For years, Katelyn Kaechele’s future after high school felt overwhelming. Then she spent a week living on a college campus. “I didn’t see her going away to college and living in a dorm right after high school,” her mom Jamie said. “The
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NIU grads join U.S. Military
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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Building Community
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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Nursing educators earn top honors
Three NIU School of Nursing faculty members were named as 2026 Nurse Educator Fellows by the Illinois Board of Higher Education (IBHE). Patrice Alsaden, Rhoda Jefferson and Cristan Sabio join other Illinois nurse educators in the 2026 class after being selected based on their
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Food drive benefits Huskie Food Pantry
The Barsema Alumni and Visitors Center resembled a grocery store staging area as College of Health and Human Sciences (CHHS) faculty and staff arrived for their Jan. 9 Welcome Back meeting. Along with welcoming new employees and reflecting on a successful fall
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Training Gets Real
Students in NIU’s audiology program are getting hands-on practice with a new high-tech patient who never flinches. Thanks to a generous grant from the Northeast Illinois Area Health Education Center (AHEC), CARL, the Canadian Audiology Simulator for Research and Learning, has been
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NIU team earns Journal of Public Health Policy’s Best Paper of the Year
An NIU research team has earned the Journal of Public Health Policy’s Best Paper of the Year for a systematic review that examines how U.S. policies support unpaid family caregivers. The award was presented during the American Journal of Public Health’s Annual
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Taste the World at NIU
Mealtime at Patterson Hall and Neptune Hall got a flavorful upgrade last month, thanks to a creative team of students from NIU’s Dietetic Internship program. From Japanese-inspired dishes to Mexican favorites, diners enjoyed a trip around the globe during this much-loved campus
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Fellowship paves path
Leilani Cancel-Lopez didn’t set out to become a therapist, but her path led her to a nationally recognized fellowship aimed at expanding representation in mental health care. The second-year graduate student in Northern Illinois University’s Specialization in Marriage and Family Therapy (SMFT)
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NIU Clinic voted “Best”
Northern Illinois University Speech-Language Hearing Clinic earned the Daily Chronicle Reader’s Choice Award for 2025 Best Audiology/Hearing Health Care in DeKalb County! Congratulations to our amazing clinicians, faculty, staff and students who are passionate about hearing health and are so deserving of
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Audiology students gain critical experience
Neurotone AI is proud to announce a new partnership with Northern Illinois University (NIU) to empower Doctor of Audiology students through hands-on access to Lace AI Pro, a next-generation auditory training platform. This collaboration enables students to experience firsthand how AI-driven tools can
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From Classroom to Community
At Northern Illinois University, the kitchen has always been a classroom. But this semester, it’s everywhere. NIU’s senior-level nutrition course, Quantity Foods, is piloting a new model that brings learning to life through real-world food operations across campus. Traditionally taught in Ellington’s,
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