In The Spotlight
Dartesia A. Pitts, J.D. '05, Earns Outstanding Alumni Achievement in Public Service Award
Pitts has dedicated her life to public service as she experiences great success in the field of law
Gilbert A. Ankenbauer, ’73, M.S. ’75, Earns Outstanding Alumni Achievement in the Sciences
NIU education kick started a decades-long career as a geologist for Chevron
Natasha L. Miller Williams, '99, Earns Outstanding Alumni Achievement in Business and Industry Award
Miller Williams has achieved enormous success as an executive currently at Ferrara
Tim Kuncis, ’96, Receives Alumni Achievement in the Arts Award
Kuncis' Barnwood Sports is officially licensed with Major League Baseball, The National Baseball Hall of Fame, and The Major League Players Association.
Upcoming Events
Upcoming Events Below
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An Evening With Chef Bryan Fundraising Event
2 days away
5:00PM - 8:00PM Thu 28 Sep 2023, Central timezoneThis garden and farm to table event that will feature roast pork and chicken along with a feast of produce harvested from NIU's edible campus market garden, as well as local farms. -
Real Jobs in the Real World a panel discussion, hosted by the Computer Science Alumni Counci
5:00PM - 7:00PM Mon 2 Oct 2023, Central timezone
Join the Computer Science Alumni Council as they present "Real Jobs in the Real World: A Panel Discussion"
Donor Stories
Donor Spotlight: Charles Shriver '62
Charles "Chuck" Shriver had an illustrious career managing public relations for the Cubs, White Sox and other sports teams, but his future began at NIU.
Donor Spotlight: James Kendrick '70
After a lengthy career in engineering and as a manufacturing executive, Kendrick credits his NIU education with his early success and believes investing in NIU students
Donor Spotlight: Paulette Hasier '89
Hasier serves as chief of the Geography and Map Division of the Library of Congress, the first woman to lead the division since it was created in 1897
Student Stories
Student Spotlight: Rosario Garcia
Thanks to scholarships, biology major will be first in her family next year to graduate with bachelor's degree
Student Spotlight: Elizabeth Vieyra
Scholarships have made all the difference in her NIU student experience as a music education major
Student Spotlight: Jacy Rogers
Fanny Ruth Patterson Scholarship recipient helps peers, enjoys getting involved on campus.