From the comfort of her couch, Katy Newton works to promote good nutrition in the congregation of St. Timothy’s Lutheran Church. Katy Newton is on a mission to help others lead a healthy life, and she is not letting COVID-19 get in
Read more
Speech-Language Pathology students help Pine Acres residents connect during pandemic
Madelyn Parrott isn’t letting COVID-19 stop her from making a difference in the community. For the senior in NIU’s School of Allied Health and Communicative Disorders, making community connections is more important now than ever before. “This semester has been very difficult
Read moreSchool of Family and Consumer Sciences hosts Virtual Internship Day
The School of Family and Consumer Sciences held the 2020 Family Social Services (FSS) Internship Day on Sept. 17. In its 47th year, students, faculty and representatives from local agencies met virtually via Teams for the annual event. “The FSS Internship Day
Read more
Virtual open house provides information about Family and Consumer Science master’s degree programs
It was Starr Chase’s passion for helping people that led her to pursue a master’s degree in Applied Human Development and Family Studies at NIU. Starr Chase, a 2015 graduate with a master’s degree and Specialization in Marriage and Family Therapy, attributes
Read more
Hard work rewarded: Well-timed scholarship pushes aspiring scientist closer to the finish line
Virtual event, Thousands Strong, to feature students like Jamie Forbeck Jamie Forbeck always had a passion for science. But it took a near-tragedy her first semester of college to make her realize her career path. Jamie Forbeck is one of many students
Read more
Pamela Taylor named Outstanding Dissertation Award winner
Pamela Taylor was named the Outstanding Dissertation Award winner in the science, technology, engineering and math (STEM) and health sciences category by NIU Graduate School. The dissertation, “Exploring the Effectiveness of a Computer-Delivered Alcohol Intervention in First Generation College Students,” used both
Read more
NIU grad named Nurse of the Year at Advocate Sherman Hospital
Dave Rich, a 2019 graduate of NIU’s School of Nursing, was recently named Advocate Sherman Hospital’s 2020 Nurse of the Year in the direct caregiver category. “David is an amazing nurse and student,” said NIU Presidential Teaching Professor, Jeanette Rossetti. “When I
Read moreVirtual Open House
Thinking about grad school? Join us for a virtual open house.
Read more
Beverly Henry named interim dean of CHHS
Beverly Henry has been named interim dean of the College of Health and Human Sciences (CHHS) effective Jan. 1, 2021 through June 30, 2021. She replaces Dean Derryl Block who will begin a professional development leave Jan. 1 after serving in the
Read more
The other side of the mask
Since the pandemic, NIU doctoral student Thomas Asper has been wearing a mask to protect against the spread of COVID-19. NIU doctoral student Thomas Asper The mask – a safeguard for most – has proven to be an obstacle for Asper, who
Read more
Get a relationship checkup at the Couple and Family Therapy Clinic
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,
Read more
Learning never tasted so good
When given lemons, Tatyana Coleman makes lemonade. It’s fitting for the senior who is majoring in Hospitality and Tourism Management in the School of Family and Consumer Sciences. Coleman is enrolled in Hospitality 320, a food production course where students create menus,
Read more