When Lt. Col. Harold Larsen walks across the NIU campus, he carries more than just the weight of textbooks and lesson plans — he carries nearly two decades of service, leadership and unwavering commitment to shaping future leaders. Originally from Columbus, Nebraska,
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Linda J. Deering knows the power of a great education — and what it can lead to. After earning her bachelor’s in nursing in 1987 and her master’s degree in nursing in 1992, Deering turned her NIU education into a springboard for
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More than 70 Huskies from the College of Health and Human Sciences (CHHS) came together in the Wirtz Hall Atrium to unwind and connect during the Mental Health Awareness Social, an afternoon event hosted by the CHHS Academic Advising team. “Events like
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For students in NIU’s Nutrition program, attending the Food and Nutrition Conference and Expo (FNCE) is more than just a professional event—it’s a chance to step into the spotlight, share research, and connect with leaders in the field. This year, over 20
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The NIU School of Nursing recently welcomed approximately 30 guests including valued clinical partner organizations and members of the nursing faculty and staff for its Stakeholder Breakfast, a morning dedicated to collaboration, inspiration and shared commitment to advancing nursing education. The event
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For many, volunteering means serving at a local nonprofit or community organization. For Corie Wild, an office administrator in NIU’s Department of Earth, Atmosphere and Environment, giving back means stepping into a nursing classroom to share a story of resilience, healing and
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While many spent their summer unwinding, DeAnna Harris-McKoy, associate professor in the School of Family and Consumer Sciences and director of the Specialization in Marriage and Family Therapy program, spent part of hers halfway across the world. In July, Harris-McKoy represented NIU
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When Grace Wilson Biokoro began exploring doctoral programs, she was looking for a way to make measurable change in maternal and child health along with earning her advanced degree. Today, as a Ph.D. student in NIU’s University’s Doctor of Philosophy in Health
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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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