Jeanne Isabel arrived in DeKalb in 1969 with a dream of working in health care. Fifty years later, the proud NIU alum and chair of the School of Health Studies is excited to reunite with classmates at NIU’s 116th Homecoming Golden Huskie reunion.
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(Left) Arlene Mendez-Harrison, ’05, hugs her toddler daughter Haley Rose Harrison, ’22, at NIU graduation in 2005. (Right) The mother and daughter embrace at Harrison’s graduation in 2022. Sometimes the apple does not fall far from the tree. When Arlene Mendez-Harrison walked across
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The experience of growing up in the small town of Oregon, Ill., helped pave the path for Hana Hinkle’s, ’18 Ph.D., current positions advocating for healthcare in rural areas and in underserved populations. For that work, she was recently named a Presidential Leadership Scholar. Presidential
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Completing a doctorate degree while excelling in a full-time career is never simple, but Debra Kimberlin, who earned a Ph.D. in health sciences from NIU in 2019, felt prepared for the challenge. After nearly two decades of diverse experience in dietetics, including
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Cindi ‘73 and Earl Rachowicz, ’73, have a long history with Northern Illinois University. It’s where they met and fell in love; it’s where they each earned a degree that paved the way for successful careers. It’s where for the past three
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NIU alum Natalie Libot was featured in the January/February issue of Chicago Parent magazine for her savvy parenting skills. “We were handpicked to be featured in a piece about cabin fever busters,” said Libot, who graduated from the NIU’s College of Health and
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Jessica Wagner Jessica Wagner’s connection with NIU didn’t end when she graduated. In fact, the 2016 graduate of the Doctor of Audiology program said it continues to grow thanks to mentorships that were established while a student. “NIU gave me something beyond
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Jamye Hunter Degree earned: B.S. in Human Development and Family Sciences, minors in psychology and military science; Certified Family Life Educator. Hometown/High School: Rockton, Illinois, Hononegah High School If you transferred to NIU, where did you transfer from: I joined the National
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Olivia Portnov Degree earned: B.S., Communicative Disorders, minors in Deafness Rehabilitation and Art Hometown/High School: Arlington Heights, Illinois, Buffalo Grove High School What are some of your best memories of your time at NIU? I joined Sigma Lambda Sigma service sorority my
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The spring class of 2020 hasn’t had a traditional conclusion to their studies, but they do have a lot of great accomplishments, memories and advice to share. Over the summer months we’ll be profiling some of them. Ariana Carbajal Degree earned: B.S.
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The School of Nursing faculty and staff wish the spring graduating class of 2020 congratulations and best wishes. Several faculty have provided special video messages for you. Take a look!
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(Reposted from NIUhuskies.com) The fields of play are temporarily silent, but several NIU Huskies continue to compete, albeit against a very different opponent. Many NIU student-athletes, both past and present, are among the heroes working in the fight against COVID-19. Their experiences
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