In The Spotlight

Student Spotlight: Ja'kobe Jones

SGA president aims to become a financial advisor for underrepresented communities

NIU Degree Bridges Business Acumen, Technology and Healthcare for Dr. Sarjoo Patel, '03

OM&IS degree helped Patel transition from a medical doctor to a health tech entrepreneur and executive

James Rowe, M.S.Ed. '99, Earns Prestigious Golden Apple Award

Rowe is a committed special education science teacher at Clare Woods Academy in Wheaton, Illinois

Matt Vartanian, '06, Helps Solve 42-Year-Old Cold Case as Elgin Police Detective

The vehicle and remains of Elgin resident Karen Schepers were found after being missing since 1983

Upcoming Events

Upcoming Events Below

• Rockford Huskies Welcome

  

  2 days away
  12:00PM - 2:00PM Sun 20 Jul 2025, Central timezone

  Rockford area alumni and students are invited to a special Huskie welcome event for our new and returning Huskies before the fall semester begins in DeKalb.
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• Midwest Classic Pre-Reception and Show

  

  3:00PM - 5:00PM Sat 26 Jul 2025, Central timezone

  Join the NIU Huskie Marching Band Alumni Network on Saturday, July 26, for a summer night of sounds.
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Donor Stories

Donor Spotlight: Patrick Crowe, '70

Actuary continues to serve clients, give to NIU after retirement

Donor Spotlight: Don Westlake '50

Education alumnus wants to give opportunities to fellow Huskies

Donor Spotlight: Art and Pat Guzzetta

Couple sees NIU as family, gives to support students and facilities

Student Stories

Student Spotlight: Ja'kobe Jones

SGA president aims to become a financial advisor for underrepresented communities

Student Spotlight: Taylor Headley '25

Marketing grad received assistance from scholarship, continuing to study for master's at NIU

Student Spotlight: Quentin Brown

Journalism major aims to attend graduate school, helped by scholarships