The Nutrition Education & Behavioral Science (NEBS) Research Interest Section of the American Society for Nutrition (ASN) has named Henna Muzaffar, interim chair of the School of Health Studies and facilitator of the Certificate of Graduate Study in Eating Disorders and Obesity, as the recipient of its prestigious Mid-Career Award. This national recognition honors outstanding...
Since fall 2021, the Barb City STEAM Team has welcomed middle school students to NIU’s campus for a free afterschool program designed primarily for students who are underrepresented in STEAM (science, technology, engineering, arts and math) careers. The middle schoolers have worked with NIU STEAM educators and NIU student and faculty mentors to develop college...
In a powerful tribute to history, sisterhood and service, nearly 90 members of the Delta Omicron Chapter of Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Inc. recently returned to NIU to celebrate the chapter’s 65th anniversary. The weekend-long event brought generations together — from an original charter member to new members — to honor the chapter’s founding on...
Now you can power up your electronic devices while catching a breather or a breeze in the heart of NIU’s campus. On June 11, workers from Bluebolt installed 100% solar-powered charging benches in front of Cole Hall, near the DuSable Hall bus circle and on the east and west sides of the Martin Luther King...
For Jacob Perez, a senior majoring in Human Development and Family Sciences with an emphasis in Family Social Services (FSS), the opportunity to intern abroad wasn’t just a career step—it was a transformative journey. That changed when he embarked on his first trip outside of North America to complete a semester-long internship in London with...
The Illinois Science & Technology Coalition (ISTC) has named Mahdi Vaezi, an associate professor in the College of Engineering and Engineering Technology (CEET), to its 2025 Researchers to Know. Vaezi is one of a dozen 2025 Researchers to Know who represent seven higher education institutions leading innovation in Illinois. The honorees “stood out for their...
More than 20 children and their families gathered at DeKalb Public Library for a heartwarming event that combined fun, education and community spirit. Hosted by the NIU’s Child Life Association (CLA), a newly formed student organization, the Teddy Bear Clinic was a resounding success. Designed to simulate a child-friendly medical experience, the Teddy Bear Clinic...
Northern Illinois University’s bright future will be sustained and advanced by research, innovation and artistry, fueled by the support of its alumni, friends and generous donors. Hundreds gathered on Saturday, June 14, at the NIU Convocation Center for a special and inspirational event – the public launch of Forward: The Campaign for NIU. Forward is...
Awards added for Veteran Support and International Success NIU once again has been recognized as a College of Distinction, a national honor that highlights schools delivering a well-rounded, impactful education. Repeating last year’s awards, NIU was named to the overall list and earned recognition for Business, Education, Engineering, Nursing, Career Development, Equity & Inclusion and Affordability. For the 2025-2026 academic year, NIU also...
The Sarah Siddons Society’s Board of Directors is pleased to announce it has approved Northern Illinois University (NIU) as its fifth Chicago-area university to receive scholarship funding for students studying theatre arts. NIU is the first public university to receive funds from the Society, joining Chicago College of Performing Arts at Roosevelt University, Northwestern School...
Northern Illinois University’s Center for Southeast Asian Studies and the Department of Philosophy will create academic programming together for the first time, thanks to a competitive American Council of Learned Societies grant. NIU has been selected for the 2025 Robert H. N. Ho Family Foundation New Professorship in Buddhist Studies. Winners of the worldwide grant...
NIU’s Graduate School has launched a new, comprehensive virtual orientation program to support graduate students throughout their journey at NIU. The program will be available starting this June. Developed in collaboration with graduate students, faculty, program directors and student services staff, the initiative reflects a wide range of input from the NIU community. “We heard...
