In The Spotlight

Alumna Peggy Yott Packs Positivity as a Volunteer

Yott shares how she finds meaning in the alumni community

From Lesson Plans to Lyrics: Dina Bach, '10, M.S.Ed. '14

Spanish teacher trades her whiteboard for a full-time seat at her piano as a singer-songwriter

Lisa Thanos Harrod, '96, Leads and Inspires as Manteno Schools Superintendent

Looks back fondly on Greek experiences, impactful mentor during her NIU days

Jonathan Koepke, '01, M.A. '04, M.B.A. '12, Really Digs His Job

NIU Executive MBA program gave Koepke the confidence and business acumen to buy ENCAP

Upcoming Events

Upcoming Events Below

• NIU Black Alumni Council Reunion Picnic

  

  2 days away
  12:00PM - 11:00PM Sun 31 Aug 2025, Central timezone

  Please join the NIU Black Alumni Council and your fellow Huskies for the Black Alumni Council Reunion Picnic! 
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• Huskie Hour: Maryland

  

  6:30PM - 8:30PM Thu 4 Sep 2025, Eastern timezone

  Join your fellow alumni for a Huskie Hour at Franklin's General Store and Brewery on September 4, in Hyattsville, Maryland.
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Donor Stories

Donor Spotlight: M. Nadine Zimmerman

Retired long-time faculty member sings praises of gift annuities to support NIU

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

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