In The Spotlight
A Huskie's Voice: Tricia Despres, '94, Shines in Country Music Journalism
Freelance writer authors exclusive stories with top country musicians
John Polemikos, '08: Devoted Teacher, Passionate Balkan, Greek Historian
Educator specializes in teaching history to students with special needs
Defining Moments Led Matthew Baltimore, '16, to Embrace New Career Direction
Baltimore drafted a new path of storytelling, content strategy and creative leadership
Ted Muendel, M.S. '69, Pursues Screenwriting After Retirement From Business World
Co-founded business consulting and executive search firm, now seeking producers for film scripts
Upcoming Events
Upcoming Events Below
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14th NIU Alumni Association Golf Outing in Partnership with FACS
FEATURED
3 days away
8:30AM - 6:00PM Mon 19 May 2025, Central timezoneThe 14th NIU Alumni Association Golf Outing will take place at St. Andrews Golf & Country Club in West Chicago. -
Huskie Hour Hosted by the Black Alumni Council (Chicago, Illinois)
TODAY
5:30PM - 7:30PM Fri 16 May 2025, Central timezoneJoin the NIU Black Alumni Council (BAC) and NIU Alumni Association for a Huskie Hour from 5:30-7:30 p.m., Friday, May 16, at hue. Chicago in the heart of Chicago's South Loop.
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: Quentin Brown
Journalism major aims to attend graduate school, helped by scholarships
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