In The Spotlight
Alumni Volunteerism is Music to Marty Johnstone’s Ears
Johnstone's love for NIU is apparent in his attendance at alumni events, his volunteer role as president of the NIU Huskie Marching Band Alumni Council, and his stepping up as one of the youngest members of the Alumni Association’s Board of Directors.
Foreign Language Residence Program Brings Language and Culture to Students
FLRP is a language-immersion special interest community for students who may not be able to afford studying abroad quite yet but want to experience immersion in a world language.
Pat Gostele, ’06, Is in a League of His Own
As an editor and videographer for the Chicago Cubs video team, Gostele is an official documentarian for the famed ball club.
Dean DuCray, ’64, M.A.S. ’69, Receives Honorary Doctorate from College of Business
DuCray was a poor, first-generation underdog when he came to NIU, but he went on to huge success in the business world.
Upcoming Events
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2020 NIU Alumni Association Award Winners
FEATURED
12:00PM - 2:00PM Fri 27 Mar 2020 ( Timezone: Central )
Seven Northern Illinois University Huskies will receive 2020 awards from the NIU Alumni Association for their outstanding achievements. -
Writing the History of the Irish in Illinois
6:00PM Wed 4 Mar 2020 - 8:00PM Thu 5 Mar 2020 ( Timezone: Central )
Join NIU history professor Sean Farrell as he discusses the history of the Irish in Illinois.
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.