Henna Henna Muzaffar, assistant professor of Nutrition and Dietetics, and Nancy Prange, Dietetic Internship Director, were named the 2021 Nutrition Education for the Public Award of Excellence winners by the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics. Nancy Prange They received the award for their work with
Read moreMasih Shokrani receives prestigious award
Masih Shokrani, professor of Medical Laboratory Sciences (MLS) in NIU’s School of Health Studies, is the recipient of 2020-2021 American Society for Clinical Laboratory Science (ASCLS) Scientific Assembly Professional Achievement Award. “It is so rewarding to be recognized by the ASCLS Scientific
Read more2021 Roxanne Isenhart Scholarship winners
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
Read moreNIU 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
Read moreCollege of Health and Human Sciences names 2021 Dean’s Student Award winners
Each year, NIU College of Health and Human Sciences (CHHS) recognizes one undergraduate student from each academic program with the Dean’s Student Award. Students selected for the award have demonstrated significant achievement and leadership in the areas of scholarship, campus and/or community
Read moreSchool of Health Studies hosts Fulbright Scholar
Dr. Tomoyuki Shibata, associate professor in the School of Health Studies, was thrilled to welcome Dr. Chit Wityi Oo from Myanmar to NIU as part of the Fulbright U.S. Scholar Program. Dr. Chit Wityi Oo (left) arrived from Myanmar in January as
Read morePublic 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
Read moreExpert panel to provide overview of COVID-19 vaccines
Experts from NIU’s College of Health and Human Sciences and the DeKalb County Health Department will join Chief of Staff to the President, Matt Streb, to answer questions and address concerns related to the COVID-19 vaccines on Tuesday, Feb. 23 from 3:30
Read moreHuskie Spotlight – Kunal Patel
Kunal Patel Assistant Professor, Public Health, College of Health and Human Sciences What year did you start working at NIU? 2020 Where is your hometown? and where do you live now? I’ve lived all over. I’ve spent most of my time in
Read moreHard work rewarded: Well-timed scholarship pushes aspiring scientist closer to the finish line
Virtual event, Thousands Strong, to feature students like Jamie Forbeck Jamie Forbeck always had a passion for science. But it took a near-tragedy her first semester of college to make her realize her career path. Jamie Forbeck is one of many students
Read morePamela Taylor named Outstanding Dissertation Award winner
Pamela Taylor was named the Outstanding Dissertation Award winner in the science, technology, engineering and math (STEM) and health sciences category by NIU Graduate School. The dissertation, “Exploring the Effectiveness of a Computer-Delivered Alcohol Intervention in First Generation College Students,” used both
Read moreCHHS outstanding graduate students honored
Congratulations to our graduate students who have been recognized for their outstanding accomplishments: Jessica Bayer, Jessie Brucki, Ann Guernon, Elizette Jimenez, Michael Palomo, Alison Petry, Shannon Walsh and Kaitland Woelky. Read the whole story here.
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