In The Spotlight
Alpha Phi Omega Alumni Are a Bunch of Happy Campers
What started in 1975 as a simple weekend campout in Watersmeet, Michigan, for 14 NIU alumni, eventually turned into a meaningful 45-year tradition.
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.
NIU ‘Flunkies’ Organization Remembered At 65th Anniversary
For a stretch of two decades on the Northern Illinois campus in the '50s, ‘60s, and ’70s, the Flunkies’ independent organization for male college students was known for its members’ athleticism and goofy antics.
Dr. Sherry Reynolds Whitaker, Ed. D. ’16, Serves Community, Advocates for Education
“I learned that, no matter your past, you can do the work now. You just have to apply yourself and believe," says Whitaker, CSBO of School District 189 in East St. Louis, Illinois.
Upcoming Events
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Alumni Association 2019 Football Watch Parties
2 days away
7:00PM - 10:00PM Wed 13 Nov 2019 ( Timezone: Central )Cheer on your Huskies during our National Football Watch Party Day on Wednesday, Nov. 13. -
Lunch and Learn with a Legislator (Naperville)
12:00PM - 1:15PM Thu 21 Nov 2019 ( Timezone: Central )
The NIU Alumni Association invites you to learn more about Illinois state politics, how state government functions and the role and presence NIU has in state government.
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.