School of Nursing students now have access to an upgraded classroom in the Health Services Building that’s helping bring their education to life. Since January, this space has served as the new home for NURS 304 – Health Assessment, a foundational course
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Army Reserve Officers’ Training Corps (ROTC) Cadet Jaime Hernandez was recently recognized with the 2025 Vice President’s Student Leadership Award for his outstanding contributions to student life and leadership during his four years at Northern Illinois University. The award honors students who
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For student-parents at Northern Illinois University, the path to a college degree often comes with added challenges—balancing coursework, jobs, and the demands of raising children. For many, the Child Care Access Means Parents in School (CCAMPIS) program is the lifeline that makes
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The Nutrition Education & Behavioral Science (NEBS) Research Interest Section of the American Society for Nutrition (ASN) has named Henna Muzaffar, interim chair of the School of Health Studies and facilitator of the Certificate of Graduate Study in Eating Disorders and Obesity,
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When NIU Army Reserve Officers’ Training Corps (ROTC) Cadet Hailey Quiroz arrived in Jericho, Vermont, for the Basic Military Mountaineering Course (BMMC), she knew she was in for a challenge—but nothing could have prepared her for the intensity that followed. “BMMC was
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A steelpan builder, chef, meteorologist and an engineer walked into a…ballroom? No joke! These are all world-class faculty and staff who, among others, shared their life-changing research, innovation and engagement at the Duke Ellington Ballroom for Huskie Trek Talks: Ideas in Motion
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When we think about healthcare professionals, we often picture doctors in scrubs or nurses on the front lines. But behind nearly every diagnosis and treatment decision is a medical laboratory scientist — a highly trained professional generating data that helps save lives every
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This fall, NIU’s Doctor of Audiology (Au.D.) program will be buzzing with excitement — and not just because of the start of a new academic year. The program is welcoming its largest incoming class in a decade, and that growth says
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Tucked into campus is a hidden gem that’s making a big impact—both for the community and for our students. NIU Couple and Family Therapy Clinic (CFTC) isn’t just a place where individuals, couples and families come to work through life’s challenges, it’s
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For Jacob Perez, a senior majoring in Human Development and Family Sciences with an emphasis in Family Social Services (FSS), the opportunity to intern abroad wasn’t just a career step—it was a transformative journey. That changed when he embarked on his first
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More than 20 children and their families gathered at DeKalb Public Library for a heartwarming event that combined fun, education and community spirit. Hosted by the NIU’s Child Life Association (CLA), a newly formed student organization, the Teddy Bear Clinic was a
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Danielle Arredondo advocates for others. “We assist clients who receive Social Security benefits with seeking employment within a competitive job market,” said Arredondo, a Program Manager for Disability Services of America. “We begin by obtaining details through a vocational evaluation which helps
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