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
Read moreHuskies participate in National Institutes of Health Science Education Conference
Two NIU students participated in the National Institutes of Health Science Education Conference held in Washington D.C. from May 30 through June 2. Students Trevor Laffin, a first-year student in NIU’s Doctor of Physical Therapy program, and Alassane Twillie, a junior studying
Read moreHuskie Spotlight – Andrew Notebaert
Associate Professor, Interdisciplinary Health Professions, College of Health and Human Sciences What year did you start working at NIU? 2023 Where is your hometown? and where do you live now? My hometown is Hemlock, New York, and I live in DeKalb now.
Read moreHuskie Spotlight – Diana Alvarez
Diana Alvarez is a health sciences major from Wheeling, IL Hometown: Wheeling, IL Year: Expected graduation: 2025 Major: Health sciences Minor: Computer science What scholarships did you receive and why did you receive them? How has the financial support impacted your experience at NIU? I am
Read moreNIU welcomes new Health Sciences Librarian
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
Read moreHuskies BELONG helps high school students with disabilities transition to college and STEAM careers
For well over a decade, NIU STEAM has offered science, technology, engineering, arts and math camps for elementary through high school students on the campus of Northern Illinois University. This experience made NIU STEAM, in the Division of Outreach, Engagement and Regional Development, an
Read moreSchool of Interdisciplinary Health Professions professor earns $210,000 grant
Bryan Dallas, associate professor, School of Interdisciplinary Health Professions, received a $210,000 grant for his proposal, Huskies BELONG – Building Effective Learning Opportunities and Network Guidance for Persons with Disabilities (PWDs). The Illinois Community College Board grant will support a yearlong project to
Read moreHuskies Help Huskies: Huskie Food Pantry benefits from college drive
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
Read moreParis Thomas named as part of the 2023 IMPACT Leadership Development Program
Paris Thomas, who graduates in December 2022 with a Ph.D. in Health Sciences, has been named as one of 44 emerging leaders for the Chicago Urban League IMPACT Leadership Development Program. The intensive, nine-month program helps Black professionals advance in their careers
Read moreMelani Duffrin earns national honors
Melani Duffrin, NIU professor in the School of Interdisciplinary Health Professions, was named the Nutrition Education for the Public Dietetic Practice Group (NEP DPG) Award of Excellence winner. The Award of Excellence recognizes high-quality nutrition education projects that enhance and advance the objectives of the NEP DPG. Duffrin’s research
Read moreCrowds showed up for CHHS annual Week of Welcome event
It was Fun in the Sun for College of Health and Human Sciences (CHHS) students who attended the college’s annual Week of Welcome event on Aug. 19. With East Lagoon as the backdrop, dozens of faculty and staff welcomed new and returning
Read moreHuskie Spotlight: Kaitlin Miller
Hometown: Rochester, MN Year: Expected graduation: 2022 Major: Health sciences What scholarships did you receive and why did you receive them? How has the financial support impacted your experience at NIU? I received a merit scholarship when I first entered NIU, which took a big weight
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