In The Spotlight
Haley Cummings, '16, M.S. '18, Innovates Tools For Mars Exploration At NASA
Learned lessons in leadership from soccer team, concepts from professors at NIU
Double-Double Huskies: Thomas, '07, MBA '15, and Julie, '07, M.A. '11, Konczyk
Two Huskies, each armed with two degrees, equals exponential wisdom and Huskie Pride
Kelly Bauer, '15, Pursues Truth as Senior Editor at Block Club Chicago
Credits time as student reporter at Northern Star for helping build critical skills
Cassandra Busse, '92, Joins NIU Alumni Association Board of Directors
Busse's transformational student experience instilled a sense of civic responsibility and a passion for advocacy
Upcoming Events
Upcoming Events Below
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NIU Day With the Chicago White Sox
11:40AM Sun 10 Aug 2025, Central timezone
The White Sox have arranged a special patio party for NIU Day on August 10 with an all-you-can-eat pregame buffet. -
Chicago Fire F.C. Soccer and Tailgate
4:30PM Sat 16 Aug 2025, Central timezone
All alumni are invited to join the NIUAA Latino Alumni Council and the Greek Alumni Network at SeatGeek Stadium as the Chicago Fire FC takes on the St. Louis CITY SC on Saturday, Aug. 16.
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
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