In The Spotlight
Melissa Blake, ’05, Makes Kindness and Courage Go Viral
Blake, who was born with Freeman-Sheldon Syndrome, a rare genetic bone and muscular disorder, was criticized by strangers on the internet for her appearance. She stood up to online trolls and won the admiration of thousands in the process.
The Heart to Care and Knowledge to Help: DaQuan Russell-Watts, NIU Foundation Impact Scholar
Anthropology major, DaQuan Russell-Watts, was born with a natural curiosity. The scholarship he received from the NIU Foundation is helping to Unleash his curiosity.
Alumni Volunteers Show Students That “First Impressions Count”
When the NIU Alumni Association partnered with the Jobs PLUS program and the DeKalb Chamber of Commerce to bring students the First Impressions Count workshop on campus back in Fall 2018, there was no way to know what a success it would become. Now, a ye
Paul Lencioni, ’99, Brings Customers Quality with Blue Goose Market
After earning an accounting degree in 1999, Paul Lencioni decided to create his own path.
Upcoming Events
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NIUAA and Pollyanna Brewing Company Unveil Dawgma Kölsch Beer
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5:00PM Wed 11 Sep 2019 - 7:30PM Thu 26 Sep 2019 ( Timezone: Central )NIUAA to hold 11 Dawgma Tasting Dates in September. -
Hidden Treasures of the Dalmatian Coast – Croatia and Slovenia
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12:00AM Thu 12 Sep 2019 - 12:00AM Sat 21 Sep 2019 ( Timezone: Central )The Dalmatian Coast offers an unmatched collection of Roman ruins, medieval towns, gorgeous rivieras, picturesque lakes, mountain views and idyllic islands.
Donor Stories
Always a Huskie: Sally Stevens extends her tradition of generosity
A generous estate gift from Sally Stevens will forevermore provide scholarships to countless students who have financial need.
Alumni Strengthen NIU Ties Through Scholarships
A pair of Northern Illinois University alumni who lived at the same time on opposite sides of Huskie Stadium—but never crossed paths—are proof that it’s never too late to forge strong ties that benefit the NIU community.
Gil Ankenbauer on giving back to the department that gave him so much
When reflecting on his life, Gil Ankenbauer identifies his time at NIU as transformational in more ways than one.
Student Stories
The Heart to Care and Knowledge to Help: DaQuan Russell-Watts, NIU Foundation Impact Scholar
Anthropology major, DaQuan Russell-Watts, was born with a natural curiosity. The scholarship he received from the NIU Foundation is helping to Unleash his curiosity.
Talon Diaz
Anthropology major, Talon Diaz, dreams of working as a cultural resource management anthropologist. The scholarship he received from the NIU Foundation is helping those dreams become a reality.
The Deciding Factor: Scholarship recruits top student to NIU
An OMRON Electronics Scholarship made NIU the top choice for high-achieving engineering student Natalia Dmitruk.