Danica Billingsly, clinical assistant professor of audiology “Because we bridge healthcare practice and healthcare education in the Doctor of Audiology program, we moved very quickly last spring (2020) to protect our patients and our students. We completed simulation-based trainings with students, used
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Get to know Angel Avery from the School of Family and Consumer Sciences. Hometown: Romeoville, IL Year: Anticipated graduation year: 2022 Major: Human Development and Family Sciences What scholarships did you receive and why did you receive them? How has the financial support impacted your
Read moreRoxanne Isenhart graduated from Northern Illinois University in 1977 after starting her degree 14 years earlier at Iowa State University. In 2016, she established the Roxanne Isenhart Scholarship which is awarded each year to a junior or senior year enrolled in the
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The Communicative Disorders Student Association (COMDSA) was recognized for their contributions to NIU and the community as winners of the 2021 Kevin D. Knight Outstanding Student Organization Award. The Kevin D. Knight Awards are presented annually and commemorate the life of Knight,
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Two students from NIU’s Medical Laboratory Sciences (MLS) program were elected as the new officers for the American Society of Clinical Laboratory Sciences – Illinois Developing Professionals Forum (ASCLS-IL DPF). Dioco Reyes, was elected as the chair of ASCCLS-IL DPF and Cleophas
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Each year, NIU College of Health and Human Sciences (CHHS) recognizes one undergraduate student from each academic program with the Dean’s Student Award. Students selected for the award have demonstrated significant achievement and leadership in the areas of scholarship, campus and/or community
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Join us in celebrating a successful end of the semester and/or graduation with CHHS Spirit Week activities during finals week, April 26-30. Sponsored by the CHHS team and Student Advisory Committee, we plan to celebrate our efforts and offer a virtual “high
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Students interested in helping individuals and families improve their lives through financial literacy can pursue a new minor being offered starting from fall 2021. The School of Family and Consumer Sciences has added a minor in Financial Counseling which introduces students to
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April is Autism Acceptance Month, an opportunity to spread awareness, promote acceptance and ignite change. NIU’s Autism Caregiver Group is a place where uniqueness is celebrated – not just in April – but every month. The group of NIU faculty and students
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When Nutrition and Dietetics students Rose Donepanya, Dottie Blanchard and Ruby Rivera were tasked with creating a nutrition education lesson, they took it personally. “We are three minority females: Southeast Asian, African American and Hispanic,” said Blanchard. “As minority students, we noticed
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When it comes to teamwork, NIU’s Public Health program is showing how it’s done. Staff members Varsie Geisler, Becky Pritchard, Beth Squires and faculty member, Tomoyuki Shibata, have volunteered to supervise nearly two dozen School of Health Studies students as they volunteered
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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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