In The Spotlight
Gavin Engel, ’97, Gives Back in All Aspects of His Life
In his roles as a counselor at West Chicago Community High School and a mental health therapist for a private practice, Gavin Engel, ’97, knows the value of human connection and community service. Throughout his life, he has strived to be a positive inf
Michelle Gorham, ’89, M.S. ’92, Serves her Community with Pride
As the chief advancement officer at YMCA of Rock River Valley, Inc., in Rockford, Illinois, Michelle Gorham, ’89, M.S. ’92, feels most fulfilled when she can be helping her community. She is an experienced fundraising professional who uses the practic
From Non-Traditional Student to Successful Engineer, Joseph Sener Set His Own Course
Joseph Sener, ’93, M.S. ’10, didn’t take the traditional route to earning his bachelor’s and master’s degrees in industrial engineering. His dedicated work ethic and desire to give back to NIU set him apart from other alumni.
Morgan Kolkmeyer, ’13, Named NIU’s Outstanding Young Alumna in 2020
Kolkmeyer is well-known as a weather anchor for the WGN Morning News in Chicago. At age 28, she has broken into the nation’s third-largest media market in only a few years, accomplishing what many meteorologists never do in a lifetime.
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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.