In The Spotlight
Wells Fargo Advisors' Paul Green, ’81, Joins NIUAA’s Board of Directors
Green believes Huskies don’t expect good things to just come their way. They understand that hard work and effort are required to make great things happen, he says.
Lisa Katzenberger, ’96, Finds Success as Children’s Author
Katzenberger's National Regular Average Ordinary Day landed on the Today Show’s list of “25 books your children and teens won’t be able to put down this summer."
Chad Fitz, B.S. ’01, M.A.S. ’02, of Cherry Hill Programs Joins NIUAA Board
A strategy-minded collaborator at heart, Fitz looks forward to helping NIU students through advocating for the University in Springfield and bringing more NIUAA events to Chicago.
Arnold Appointed NIU Foundation Student Rep
The acting major says she's grateful for the opportunity to use her talents to better the NIU community and advance the important work of the Foundation.
Upcoming Events
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Meet a Huskie: Meteorology Professor Victor Gensini, ‘08, M.S., ’10
5:00PM - 6:00PM Thu 13 Aug 2020 ( Timezone: Central )
Join NIU Professor Victor Gensini, Ph.D., as he discusses extended-range tornado prediction and artificial intelligence. -
Rockford Huskie Virtual Send-Off
6:00PM - 7:00PM Tue 18 Aug 2020 ( Timezone: Central )
Help us send our Rockford-area Huskies off to another exciting year at NIU!
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.