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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Four NIU graduates were commissioned as Second Lieutenants in the U.S. Army following successful completion of their degree requirements and the Reserve Officers’ Training Corps (ROTC) program. On Dec. 18, faculty and staff from NIU Department of Military Science celebrated Cadets Ricardo
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For more than a decade, the curtain has risen at Northern Illinois University on something far bigger than a stage production. Penguin Players, led by Sycamore parents Barb and Joe King, brings together local adults with special needs — known as artists
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Melani Duffrin’s impact as an educator extends far beyond the four walls of her classroom and the boundaries of NIU’s campus. For more than two decades, she has changed the way students of all ages learn about mathematics and science, and has
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Faculty, staff and students have new space for collaboration in McMurry Hall thanks to generous support from CHHS donors. The suite is equipped with furniture and technology that individuals and groups can use to spark new ideas, take projects in innovative directions
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CHHS welcomed Belinda Orland, national senior director of Research and Grants Administration at the American Heart Association (AHA) to campus for two days in March. AHA is the largest nonprofit, nongovernmental funder of cardiovascular and cerebrovascular research in the U.S., with awards
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At NIU, we are proud to celebrate the generous hearts and enduring legacy of alumni Audrael and John Chiricotti — two Huskies whose commitment to education and student success has left an indelible mark on our campus community Audrael Chiricotti earned her
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Santo William (Bill) and Marcy Curatola were strong believers in the importance and transformative power of a quality education, and were always incredibly proud of their family’s academic accomplishments. Lifelong Illinois residents and devoted sports fans, they rooted for the Chicago White
Read moreToday’s charitable gift annuity (CGA) rates are the highest they have been in more than a decade. As market swings cause speculation amongst investors for an impending downturn, now is the time to create an annuity and save taxes. The CGA provides regular, fixed payments to create
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Interprofessional education (IPE) isn’t just a trend it’s the foundation of high-quality, patient-centered care, and we’re proud to lead the way. IPE is a collaborative approach to learning that brings together students from two or more health professions to learn with, from
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In fall 2024, NIU and the NIU Foundation announced a $40 million gift from the JTB Family Foundation, the largest single gift in the university’s history. This historic gift will support the development of the Baustert Bahwell Health Technology Center, NIU’s future
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As we welcome students and faculty, back to campus, there is a welcome addition for those who are driving. The City of DeKalb’s new single-lane roundabout at Lucinda Avenue and Normal Road is scheduled to open no later than Wednesday, August 20,
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