Scott Conro is a transfer nutrition, dietetics and wellness major from Kirkland, IL Hometown: Kirkland, IL Year: Expected graduation: 2025 Major: Nutrition, Dietetics, and Wellness Transfer from: Kishwaukee College Why did you choose to attend NIU? NIU is close to my family and easily accepted my transfer
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It’s been five decades since the rehabilitation counseling program at NIU welcomed its first group of students. In October, alumni, current students, faculty and staff gathered to celebrate the work that has been done and the opportunities that remain ahead during a
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Students from the College of Health and Human Sciences (CHHS) took a break from classes and other tasks to refresh and recharge at the CHHS Mental Health Awareness Social held Oct. 17 in Wirtz Hall Atrium. More than 50 Huskies gathered for
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Hoa Vo is an agent of change. Growing up in DeKalb, her journey through foster care fueled a deep passion for advocating for others. While at NIU, she witnessed firsthand the lack of support provided to former foster youth as they transitioned
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NIU’s School of Nursing has once again been recognized for being a Best School for Men in Nursing by the American Association for Men in Nursing (AAMN). It is the third time since 2017 that the nursing program has earned this distinction. “The award
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NIU School of Nursing is grateful for our partnership with 3M DeKalb! They provided a Littman stethoscope scholarship opportunity for five NIU nursing students. Congrats to Alomar Sloan, Olivia Jensen, Monica Radev, Dalila Esquivias and Donna Pape who were awarded the stethoscopes.
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NIU physical therapy and speech-language pathology students joined forces to create a summer adventure to remember. Over a four-week period in July and August, NIU Health, Wellness and Literacy Center was home to an educational camp that focused on gross motor and
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Halloween came early for NIU speech-language pathology (SLP) student when they gathered for a SandWITCH Social on Oct. 23. Dozens of students gathered at the Wellness and Literacy Center to share a meal, play some games, socialize and unwind during this Halloween-themed
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Cindy Carbajal is a transfer public health major, biology minor from Hebron, IL Hometown: Hebron, IL Year: Expected graduation: 2026 Major: Public Health Minor: Biology Transfer From: McHenry County College Why did you choose to attend NIU? While looking at universities near me, NIU got my attention
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Dean Kelly Fiala welcomed 25 members of the College of Health and Human Sciences (CHHS) Advisory Board to campus on Oct. 18 for the first meeting of the 2024-2025 academic year. “Our board members play a key role in providing guidance and support
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Deyci Ramirez joins the College of Health and Human Sciences as the director of the Northeast Illinois Area Health Education Center (AHEC). While new to the position, she takes on the role with over 14 years of NIU experience and a strong
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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
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