Roxanne Isenhart graduated from Northern Illinois University in 1977 after starting her degree 14 years earlier at Iowa State University. In 2016, she established the Roxanne Isenhart Scholarship which is awarded each year to a junior or senior year enrolled in the
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Communicative Disorders Student Association (COMDSA) wins prestigious campus-wide award
The Communicative Disorders Student Association (COMDSA) was recognized for their contributions to NIU and the community as winners of the 2021 Kevin D. Knight Outstanding Student Organization Award. The Kevin D. Knight Awards are presented annually and commemorate the life of Knight,
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NIU Medical Laboratory Sciences (MLS) students elected for leadership positions
Two students from NIU’s Medical Laboratory Sciences (MLS) program were elected as the new officers for the American Society of Clinical Laboratory Sciences – Illinois Developing Professionals Forum (ASCLS-IL DPF). Dioco Reyes, was elected as the chair of ASCCLS-IL DPF and Cleophas
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NIU students named to Phi Kappa Phi Honor Society
Jerian Dixon-Evans Three College of Health and Human Sciences (CHHS) doctoral students were recently named as inductees to the Phi Kappa Phi Honor Society. Alexis Briley, of Greenville, North Carolina; Jerian Dixon-Evans, of Plainfield, Illinois; and Marisol Perez of Chicago, will join
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Autism Acceptance Month
April is Autism Acceptance Month, an opportunity to spread awareness, promote acceptance and ignite change. NIU’s Autism Caregiver Group is a place where uniqueness is celebrated – not just in April – but every month. The group of NIU faculty and students
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Nutrition podcast addresses diverse dietary practices
When Nutrition and Dietetics students Rose Donepanya, Dottie Blanchard and Ruby Rivera were tasked with creating a nutrition education lesson, they took it personally. “We are three minority females: Southeast Asian, African American and Hispanic,” said Blanchard. “As minority students, we noticed
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Public Health Teamwork makes the Dream Work
When it comes to teamwork, NIU’s Public Health program is showing how it’s done. Staff members Varsie Geisler, Becky Pritchard, Beth Squires and faculty member, Tomoyuki Shibata, have volunteered to supervise nearly two dozen School of Health Studies students as they volunteered
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More than Child Care at NIU
You can make a difference! Consider making a donation – big or small – to support students, children and families of the Child Development and Family Center at NIU. Beginning April 1 and running through May 3, the School of Family and
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Medical laboratory technicians can take careers to the next level at NIU
When Terros Dilworth was considering a degree in Medical Laboratory Sciences, he researched available programs and talked to people he trusted. Terros Dilworth “A lot of my co-workers went to Northern Illinois University and they all had good things to say about
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Public Health students gain real-world experience assisting vaccine distribution
Binal Amin is taking what she’s learned in the classroom and applying it in real-world situations to make a difference in the community. Binal Amin helps check attendees’ temperatures upon arrival at the Kane County vaccine clinic. Amin is one of more
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King Chung wins 2020 Humanitarian Award
King Chung, NIU professor of Audiology, was recognized by the American Academy of Audiology as the recipient of the 2020 Humanitarian Award for her significant contributions to humanitarian research and services. Chung will accept the Humanitarian Award during the Academy’s virtual meeting in April 2021. King Chung “I am
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HOSP 320 students take their culinary talents to The Depot
Christen Young’s recipe is simple. Take a team of talented students and a creative menu, add the freshest ingredients along with thoughtful presentation, and offer it to campus diners at a fair price. “I have really enjoyed all of the meals so
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