In The Spotlight
Huskies United Poised to Raise Funds, Change Students' Lives Through Programs and Centers
Exciting challenges will unlock special gifts when giving milestones are achieved!
Living the Dream
L.A. Chargers Head Coach Brandon Staley and Wife Amy Staley, ’07, Bring Huskie Values to Football and Family
Peter Pierro, ’50, M.S. ’57, Ed.D. ’66, Shares 96 Years of Wisdom With Latest Book
After serving in WWII and finding years of success as a professor, coach and author, Pierro says he is still learning every day.
High School Spanish Instructor Kimberly Radostits, ’07, Named Illinois Teacher of the Year
'Ms. Rad' hopes to use this platform to advocate for students who are at risk of not graduating on time.
Upcoming Events
Upcoming Events Below
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Wednesday Night Wisdom With the NIU College of Business
Happening now
6:00PM - 7:30PM Wed 25 May 2022, Central timezoneJoin the NIU College of Business for their next Wednesday Night Wisdom virtual event - Moving From Stuck to Unstoppable -
Huskie Summer Circuit (St. Charles, Illinois)
5:00PM - 7:00PM Tue 7 Jun 2022, Central timezone
Meet NIU Coaches and Staff in St. Charles and Rockford.
Donor Stories
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.
Professor Provides Best Lab Experience
An estate gift from Dr. Allen Staver provides state-of-the-art technology.
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.