In The Spotlight
Abigail Shields Rocks as High School Counselor and Bears Drummer
Shields and many other NIU graduates play for the Chicago Bears Drum Line.
Marc Largent Turns Hard Work Into ‘Freaky Fast’ Success
With 13 restaurants in Illinois and Texas, Largent credits NIU for building his leadership skills.
Mike Disa, ’87, Brings Dreams of Animation to Life
Disa has had 25 years of experience in television and film, specializing in animation. He has worked for companies such as Disney, Amblin Entertainment and Warner Bros.
Tim Sleep, M.S.Ed., ’89, Chimes in on His Lifelong Music Career
As Naperville City Carilloneur, Sleep plays the Millennium Carillon's 72 bells and acts as the instrument's spokesperson and as a teacher for interested students at Moser Tower.
Upcoming Events
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‘Thousands Strong’ Event Promises Incredible Stories, Celebrity Guests
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4:00PM Wed 18 Nov 2020 - 4:00PM Fri 20 Nov 2020 ( Timezone: Central )
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POSTPONED - NIU M.P.A. Topgolf Event
TOMORROW
3:45PM - 7:00PM Thu 29 Oct 2020 ( Timezone: Central )Join your fellow alumni and friends for a night of food, fellowship and fun at Topgolf. No need to be an expert golfer! The evening will feature dinner, golf, a raffle and silent auction!
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
Unleashing a Passion to Help Others: Krista Ekberg, NIU Foundation Impact Scholar
Recent graduate, Krista Ekberg, reflects on how the scholarship she received from the NIU Foundation helped to unleash her passion for research and psychology.
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.