You can make a difference! Consider making a donation – big or small – to support students, children and families of the Child Development and Family Center at NIU. Beginning April 1 and running through May 3, the School of Family and
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You can make a difference! Consider making a donation – big or small – to support students, children and families of the Child Development and Family Center at NIU. Beginning April 1 and running through May 3, the School of Family and
Read moreAngel Hannah got more than a diploma during Northern Illinois University’s virtual commencement ceremony last month. The 23-year-old received her bachelor’s degree in Human Development and Family Sciences along with a marriage proposal from Wade Harnesk, 23, of Kennesaw, Georgia. “I was
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Read moreIf you had a fever or cough that wouldn’t go away, you’d make an appointment to see a doctor. When your relationship needs a boost, reach out to the Couple and Family Therapy Clinic. We’re ready to help couples and families improve communication,
Read moreDeAnna Harris-McKoy, NIU associate professor in the School of Family and Consumer Sciences, has been named director of NIU’s Specialization in Marriage and Family Therapy program. She replaces J. Mark Killmer who retired Sept. 1. Harris-McKoy is a licensed marriage and family
Read moreNIU’s College of Health and Human Sciences announced the winners of the 2020 Awards for Excellence in teaching, research and service during the online college meeting held Aug. 17. J. Mark Killmer, D. Scott Sibley and King Chung were each recognized for their
Read moreDahlia Roman, family coordinator of NIU Child Development and Family Center, was recently named a Hometown Hero by DeKalb radio station 94.9 WDKB. The award, which highlights people in the community who are doing positive things, is given out weekly by the
Read moreEsperanza Ortiz Degree earned – B.S., Human Development and Family Sciences with an emphasis in Family Social Services, Psychology minor Hometown/High School: Elgin, Illinois, Elgin High School If you transferred to NIU, where from: Elgin Community College What are some of your
Read moreScott Sibley, assistant professor in human development and family sciences spoke to WNIJ radio about how couples and families can cope with the stress of sheltering in place. Read more and listen to the segment.
Read moreCongratulations to our College of Health and Human Sciences faculty who have had publications in 2019. Milijana Buac, Assistant Professor, Speech-Language Pathology Gross, M. C., Lopez, E., Buac, M., & Kaushanskaya, M. (2019). Processing of code-switched sentences by bilingual children: Cognitive and
Read moreCongratulations to all the CHHS fall 2019 graduates! Below are a few images from the Saturday, Dec. 14, NIU Undergraduate Commencement.
Read moreThe Child Development and Family Center (CDFC) at NIU has received a $1.6 million award from the Illinois State Board of Education to provide full-day preschool services to more DeKalb children. The Preschool for All Expansion (PFA-E) program increases access to full-day
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