Human Development and Family Sciences Archives - College of Health and Human Sciences

Fun and games

February 27, 2025 jdonahue AHDFS, Applied Human Development and Family Sciences, CHHS, College of Health and Human Sciences, FACS, Family and Consumer Sciences, human development and family sciences, School of Family and Consumer Sciences

The School of Family and Consumer Sciences proved they’ve got game during their Human Development and Family Sciences (HDFS) program game night on Feb. 19. Nearly 100 students arrived at Wirtz Hall for the event that included information about programs, events and

Huskie Spotlight – Paige Butauski

March 28, 2023 jdonahue AHDFS, Applied Human Development and Family Sciences, CHHS, College of Family and Consumer Sciences, College of Health and Human Sciences, FACS, Family and Consumer Sciences, human development and family sciences, Marriage and Family Therapy, School of Family and Consumer Sciences, Specialization in Marriage and Family Therapy, Specialization in Marriage and Family Therapy Program

Paige Butauski is a human development and family sciences master’s student from Hilliard, OH Hometown: Hilliard, OH Year: Expected graduation: 2023 Major: Human development and family sciences (M.S.) What did you want to be when you were growing up? Are you pursuing that as a

NIU welcomes new Health Sciences Librarian

March 28, 2023 jdonahue AHCD, AHDFS, Allied Health and Communicative Disorders, Applied Human Development and Family Sciences, CHHS, College of Health and Human Sciences, FACS, Family and Consumer Sciences, Health Studies, human development and family sciences, IHP, 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

Betsy Sterner found a way to pair her passion for information science with her dedication for instruction and education when she took the role as NIU’s new Health Sciences librarian in August. For the proud alum, who holds the rank of assistant professor, working

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

Child Development and Family Center accolades

December 6, 2022 jdonahue AHDFS, Applied Human Development and Family Sciences, CHHS, child development and family center, College of Health and Human Sciences, FACS, Family and Consumer Sciences, School of Family and Consumer Sciences

NIU Child Development and Family Center (CDFC) maintained the ExceleRate Illinois Gold Circle of Quality. “Having a gold rating in ExceleRate – and maintaining it – means that all staff have met and maintained professional learning levels,” said Kristin Schulz, executive director

Huskie Spotlight – Ruchika Jain

November 29, 2022 jdonahue AHDFS, Applied Human Development and Family Sciences, CHHS, College of Health and Human Sciences, FACS, Family and Consumer Sciences, human development and family sciences, Marriage and Family Therapy, School of Family and Consumer Sciences, SMFT, Specialization in Marriage and Family Therapy, Specialization in Marriage and Family Therapy Program

Ruchika Jain is a graduate student in the Specialization in Marriage and Family Therapy (SMFT) program at NIU. Hometown: India Year: Expected graduation: 2024 Major: Marriage and family therapy Master’s program What did you want to be when you were growing up? Are you pursuing

Reaccreditation for the Specialization in Marriage and Family Therapy program at NIU

November 22, 2022 jdonahue AHDFS, Applied Human Development and Family Sciences, CHHS, College of Health and Human Sciences, Couple and Family Therapy Clinic, human development and family sciences, Marriage and Family Therapy, SMFT, Specialization in Marriage and Family Therapy, Specialization in Marriage and Family Therapy Program

The Specialization in Marriage and Family Therapy (SMFT) program recently received reaccreditation for the next seven years from the Commission on Accreditation for Marriage and Family Therapy Education (COAMFTE). For DeAnna Harris-McKoy, it’s a completion of a goal she set when she

Huskie Spotlight – DeKol Austin

October 5, 2022 jdonahue child development and family center, Family and Consumer Sciences, human development and family sciences

DeKol Austin Family Coordinator, Child Development and Family Center What year did you start working at NIU? 2022 Where is your hometown? and where do you live now? My hometown is Chicago and I live in Sycamore, Illinois. Where did you attend

DeAnna Harris-McKoy reflects on the power of support

March 24, 2022 jdonahue FACS, Family and Consumer Sciences, human development and family sciences, SMFT, Specialization in Marriage and Family Therapy Program

DeAnna Harris-McKoy is a teacher, researcher, supervisor and therapist, all rolled into one. The associate professor in the School of Family and Consumer Sciences and director of NIU’s Specialization in Marriage and Family Therapy (SMFT) program joined the Huskie family during the 2020-2021 academic year. In addition

Family and Consumer Sciences alum, Marquita Davis, ’89

February 28, 2022 jdonahue AHDFS, Alumni, Applied Human Development and Family Sciences, College of Health and Human Sciences, FACS

For Marquita Davis, ’89, NIU will always be remembered as a crossroads of sorts—one that led her down the path of supporting families and children’s education her life’s work. “It was at NIU when I decided to change my major from business

Child Development and Family Center (CDFC) goes green

December 1, 2021 a134221 child development and family center, Child Development Lab, College of Family and Consumer Sciences, FACS, Family, Family and Child Studies, Family and Consumer Sciences, human development and family sciences, News, School of Family and Consumer Sciences

Things just got a little greener at NIU’s Child Development and Family Center (CDFC) thanks to a generous grant from the DeKalb County Community Foundation. For Kristin Schulz, executive director of the CDFC, the $11,550 grant means there will be less waste

Huskie Spotlight – Angel Avery

May 25, 2021 jdonahue Applied Human Development and Family Sciences, CHHS, College of Health and Human Sciences, FACS, Family and Consumer Sciences, human development and family sciences, scholarships, School of Family and Consumer Sciences, Students, Transfer

Get to know Angel Avery from the School of Family and Consumer Sciences. Hometown: Romeoville, IL Year: Anticipated graduation year: 2022 Major: Human Development and Family Sciences What scholarships did you receive and why did you receive them? How has the financial support impacted your