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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Communicative disorders students present their research in Boston
Great to see Professor Allison Gladfelter (Speech-Language Pathology) and students Henry Tomiser (psychology major/communicative disorders minor) and Adriana Dinello (communicative disorders major) who presented their research at the American Speech-Language-Hearing Association (ASLHA) convention in Boston on Nov. 16-18.
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Autumn is in the air at NIU
Things are looking stylish at NIU thanks to Huskies with an eye for fashion. From current fall trends to red and black outfits inspired by the Family, Career and Community Leaders of America (FCCLA) organization, visitors to Wirtz Hall will be treated
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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. “The event allowed DNP students to collaborate with professionals from the DNP faculty as well as other
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NIU leads the way with wayfinding program
Evolving as a leader in efforts to increase accessibility, NIU piloted a new wayfinding system that benefits all Huskies, especially those who are blind or visually impaired. The wayfinding system allows students, faculty, staff and visitors to hear key information and navigate their
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Interprofessional Field Day creates camaraderie among students
Rain didn’t dampen the enthusiasm surrounding the School of Allied Health and Communicative Disorders inaugural Interprofessional Field Day held last month. A dozen graduate students from the audiology, physical therapy and speech-language pathology programs gathered at the NIU Physical Therapy Clinic for
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It’s a golden year for Jeanne Isabel
Jeanne Isabel arrived in DeKalb in 1969 with a dream of working in health care. Fifty years later, the proud NIU alum and chair of the School of Health Studies is excited to reunite with classmates at NIU’s 116th Homecoming Golden Huskie reunion.
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