got a flavorful upgrade thanks to a creative team of students from NIU’s Dietetic Internship program. From Greek and Japanese-inspired dishes to Mexican and Italian favorites, diners enjoyed a trip around the globe during this
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Leilani Cancel-Lopez didn’t set out to become a therapist, but her path led her to a nationally recognized fellowship aimed at expanding representation in mental health care. The second-year graduate student in Northern Illinois University’s Specialization in Marriage and Family Therapy (SMFT)
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Northern Illinois University Speech-Language Hearing Clinic earned the Daily Chronicle Reader’s Choice Award for 2025 Best Audiology/Hearing Health Care in DeKalb County! Congratulations to our amazing clinicians, faculty, staff and students who are passionate about hearing health and are so deserving of
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Neurotone AI is proud to announce a new partnership with Northern Illinois University (NIU) to empower Doctor of Audiology students through hands-on access to Lace AI Pro, a next-generation auditory training platform. This collaboration enables students to experience firsthand how AI-driven tools can
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At Northern Illinois University, the kitchen has always been a classroom. But this semester, it’s everywhere. NIU’s senior-level nutrition course, Quantity Foods, is piloting a new model that brings learning to life through real-world food operations across campus. Traditionally taught in Ellington’s,
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On Sept. 5, 2025, Northern Illinois University Army Reserve Officers’ Training Corps (ROTC) cadet Caitlin Field achieved a remarkable milestone when she was commissioned as a second lieutenant and became the 700th officer to graduate from the NIU Army ROTC program. Field,
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The Wirtz Hall atrium has become a true hub for student engagement — a vibrant space where Huskies gather to study, collaborate and connect. And it’s all thanks to a gift from a donor who directed a generous gift to the Dean’s
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Our world-class faculty and staff shared their life-changing research, innovation and engagement during Huskie Trek Talks, held on March 1, 2025. For the second year in a row, alumni, donors, community members and university leaders gathered to witness the transformative work happening
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When Lt. Col. Harold Larsen walks across the NIU campus, he carries more than just the weight of textbooks and lesson plans — he carries nearly two decades of service, leadership and unwavering commitment to shaping future leaders. Originally from Columbus, Nebraska,
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Linda J. Deering knows the power of a great education — and what it can lead to. After earning her bachelor’s in nursing in 1987 and her master’s degree in nursing in 1992, Deering turned her NIU education into a springboard for
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NIU’s health sciences program is designed with a clear purpose: To prepare students for the complex, evolving landscape of health care. Whether students are aiming for careers in allied health, pursuing professional school or already working in the field, our program offers
Read moreSadia Afrin credits her strong research experience at NIU for helping her land a recent role at one of the premier cancer research hospitals in the world. Afrin, who earned her Master of Public Health (MPH) from NIU in 2023, is a
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