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College of Health and Human Sciences hosts inaugural Advisory Board meeting

November 28, 2023 jdonahue AHCD, Allied Health and Communicative Disorders, Alumni, CHHS, College of Health and Human Sciences, FACS, Health Studies, Interdisciplinary Health Professions, NIU, School of Allied Health and Communicative Disorders, School of Family and Consumer Sciences, School of Health Studies, School of Interdisciplinary Health Professions, School of Nursing

Dean Kelly Fiala welcomed members of the inaugural College of Health and Human Sciences (CHHS) Advisory Boardto campus on Oct. 13. For Fiala, who has been leading the college since June, assembling a team to support the college was a critical priority and goal

It’s a golden year for Jeanne Isabel

October 12, 2023 jdonahue CHHS, Health Studies, Medical Laboratory Sciences, School of Health Studies

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.

Creating a network of leaders: Staff encouraged to apply for Professional Development Academy

March 28, 2023 jdonahue CHHS, College of Health and Human Sciences, Health Studies, Nutrition

Earning rave reviews from those taking part in the first cohort, the Staff Professional Development Academy is accepting applications for a new group of fellows. Employees are encouraged to learn all about the year-long career development opportunity offered through the Office of the President and

Meals made easy with Huskie Fresh

March 28, 2023 jdonahue CHHS, College of Health and Human Sciences, Health Studies, Nutrition

When Shyann Beach wants a fresh and delicious meal, she doesn’t stop by the grocery or visit a local restaurant. Instead, the Director of Athletics Counseling heads straight to The Depot C-store at Holmes Student Center to pick up a Huskie Fresh meal kit. “The way

Huskie Harvest is a win-win for NIU

March 28, 2023 jdonahue Alumni, alumni, CHHS, Health Studies, Nutrition

Nancy Prange is on a mission to fight hunger and help others. After joining forces with Campus Dining Services, the director of NIU Dietetic Internship program launched an innovative new food program, Huskie Harvest, to accomplish both. “All Huskies have a right to a healthy meal,” Prange

Huskies Help Huskies: Huskie Food Pantry benefits from college drive

March 28, 2023 jdonahue AHCD, Allied Health and Communicative Disorders, Applied Human Development and Family Sciences, College of Health and Human Sciences, Department of Military Science, FACS, Family and Consumer Sciences, Health Sciences, human development and family sciences, IHP, Interdisciplinary Health Professions, Military Sciences, Nursing, School of Allied Health and Communicative Disorders, School of Family and Consumer Sciences, School of Health Studies, School of Interdisciplinary Health Professions, School of Nursing, Students

When students, faculty and staff join together to support NIU Huskie Food Pantry, it proves to be a winning combination. That was the case in January when the College of Health and Human Sciences (CHHS) and the CHHS Student Advisory Committee teamed up

NIU spreads awareness during National Eating Disorder Awareness Week

February 16, 2023 jdonahue CHHS, College of Health and Human Sciences, Health Studies, Nutrition, Nutrition and Dietetics, School of Health Studies

In the United States, 28.8 million Americans will suffer from an eating disorder at some point in their lives. Eating disorders are serious, yet treatable, mental, and physical illnesses that affect individuals of all genders, ages, races, body shapes, and weights. Eating

Students compete in National Cell Bowl

December 6, 2022 jdonahue CHHS, College of Health and Human Sciences, Health Studies, Medical Laboratory Sciences, NIU, School of Health Studies

A team of NIU Medical Laboratory Sciences (MLS) students showed their hematology acumen during the 2022 National Cell Bowl sponsored by the American Society for Clinical Pathology (ASCP). Under the guidance of Professor Rouzbeh Chegeni, MLS students Theresa Andrews, Alexander Barrett, Salma

Sustainable Food Systems Huskie Hack event showcases student innovation for worthy cause

December 6, 2022 jdonahue CHHS, College of Health and Human Sciences, Dietetics and Wellness, DNP, Events, Health Studies, Nutrition, Nutrition and Dietetics, School of Health Studies

When big problems seem insurmountable, young minds often bring a fresh approach to viable solutions. NIU’s inaugural Huskie Hack event proved this point when it challenged students to come up with practical plans to improve food sustainability and the future of food

Courtney Hughes Named NIU Faculty Athletics Representative

September 13, 2022 jdonahue CHHS, College of Health and Human Sciences, Health Studies, Public Health, School of Health Studies

M. Courtney Hughes, associate professor of public health in Northern Illinois University’s College of Health and Human Services, has been named NIU’s NCAA Faculty Athletics Representative, President Lisa Freeman and Vice President and Director of Athletics Sean T. Frazier announced Thursday. As the

Sixteen staff chosen to participate in Professional Development Academy

September 12, 2022 jdonahue CHHS, College of Health and Human Sciences, Dietetics and Wellness, Health Studies, Nutrition, Nutrition and Dietetics, School of Health Studies

The Staff Professional Development Academy, a new program spearheaded by Chief of Staff Matt Streb, and President Staff Fellow Michaela Holtz has launched this fall with 16 participants representing a variety of university departments. The 2022-23 Staff Professional Development Academy cohort. “The

Huskie Spotlight – Jeanne Isabel

August 24, 2022 jdonahue CHHS, Health Studies, School of Health Studies

Where is your hometown? and where do you live now? My hometown is Kewanee, Illinois. I now live in Sycamore, Illinois. Where did you attend college and what degree(s) have you earned? I attended NIU for my degrees. I have a B.S.