It’s never too early to learn about medical laboratory sciences. That was the case last week when more than 60 students from Somonauk Middle School arrived on campus as part of a science-focused field trip supported by the School of Health Studies
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Nursing hosts career fair on campus
Northern Nurses got a head start in their job search. On Feb. 28, nursing students had the opportunity to meet employers from various hospitals and healthcare organizations without leaving campus when the School of Nursing hosted a career fair in their new
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Priester named to 2024-2025 Faith and Health Fellow cohort
Paul Priester, professor in the School of Interdisciplinary Health Professions, was named as a member of the 2024-2025 Interfaith America Faith & Health Fellows. The Interfaith America Faith & Health Fellowship began in January and runs through May 2025. Fellows receive a
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The sound of music
The holidays were a little brighter for residents at two local long-term care facilities thanks to a group of Huskies from the NIU student organization, Music and Memory. Both Lincolnshire Memory Care in Sycamore and Aperion Care in DeKalb were filled with
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Autumn is in the air at NIU
Things are looking stylish at NIU thanks to Huskies with an eye for fashion. From current fall trends to red and black outfits inspired by the Family, Career and Community Leaders of America (FCCLA) organization, visitors to Wirtz Hall will be treated
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Inaugural Doctor of Nursing Practice Immersion Day
The NIU School of Nursing hosted its inaugural Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP) Immersion Day in September, bringing together more than 25 current DNP students. “The event allowed DNP students to collaborate with professionals from the DNP faculty as well as other
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NIU leads the way with wayfinding program
Evolving as a leader in efforts to increase accessibility, NIU piloted a new wayfinding system that benefits all Huskies, especially those who are blind or visually impaired. The wayfinding system allows students, faculty, staff and visitors to hear key information and navigate their
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Interprofessional Field Day creates camaraderie among students
Rain didn’t dampen the enthusiasm surrounding the School of Allied Health and Communicative Disorders inaugural Interprofessional Field Day held last month. A dozen graduate students from the audiology, physical therapy and speech-language pathology programs gathered at the NIU Physical Therapy Clinic for
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It’s a golden year for Jeanne Isabel
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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Around the Wirtz connects students with valuable resources
More than 50 students took part in the College of Health and Human Sciences (CHHS) event held on August 25. Around the Wirtz, hosted by the CHHS Advising team, connected students with more than a dozen departments and organizations and showcased the
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Interprofessional education benefits NIU students
Interprofessional activities are at the forefront of healthcare education for graduate students in the College of Health and Human Sciences. Faculty and graduate students in audiology, physical therapy and speech-language pathology (SLP) joined forces to learn from and about each other’s area
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NIU School of Nursing ranking announced
New 2024 rankings released this week by U.S. News & World Report place Northern Illinois University School of Nursing’s Bachelor of Science in nursing (BSN) program at #183 in the nation. This ranking is up 64 spots over the 2023 U.S. News & World Report ranking,
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