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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

College of Health and Human Sciences names winners of 2020 Awards for Excellence

September 15, 2020 jdonahue Allied Health and Communicative Disorders, Audiology, CHHS, College of Health and Human Sciences, faculty, Family and Consumer Sciences, human development and family sciences, SMFT, Specialization in Marriage and Family Therapy Program

NIU’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

Dahlia Roman named Hometown Hero

September 8, 2020 jdonahue CHHS, child development and family center, College of Health and Human Sciences, Family and Consumer Sciences, human development and family sciences

Dahlia 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

Class of spring 2020 graduate profile: Esperanza Ortiz

June 3, 2020 lbotterman1@niu.edu Alumni, human development and family sciences

Esperanza 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

HDFS professor provides relationship tips for those sheltering in place

May 15, 2020 lbotterman1@niu.edu faculty, human development and family sciences

Scott 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.