For Jacob Perez, a senior majoring in Human Development and Family Sciences with an emphasis in Family Social Services (FSS), the opportunity to intern abroad wasn’t just a career step—it was a transformative journey. That changed when he embarked on his first
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More than 20 children and their families gathered at DeKalb Public Library for a heartwarming event that combined fun, education and community spirit. Hosted by the NIU’s Child Life Association (CLA), a newly formed student organization, the Teddy Bear Clinic was a
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Danielle Arredondo advocates for others. “We assist clients who receive Social Security benefits with seeking employment within a competitive job market,” said Arredondo, a Program Manager for Disability Services of America. “We begin by obtaining details through a vocational evaluation which helps
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Dean Kelly Fiala announced the winners of the 2025 Dean’s Awards for Excellence during the college’s end-of-year celebration held April 29 at the Huskie Den in Holmes Student Center. Blythe Kitner, Yujun Liu, Beth Moxley, and the Allied Health and Communicative Disorders team of Danica
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Faculty and staff from the College of Health and Human Sciences gathered at the Huskie Den in Holmes Student Center on April 29 for the end-of-year celebration, Scholarship, Research and Grants (SRG) Ahead! “SRG Ahead marked more than just the end of
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Huskies from nutrition and health sciences joined forces to make a difference in the community. On April 23, Professor Melani Duffrin led a dozen students to the Northern Illinois Food Bank in Geneva where they toured the facility, learned about the organization’s
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Fashion Merchandising students took their style on the road when they traveled to the Chicago History Museum on April 4 to see the “Dressed in History: A Costume Collection Retrospective” exhibit and take a behind-the-scenes tour. “The exhibit showcased several clothing items
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The Presidential Commission on Persons with Disabilities (PCPD) serves as a university-wide advocate promoting awareness, educating the university community and assisting individuals on disability-related issues. Each year, the commission selects an outstanding student, faculty or staff member to be honored for their efforts in
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NIU’s public health program team hosted its second Public Health Expo in Wirtz Hall on April 8 in celebration of National Public Health week. About 200 faculty, staff and students gathered to learn more about NIU programs, career opportunities and what public
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NIU student Cassidy Sweeney was awarded the 2024-2025 Midwest Deans Association (MDA) Legacy Scholarship sponsored by the Association of Schools Advancing Health Professions (ASAHP). The Legacy Scholarship program was established to honor the legacies of current and former deans and directors of
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The secret to happiness may be as simple as going to class. That’s the case for students in Happiness in Life and Relationships (HDFS 174), a College of Health and Human Sciences (CHHS) course being offered for this first time this spring.
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Four cadets from NIU Army Reserve Officers’ Training Corps (ROTC) program proved they’ve got what it takes during the Norwegian Foot March held on the campus of University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign. Cadets Kamran Stringer, Stephen Bough, Ethan Patterson and Hailey Quiroz successfully
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