In The Spotlight
Black, Female Visual Effects Producer Dawn Turner, '94, Earns Success in Hollywood
Turner has worked at nearly all the major studios, including Disney, Warner Brothers, Lucasfilm, and The Jim Henson Company.
Dr. Patrick Foley, ’73, Named President of The American Board of Orthodontics
After 30 years in his own orthodontics practice, Foley works as a full-time instructor and administrator for the Center for Advanced Dental Education at Saint Louis University.
Nestlé’s Jasmin Nava, B.F.A. ’17, M.B.A. ’21, Brings Entrepreneurial Mindset to NIUAA Board
Nava hopes to engage with other NIU alumni and future students in her new role.
Rory Weiler, ’75, Named President of Illinois State Bar Association
After developing his practice over the last 43 years, Weiler & Lengle, P.C. has an excellent professional reputation among clients and colleagues.
Upcoming Events
Upcoming Events Below
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NIU Night With Kane County Cougars
6:30PM Thu 18 Aug 2022, Central timezone
Enjoy a BOGO reserved seat promotion and drinks and food for only $2 each! -
NIU Night With the Chicago Cubs Pregame Reception
5:00PM - 11:00PM Wed 24 Aug 2022, Central timezone
Join the NIU Alumni Association on the terrace at Brickhouse Tavern, Wed. Aug. 24 from 5-7 p.m. for a pregame reception before NIU night at the Chicago Cubs.
Donor Stories
University Librarian Alex Wenner Understood the Power of Legacy
Alex Wenner established an endowment to provide the Gisela Wenner Memorial Scholarship in the NIU School of Nursing.
Professor Provides Best Lab Experience
An estate gift from Dr. Allen Staver provides state-of-the-art technology.
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.