human development and family sciences Archives - Page 2 of 3

Huskie Spotlight – DeKol Austin

DeKol Austin Family Coordinator, Child Development and Family Center What year did you start working at NIU? 2022 Where is your hometown? and where do you live now? My hometown is Chicago and I live in Sycamore, Illinois. Where did you attend

DeAnna Harris-McKoy reflects on the power of support

March 24, 2022 jdonahue FACS, Family and Consumer Sciences, human development and family sciences, SMFT, Specialization in Marriage and Family Therapy Program

DeAnna Harris-McKoy is a teacher, researcher, supervisor and therapist, all rolled into one. The associate professor in the School of Family and Consumer Sciences and director of NIU’s Specialization in Marriage and Family Therapy (SMFT) program joined the Huskie family during the 2020-2021 academic year. In addition

Child Development and Family Center (CDFC) goes green

December 1, 2021 a134221 child development and family center, Child Development Lab, College of Family and Consumer Sciences, FACS, Family, Family and Child Studies, Family and Consumer Sciences, human development and family sciences, News, School of Family and Consumer Sciences

Things just got a little greener at NIU’s Child Development and Family Center (CDFC) thanks to a generous grant from the DeKalb County Community Foundation. For Kristin Schulz, executive director of the CDFC, the $11,550 grant means there will be less waste

Huskie Spotlight – Angel Avery

May 25, 2021 jdonahue Applied Human Development and Family Sciences, CHHS, College of Health and Human Sciences, FACS, Family and Consumer Sciences, human development and family sciences, scholarships, School of Family and Consumer Sciences, Students, Transfer

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

2021 Roxanne Isenhart Scholarship winners

May 13, 2021 jdonahue alumni, CHHS, child development and family center, College of Health and Human Sciences, Dietetics and Wellness, Family and Consumer Sciences, human development and family sciences, NIU, Nutrition, scholarships, School of Family and Consumer Sciences, Students

Roxanne 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

College of Health and Human Sciences names 2021 Dean’s Student Award winners

May 4, 2021 jdonahue AHCD, Allied Health and Communicative Disorders, Audiology, CHHS, College of Health and Human Sciences, Family and Consumer Sciences, Fashion Merchandising, Health Sciences, Hospitality and Tourism Management, human development and family sciences, IHP, Interdisciplinary Health Professions, Medical Laboratory Sciences, Nursing, Nutrition, physical therapy, Public Health, School of Family and Consumer Sciences, School of Health Studies, School of Interdisciplinary Health Professions, School of Nursing, Speech-Language Pathology, Students

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

New Financial Counseling minor offered starting in fall 2021

April 21, 2021 a134221 Applied Human Development and Family Sciences, CHHS, College of Health and Human Sciences, Family and Consumer Sciences, human development and family sciences, News, School of Family and Consumer Sciences, Students

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

More than Child Care at NIU

March 31, 2021 jdonahue CHHS, Child Development Lab, College of Family and Consumer Sciences, Family and Consumer Sciences, human development and family sciences

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

A diploma and a ring for this NIU grad

January 13, 2021 jdonahue Alumni, CHHS, Family and Consumer Sciences, human development and family sciences, NIU, School of Family and Consumer Sciences, Students

Angel 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

Virtual Open House

November 4, 2020 jdonahue AHDFS, Applied Human Development and Family Sciences, CHHS, College of Health and Human Sciences, Events, Family and Consumer Sciences, human development and family sciences, SMFT, Specialization in Marriage and Family Therapy Program

Thinking about grad school? Join us for a virtual open house.

Get a relationship checkup at the Couple and Family Therapy Clinic

October 20, 2020 jdonahue CHHS, clinics, College of Family and Consumer Sciences, College of Health and Human Sciences, Family and Consumer Sciences, human development and family sciences, SMFT, Specialization in Marriage and Family Therapy Program

If 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,

NIU welcomes new director of Specialization in Marriage and Family Therapy program

September 21, 2020 jdonahue CHHS, College of Family and Consumer Sciences, College of Health and Human Sciences, faculty, Family and Consumer Sciences, human development and family sciences, SMFT, Specialization in Marriage and Family Therapy Program

DeAnna 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