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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What happens when you combine clinical education with puzzle-solving and teamwork under pressure? For graduate students in NIU’s Speech-Language Pathology (SLP) program, the result was a hands-on, high-energy learning experience that brought the principles of professional communication to life through an escape
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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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What happens when you step outside the classroom and into a country where well-being is woven into daily life? For students on NIU’s “Discover Japan” program, the answer lies in the blend of mindfulness, medicine, green technology, and tradition they experienced firsthand—from
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By the time most students returned from summer break with stories of beach trips or internships, Cadet Jonah Oh had already spent 35 intense days training at Fort Knox and several more working alongside active-duty nurses in one of the Army’s busiest
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More than 50 students from 18 rural high schools across Northwest Illinois gathered on NIU’s campus for an immersive three-day journey into the world of healthcare. The Rural Health Careers Camp, hosted by the National Center for Rural Health Professions (NCRHP) at the
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As Northern Illinois University’s Doctor of Physical Therapy (DPT) program continues to grow, so too does its commitment to student success. This year, that commitment took physical form in the newly renovated instructional space in the Wellness and Literacy Center Room 1029—a
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NIU hosted a free, faculty-supervised camp tailored specifically for autistic children, pairing therapeutic fun with hands-on training for graduate students in speech-language pathology (SLP) and physical therapy (DPT). “Camps like these are necessary because they provide a free opportunity for autistic children
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School of Nursing students now have access to an upgraded classroom in the Health Services Building that’s helping bring their education to life. Since January, this space has served as the new home for NURS 304 – Health Assessment, a foundational course
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Army Reserve Officers’ Training Corps (ROTC) Cadet Jaime Hernandez was recently recognized with the 2025 Vice President’s Student Leadership Award for his outstanding contributions to student life and leadership during his four years at Northern Illinois University. The award honors students who
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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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