In The Spotlight

From Blue to Books: Author Michael A. Black, '71, Finds a Lifeline in Words

Author Michael A. Black, '71, Turns to Writing While a Police Officer

Racing for Gold: Lorena Martin, '18, Returns from Paris and Sets Sights on L.A.

Coming to NIU took Martin to the next level in her sport.

Student Spotlight: Lidia Marquez

Double OMIS and Spanish major was able to study abroad in Spain thanks to donors

Shannice Berry, ’10, M.S.Ed. ’12: Higher Education, Higher Purpose

The potential to impact and influence keeps Shannice Berry involved as an NIU alumni volunteer

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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

Arnold Hampel, '63, Continues Legacy of Wife Denise Kennedy, '84, M.B.A. '95

Couple is funding two scholarships, in addition to prize for annual CURE symposium

Student Stories

Student Spotlight: Lidia Marquez

Double OMIS and Spanish major was able to study abroad in Spain thanks to donors

Student Spotlight: Courtney Coleman

Student aspires to work in forensic science after graduating from NIU

Student Spotlight: Anabela Arrieta

Ecuadorian student inspired by uncle on path to medical degree