In The Spotlight
Outstanding Huskies Recognized with 2025 NIU Alumni Association Awards
We honor alumni who have achieved outstanding professional and personal successes while pursuing civic, cultural or charitable activities.
The Power of Community: CEO Kellie O'Connell, '98, Leads American Red Cross of Illinois
O’Connell’s message is a reminder that community isn’t just something you serve, it’s something you carry with you
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
Upcoming Events
Upcoming Events Below
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NIU Alumni Association Travel Program, LLC 2026 Virtual Preview
6:00PM Tue 16 Sep 2025, Central timezone
Join the NIU Alumni Association Travel Program, LLC and Director of Travel, Andrea Hodgman for the Virtual 2026 Travel Preview Event. -
NIU Night With the Chicago Cubs Pregame Reception
5:00PM - 6:30PM Wed 24 Sep 2025, Central timezone
Join the NIU Alumni Association in the Cantina Room at Big Star, Wednesday, September 24 from 5-6:30 p.m. for a pregame reception before NIU Night with the Chicago Cubs.
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