In The Spotlight
Led by Amanda McCarthy, Ed.D. '12, NIU Program Named as First Center of Excellence in the Nation
NIU’s rehabilitation counseling graduate degree program receives a “Center of Excellence” designation from the CRCC
Legendary Coach Marilyn Wax, '68 Supports Student-Athletes and Future Teachers
Along with her regular giving, Wax has been a consistent supporter of Huskies United
Jordan Arcilla, '18, M.A.S. '19, Volunteers to Prepare Students for Professional Careers
Arcilla cheers on Huskies through virtual and in-person volunteer opportunities
Michael Zawacke, '64, M.S.Ed. '69: Supporting Scholarships for Fellow Huskies
Longtime school principal credits NIU with beginning of professional journey.
Upcoming Events
Upcoming Events Below
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14th NIU Alumni Association Golf Outing in Partnership with FACS
FEATURED
8:30AM - 6:00PM Mon 19 May 2025, Central timezone
The 14th NIU Alumni Association Golf Outing will take place at St. Andrews Golf & Country Club in West Chicago. -
New Zealand Adventure
Happening now
12:00AM Thu 20 Mar 2025 - 12:00AM Fri 4 Apr 2025, Eastern timezoneIt’s a tale of two islands as our small group journeys from New Zealand’s North to its South, through lively cities and pristine fjords, past lush farmland and enchanted forests in a land where the outdoors is the national shrine.
Donor Stories
Donor Spotlight: Art and Pat Guzzetta
Couple sees NIU as family, gives to support students and facilities
Donor Spotlight: Shaun D. Levine, '04, M.A. '06
Funds new scholarship for Southeast Asian Studies students
Student Stories
Student Spotlight: Jacqueline Tovar
Scholarships keep nursing student motivated to graduate, honor parents' hard work
Recent Graduate Spotlight: Sujey Gomez '24
Scholarships help hardworking mother of three cross finish line to graduation in December 2024
Student Spotlight: Lanetta Cole
Scholarships have helped elementary education major continue her education despite challenges