College of Health and Human Sciences

Huskie Spotlight – Wendy Lozano

October 4, 2024 jdonahue CHHS, College of Health and Human Sciences, Health Studies, Medical Laboratory Sciences, School of Health Studies

Wendy Lozano is a first-generation, transfer medical laboratory sciences major from Posen, IL Hometown: Posen, IL Year: Expected graduation: 2025 Major: Medical Laboratory Sciences Transfer from: South Suburban College Why did you choose to attend NIU? I chose NIU because of its medical laboratory sciences program, affordability

NIU Professor Champions Open Science

October 4, 2024 jdonahue CHHS, College of Health and Human Sciences, IHP, Interdisciplinary Health Professions, News, NIU

Melani Duffrin has spent more than 25 years creating no-cost, evidence-based curricular materials to support teachers and faculty from preschool to higher education. This fall, the Northern Illinois University professor and registered dietitian was recognized by the White House for her extraordinary

Huskie Spotlight – Chloe Steffel

August 29, 2024 jdonahue Applied Human Development and Family Sciences, CHHS, College of Health and Human Sciences, Family and Consumer Sciences, School of Family and Consumer Sciences

Chloe Steffel is a human development and family sciences major from Frankfort, IL Hometown: Frankfort, IL Year: Expected graduation: 2026 Major: Human Development and Family Sciences What scholarships did you receive and why did you receive them? How has the financial support impacted your experience

College of Health and Human Sciences names winners of 2024 Awards for Excellence

August 29, 2024 jdonahue AHCD, Allied Health and Communicative Disorders, CHHS, College of Health and Human Sciences, Couple and Family Therapy Clinic, Family and Consumer Sciences, Health Studies, IHP, Nursing, School of Allied Health and Communicative Disorders, School of Family and Consumer Sciences, School of Health Studies, School of Interdisciplinary Health Professions, School of Nursing, Specialization in Marriage and Family Therapy, Specialization in Marriage and Family Therapy Program

Dean Kelly Fiala announced the winners of the 2024 Dean’s Awards for Excellence during the all-college meeting held Aug. 19 in Wirtz Hall auditorium. Bryan Dallas, DeAnna Harris-McKoy, Yujun Liu, Jessica Madrigal and Flora Surjadi were each recognized for their significant contributions

Beverly Henry to start next chapter

August 29, 2024 a134221 News

Beverly Henry Beverly Henry earned her bachelor’s degree in dietetics, nutrition and food science from NIU in 1983. This month, she begins her next chapter when she retires after a 21-year career in the College of Health and Human Sciences. “I appreciated

Berke named Illinois School Health Association Lifetime Achievement Award Winner

June 21, 2024 jdonahue CHHS, College of Health and Human Sciences, Health Studies, School of Health Studies

The Illinois School Health Association (ISHA) named Marcia Berke, instructor, NIU School of Health Studies, as the 2024 Lifetime Achievement Award recipient. The Lifetime Achievement Award is presented to select members of ISHA who have impacted the association throughout their careers by promoting

NIU students join forces for community wellness at WellBatavia Festival

June 18, 2024 jdonahue AHCD, Allied Health and Communicative Disorders, CHHS, College of Health and Human Sciences, Doctor of Physical Therapy, physical therapy, Physical Therapy Clinic, School of Allied Health and Communicative Disorders

Ten NIU Doctor of Physical Therapy students showcased their dedication to community service and wellness initiatives at the seventh annual WellBatavia Festival on June 8. The festival, which aims to promote health, wellness, and community engagement, offers a variety of activities and

Audiology students shine at national conference

June 18, 2024 jdonahue AHCD, Allied Health and Communicative Disorders, Audiology, CHHS, College of Health and Human Sciences

NIU Doctor of Audiology faculty and students were in full force at The American Academy of Audiology conference held April 17-20 in Atlanta, Georgia. “Faculty and students presented general podium sessions, poster sessions and students contributed to the grand rounds and research

NIU faculty members receive tenure, promotions

June 18, 2024 jdonahue CHHS, College of Health and Human Sciences

The NIU Board of Trustees voted to approve tenure and promotion for nine College of Health and Human Sciences (CHHS) faculty members. Achieving a tenured faculty role is an accomplishment that is recognized after a significant amount of evaluation and consideration of a faculty

FoodMASTER initiative earns White House award

June 4, 2024 a134221 Health Studies, IHP, Interdisciplinary Health Professions, News, Nutrition, School of Health Studies, School of Interdisciplinary Health Professions

The White House Office of Science and Technology Policy (OSTP) announced that the Food, Math, and Science Teaching Enhancement Resource (FoodMASTER) initiative is one of five winners of the 2024 OSTP Year of Open Science Recognition Challenge. The challenge engages researchers, community

Event Supports Awareness of Oneida Culture and Lifeways

May 3, 2024 jdonahue CHHS, College of Health and Human Sciences

Leah Stroobants, who is a cultural engagement specialist and a member of the Oneida Nation of Wisconsin, joined NIU students, faculty and staff in exploring the culture, traditions and contributions of the Oneida Nation. The event was sponsored by the College of

Inaugural NIU Public Health Expo celebrates National Public Health Week

April 25, 2024 a134221 Health Studies, News, Public Health, School of Health Studies

Quiana Jones said she and fellow members of NIU’s Public Health Advisory Committee (PHAC) had an idea about creating a campus-wide event to celebrate National Public Health Week. Months later, the program coordinator of NIU’s master’s in public health (MPH) program watched