In The Spotlight
Student Spotlight: Taylor Headley '25
Marketing grad received assistance from scholarship, continuing to study for master's at NIU
Moving 'Forward': The Launch of the Campaign for NIU
Hundreds gather to kick off effort to reach $300M goal
Heartfelt HR: Laura Mueller, '96, Chief Human Resources Officer
NIU professors helped Mueller discover her career direction and even helped secure her first job
Promod Vohra’s Journey from Student to Dean Inspires Investment in Education
Vohra's journey is a reminder that investing in people is one of the greatest legacies we can leave behind
Upcoming Events
Upcoming Events Below
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Picture Perfect Adventures: Travel Photography Workshop
2 days away
2:00PM - 4:00PM Sat 28 Jun 2025, Central timezoneLearn tips and tricks in this hands-on photography workshop led by the NIU Foundation’s Multimedia Production Specialist and hear about upcoming trips from our Director of Alumni Travel. -
Rockford Huskies Welcome
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.
Donor Stories
Donor Spotlight: Patrick Crowe, '70
Actuary continues to serve clients, give to NIU after retirement
Donor Spotlight: Art and Pat Guzzetta
Couple sees NIU as family, gives to support students and facilities
Student Stories
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
Student Spotlight: Jacqueline Tovar
Scholarships keep nursing student motivated to graduate, honor parents' hard work