Chloe Steffel is a human development and family sciences major from Frankfort, IL Hometown: Frankfort, IL Year: Expected graduation: 2026 Major: Human Development and Family Sciences What scholarships did you receive and why did you receive them? How has the financial support impacted your experience
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Dean Kelly Fiala announced the winners of the 2024 Dean’s Awards for Excellence during the all-college meeting held Aug. 19 in Wirtz Hall auditorium. Bryan Dallas, DeAnna Harris-McKoy, Yujun Liu, Jessica Madrigal and Flora Surjadi were each recognized for their significant contributions
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The Illinois School Health Association (ISHA) named Marcia Berke, instructor, NIU School of Health Studies, as the 2024 Lifetime Achievement Award recipient. The Lifetime Achievement Award is presented to select members of ISHA who have impacted the association throughout their careers by promoting
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Ten NIU Doctor of Physical Therapy students showcased their dedication to community service and wellness initiatives at the seventh annual WellBatavia Festival on June 8. The festival, which aims to promote health, wellness, and community engagement, offers a variety of activities and
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NIU Doctor of Audiology faculty and students were in full force at The American Academy of Audiology conference held April 17-20 in Atlanta, Georgia. “Faculty and students presented general podium sessions, poster sessions and students contributed to the grand rounds and research
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The NIU Board of Trustees voted to approve tenure and promotion for nine College of Health and Human Sciences (CHHS) faculty members. Achieving a tenured faculty role is an accomplishment that is recognized after a significant amount of evaluation and consideration of a faculty
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Leah Stroobants, who is a cultural engagement specialist and a member of the Oneida Nation of Wisconsin, joined NIU students, faculty and staff in exploring the culture, traditions and contributions of the Oneida Nation. The event was sponsored by the College of
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The Center for Innovative Teaching and Learning (CITL) congratulates Therese Clarke Arado and Susan Bowers, the 2024 winners of the Excellence in Online Teaching Award. Arado is deputy director of the Law Library and professor in the College of Law. Bowers is
Read moreIt’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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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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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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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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