NIU College of Health and Human Sciences News
News and stories from the Northern Illinois University College of Health and Human Sciences
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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While many spent their summer unwinding, DeAnna Harris-McKoy, associate professor in the School of Family and Consumer Sciences and director of the Specialization in Marriage and Family Therapy program, spent part of hers halfway across the world. In July, Harris-McKoy represented NIU
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For student-parents at Northern Illinois University, the path to a college degree often comes with added challenges—balancing coursework, jobs, and the demands of raising children. For many, the Child Care Access Means Parents in School (CCAMPIS) program is the lifeline that makes
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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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The secret to happiness may be as simple as going to class. That’s the case for students in Happiness in Life and Relationships (HDFS 174), a College of Health and Human Sciences (CHHS) course being offered for this first time this spring.
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About 150 students and two dozen faculty and instructors gathered at the Holmes Student Center on Feb. 21 for the 10th interprofessional education (IPE) event hosted by the College of Health and Human Sciences (CHHS). Students from programs including athletic training, audiology,
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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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