In The Spotlight
Mission III joins the Huskie Nation as NIU’s New Mascot
Mission II will be retiring due to food and environmental allergies.
Lisa Richardson, Ed. D. ’21, Fights for Student Success at Waubonsee Community College
Richardson was drawn to NIU's executive Ed.D. program because of its flexibility and the cohort component.
Professional Soccer Player Sean Totsch, ’14, is Proud to be a Role Model
Totsch's competitive nature and ability to grind through adversity have led him to success on and off the field.
Ashleigh Draft, M.A. ’09, Advocates for Clients as Labor and Employment Attorney
Draft does compliance analysis, handles employment litigation and conducts labor arbitration at Varnum Law.
Upcoming Events
Upcoming Events Below
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NIU/Chicago Blackhawks Game Day Experience
5:00PM - 11:00PM Fri 10 Feb 2023, Central timezone
We invite you to take advantage of this special Northern Illinois University ticket offer as the Chicago Blackhawks welcome NIU alumni, family and friends to their game on Friday, Feb. 10, against the Arizona Coyotes. -
Bright Angel Wine Tasting at Main Street Social
6:00PM - 8:00PM Wed 15 Feb 2023, Central timezone
Roses are red, and wine is too. Let’s wine things down and talk with your fellow alumni too.
Donor Stories
Donor Spotlight: Jan Half, M.S.Ed. ’80
Half funds ‘win-win’ relationship between Leland, Illinois, Schools and College of Ed.
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.
Student Stories
Student Frederick McClure Credits Patterson Scholarship for Musical Therapy Vision
An avid percussionist, McClure is pursuing dual degrees in music education and music performance.
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.