Representative Lauren Underwood (IL-14), a member of the House Appropriations Committee, secured $850,000 in Community Project Funding to support updates to childcare spaces and career training at Northern Illinois University. Rep. Underwood met with campus leaders on May 6 to discuss the
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A steady stream of students moved through Wirtz Hall Atrium on March 19, drawn by tables of information, conversations with faculty and the chance to explore what the College of Health and Human Sciences (CHHS) has to offer. The “Celebrate CHHS” event
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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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Dean Kelly Fiala announced the winners of the 2025 Dean’s Awards for Excellence during the college’s end-of-year celebration held April 29 at the Huskie Den in Holmes Student Center. Blythe Kitner, Yujun Liu, Beth Moxley, and the Allied Health and Communicative Disorders team of Danica
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Fashion Merchandising students took their style on the road when they traveled to the Chicago History Museum on April 4 to see the “Dressed in History: A Costume Collection Retrospective” exhibit and take a behind-the-scenes tour. “The exhibit showcased several clothing items
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About 70 NIU faculty and staff gathered at the Holmes Student Center on Feb. 28 for a professional development workshop sponsored by the College of Health and Human Sciences and the Northeast Illinois Area Health Education Center (NE-IL AHEC). The event featured
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The School of Family and Consumer Sciences proved they’ve got game during their Human Development and Family Sciences (HDFS) program game night on Feb. 19. Nearly 100 students arrived at Wirtz Hall for the event that included information about programs, events and
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Hoa Vo, ’23, is an agent of change. Growing up in DeKalb, her journey through foster care fueled a deep passion for advocating for others. While at NIU, she witnessed firsthand the lack of support provided to former foster youth as they
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Final exam week and the end of the semester is here and your stress level might be climbing. Take advantage of Togetherall, a peer-to-peer 24-7 support service offered by NIU Counseling and Consultation Services (CCS), that allows you to speak to other
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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
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