In The Spotlight
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.
NIU Division of University Advancement COVID-19 Update
Northern Illinois University continues to closely monitor activities and developments related to the spread and management of Coronavirus (COVID-19).
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.
Kymberly Messersmith, ’88, Recognized for Achievement in Public Service
As managing director of government affairs at KPMG LLP, Ms. Messersmith has had an impressive career in governmental affairs, spanning from nonprofit companies to large corporate entities.
Upcoming Events
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Experience NIU: Time of Your Life – Reception and Performance - CANCELED
Happening now
6:00PM Thu 2 Apr 2020 - 9:00PM Wed 8 Apr 2020 ( Timezone: Central )Join the NIU Alumni Association for this student performance of "The Time of Your Life." This whimsical comedy is set in a 1939 San Francisco dive bar full of a unique cast of characters. -
Saving for College: What it Costs and How You Can Be Ready (Lunch and Learn) - CANCELED
3 days away
11:45AM - 1:00PM Wed 8 Apr 2020 ( Timezone: Central )NIU alumnus and financial guru Mario Cinardi, '98, offers an "NIU College Planning Day" presentation, sponsored by the Heartland Institute of Financial Education, as a part of the NIU Alumni Association's Lunch and Learn series on April 8.
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.