In The Spotlight
James Rowe, M.S.Ed. '99, Earns Prestigious Golden Apple Award
Rowe is a committed special education science teacher at Clare Woods Academy in Wheaton, Illinois
Matt Vartanian, '06, Helps Solve 42-Year-Old Cold Case as Elgin Police Detective
The vehicle and remains of Elgin resident Karen Schepers were found after being missing since 1983
Innovating a Cancer-Free Future: "Palani" Palaniappan, M.S. '92, Ph.D. '93
Palaniappan joins the revolution transforming cancer treatment
Student Spotlight: Taylor Headley '25
Marketing grad received assistance from scholarship, continuing to study for master's at NIU
Upcoming Events
Upcoming Events Below
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Rockford Huskies Welcome
12:00PM - 2:00PM Sun 20 Jul 2025, Central timezone
Rockford area alumni and students are invited to a special Huskie welcome event for our new and returning Huskies before the fall semester begins in DeKalb. -
Midwest Classic Pre-Reception and Show
3:00PM - 5:00PM Sat 26 Jul 2025, Central timezone
Join the NIU Huskie Marching Band Alumni Network on Saturday, July 26, for a summer night of sounds.
Donor Stories
Donor Spotlight: Patrick Crowe, '70
Actuary continues to serve clients, give to NIU after retirement
Donor Spotlight: Art and Pat Guzzetta
Couple sees NIU as family, gives to support students and facilities
Student Stories
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
Student Spotlight: Jacqueline Tovar
Scholarships keep nursing student motivated to graduate, honor parents' hard work