NIU College of Health and Human Sciences News
News and stories from the Northern Illinois University College of Health and Human Sciences
Huskie students are a little warmer this winter thanks to a successful winter clothing and coat drive hosted by the College of Health and Human Sciences (CHHS) Student Advisory Committee (SAC). “We decided to organize a coat collection drive to give back
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The Communicative Disorders Student Association (COMDSA) was recognized for their contributions to NIU and the community as winners of the 2021 Kevin D. Knight Outstanding Student Organization Award. The Kevin D. Knight Awards are presented annually and commemorate the life of Knight,
Read moreThe American Psychiatric Nurses Association (APNA) recently announced its 2020 student scholars and NIU is represented with two students. Glenn Agape Montero is among the 30 students selected from a nationwide application process. The designation as an APNA Student Scholar comes with
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CORAL SPRINGS, Fla. – Northern Illinois University women’s golf student-athletes Lauren Ingle (Rochester Hills, Mich./Rochester Hills-Stoney Creek), Jasmine Ly (Windsor, Ontario, Canada/Holy Names), and Isabella Samudio (Bogota, Colombia/Colegio Helvetia De Bogota) have been named All-American Scholars by the Women’s Golf Coaches Association.
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Hometown: Aurora, IL Year: Expected graduation: May 2023 Major: Nursing What is your major, and why did you choose your field of study? My intended major is nursing. I chose this field of study because I grew up taking care of my sisters since I am
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Jamye Hunter Degree earned: B.S. in Human Development and Family Sciences, minors in psychology and military science; Certified Family Life Educator. Hometown/High School: Rockton, Illinois, Hononegah High School If you transferred to NIU, where did you transfer from: I joined the National
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Olivia Portnov Degree earned: B.S., Communicative Disorders, minors in Deafness Rehabilitation and Art Hometown/High School: Arlington Heights, Illinois, Buffalo Grove High School What are some of your best memories of your time at NIU? I joined Sigma Lambda Sigma service sorority my
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The spring class of 2020 hasn’t had a traditional conclusion to their studies, but they do have a lot of great accomplishments, memories and advice to share. Over the summer months we’ll be profiling some of them. Ariana Carbajal Degree earned: B.S.
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Six Northern Illinois University student-athletes were recognized as Distinguished Scholar-Athletes by the Mid-American Conference on Thursday (May 7) as the league office announced its winter sports honorees. Mia Lord (Fishers, Ind./Hamilton Southeastern) from the NIU women’s gymnastics team, Courtney Woods (Brisbane, Australia/St.
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Meet Celine Taylor, a public health major. Learn why she transferred to NIU from College of DuPage. Hometown: Elmhurst, IL Year: Expected graduation: May 2020 Major: Public Health Transfer from: College of DuPage What is your major, and why did you choose your field of study?
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Ellyn Grider, a second year audiology student, and graduate assistant for the NIU Speech-Language and Hearing Clinic, has created a series of hearing-related education tools to help navigate challenges during COVID-19. Check them out.
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A school-record 11 members of the Northern Illinois University gymnastics team have been named to the 2020 Academic All-MAC Gymnastics Team announced by the Mid-American Conference Wednesday. For the second consecutive year, NIU had a school-record 11 student-athletes earn Academic All-MAC honor.
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