Committed to rebuilding its strong campus legacy, NIU’s Zeta Eta Chapter of Order of Omega initiated 25 new members this fall and elected new student leadership. The national honor society recognizes top fraternity and sorority leaders who exemplify excellence in academics, leadership and service. Brynn Pazanin, a senior Environmental Studies major from Lansing, Illinois, now...
Erik Villar Sáenz, ’23, Shares His Post-traditional Journey If Erik Villar Sáenz, ’23, could give post-traditional college students a piece of advice, it would be that it is never too late to return to school and reimagine your dreams. “No one has the power to stop you,” Villar Sáenz said. “As an immigrant and post-traditional...
One of NIU’s longest-running traditions, Panhellenic Women’s Tugs delivered its biggest turnout and fundraising total in years. Bringing five teams of sorority women together, the event raised more than $12,000 in support of the Kishwaukee Special Recreation Association (KSRA). Alpha Sigma Alpha, coached by Sigma Nu, claimed the 2025 title after an intense 1 hour...
When NIU received the national Robert Frank Outstanding Counselor Education Program Award this fall, Suzanne Degges-White was thrilled. But she wasn’t surprised. Just look at the facts, she says. The first in Illinois to receive the seal of approval from the Council for Accreditation of Counseling and Related Educational Programs, a designation maintained continuously since...
Mealtime at Patterson Hall and Neptune Hall got a flavorful upgrade last month, thanks to a creative team of students from NIU’s Dietetic Internship program. From Japanese-inspired dishes to Mexican favorites, diners enjoyed a trip around the globe during this much-loved campus dining tradition. “Hosting a special dinner is both challenging and rewarding,” said Jonathan...
NIU’s Panhellenic Council celebrated one of its strongest recruitment cycles, reflecting growing interest in Fraternity and Sorority Life at NIU. This fall, 104 women registered for Panhellenic recruitment—the highest number since the pandemic. Ultimately, 76 women joined a sorority through bid matching or informal recruitment, with 97% of bid-matching participants successfully placed. The community has...
For the first time in five years, Northern Illinois University hosted the Midwest Regional Meeting of the American Conference of Irish Studies this fall. The Department of History in the College of Liberal Arts and Sciences welcomed 45 scholars for presentations of new research from faculty and graduate students Oct. 16-18. The event, bringing together...
Level Up Your Digital Strategy: NIU Introduces Search Marketing as Third Course in Digital Marketing Certificate Program Northern Illinois University’s department of Continuing and Professional Education is proud to announce the launch of its latest course, Search Marketing, now available as part of the Digital Marketing Certificate Program. This exciting addition equips learners with the...
Students in NIU’s audiology program are getting hands-on practice with a new high-tech patient who never flinches. Thanks to a generous grant from the Northeast Illinois Area Health Education Center(AHEC), CARL, the Canadian Audiology Simulator for Research and Learning, has been lending an ear to audiology students and helping them build confidence before they ever...
Father and daughter Jeff and Cassie Taylor liked to joke that they were the most unusual study buddies NIU’s College of Business had ever seen: One a seasoned manufacturing executive with four decades of leadership experience, the other a rising machining professional stepping boldly into her early career. When they began our NIU One-Year MBA...
Study explores cause of sea urchin die-offs in Caribbean When long-spined sea urchins across the Caribbean began dying by the thousands in 2022, marine scientists feared a repeat of an ecological disaster that struck coral reefs four decades earlier. Now, an NIU researcher is part of a major, multi-institutional effort to understand why it happened...
Aspiring practitioners in Higher Education and Student Affairs continue to examine the past to inform their future professional approach, thanks to an assignment in their NIU master’s degree program. For Lauren Asbury, it’s watching how a university president can tread successfully in serving students as well as the local community. For Kate Hagenbuch, it’s seeing...
