I greatly appreciate Adriana’s assistance during my call to HR on Friday. She took the time to understand my questions, requested additional information for clarity, and provided thorough, helpful answers. It was evident that her priority was to support me rather than simply refer me elsewhere. Adriana also followed up via email, sharing valuable resources...
Dalia Khaizaran, a second-year Ph.D. student in computer science at NIU, has been selected for a competitive national training program focused on artificial intelligence in healthcare. The National Institutes of Health (NIH) program draws applicants from across the United States, including physicians, biomedical engineers, public health professionals, and researchers working at the forefront of health...
In early 2026, NIU welcomed Russ Devereaux as the new Director of NIU Esports. NIU Esports is an inclusive program that provides opportunities for students and community members of all backgrounds and skill levels to play video games together. Its mission is to build community and promote healthy gaming practices, while supporting new technologies in...
Cynthia Taines, associate professor in the Department of Leadership, Educational Psychology and Foundations, recently answered questions from the Ed News about her book titled “The Metropolitan Community: Partnering for Equality Across the Educational Divide.” Published by Myers Education Press, the book “tells the story of two Chicago-area schools – one suburban, one urban – whose...
NIU Career Services is excited about upcoming opportunities to engage with our programs, tools and campus-wide initiatives. Whether you’re looking to connect with students, integrate career readiness into your course, or streamline student employment processes, there’s something for you this spring. Observe UNIV 301 in action Interested in seeing the UNIV 301: Leadership and Career...
Nearly 500 middle- and high-school students from across Illinois turned the NIU Convocation Center into a high-energy hub of robotics, teamwork and problem-solving on Saturday, March 7th during the FIRST Tech Challenge State Championship. The event drew 48 qualifying teams to DeKalb, each competing with 18-inch robots they designed, built and programmed themselves. In a...
Are people more likely to rely on and interact with a chatbot when it seems more human? That was the question NIU College of Business faculty members Andy Jeon, Devaki Rau, Matt Pickard and Biagio Palese set out to answer when they joined forces for an AI-age research project. In February, after four years of...
Hayley Gotzsche decided at a very young age that being a music teacher would be a great job. “I’ve always loved music,” she said. “Music has always been a source of joy and an expression of confidence. It was just natural to go into it. I love to get to bring those experiences to other...
Northern Illinois University Forensics took home awards, defended back-to-back team sweepstakes and even set a record in this year’s state competition. Half a dozen Huskies joined more than 200 undergraduates competing in this year’s Illinois Intercollegiate Forensics Association’s State Tournament, held Feb. 27-28 and March 6-7. Prairie State College in Chicago Heights hosted the event...
NIU’s campus and the DeKalb community will be full of #HuskiePride the week of Oct. 5 through 11, 2026 as we celebrate our 119th Homecoming celebration. Faculty, staff, students, alumni and community members interested in contributing to the celebration are invited to submit a proposal for a Homecoming grant. These grants are offered to help fund new...
Hi Huskies! We are excited to announce that NIU is participating in the Healthy Minds Study. We hope to use data from this study to improve our mental health policies and programs. If you have any questions for the study team, you can reach out to [email protected]. All students at NIU will be invited to...
From a young ESL student in Rochelle, Illinois, to a Marine Corps veteran and experienced educator, Billy Hueramo’s journey has come full circle — poised to lead DeKalb Community Unit School District 428 as its next superintendent effective July 1, 2026. Hueramo first taught in District 428 as a student teacher at Clinton Rosette Middle...
