In The Spotlight
William “Dre” Buchanan, ’99, Recognized for Alumni Achievement in the Arts
Buchanan credits NIU with teaching him the importance of networking and learning from those who are from different backgrounds.
IBM Innovator Matt Price, ’09, Receives Alumni Achievement in the Sciences Award
As a client success manager, Price works with customers to ensure they get value out of their investment with IBM.
Dr. Robert Sobel, '98, Ph.D. '04, Brings Flavor to Role at FONA International
Sobel's team specializes in "industrial innovation," where patented and proprietary flavor technologies are developed.
Tina Thomas, ’75, Flies High as Owner of Poplar Grove Airport
Inspiring young people and women to follow their dreams of flying is immensely satisfying for Thomas.
Upcoming Events
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NIU Football at Michigan
TOMORROW
9:30AM - 3:00PM Sat 18 Sep 2021 ( Timezone: Eastern )Join the NIU Alumni Association on September 18, as we travel to Ann Arbor, Michigan to watch the Huskies take on the Michigan Wolverines at Michigan Stadium. -
Brewery Tour and Tasting at Pig Minds Brewing Co., Sponsored by the Rockford Alumni Club
5:30PM - 7:30PM Thu 23 Sep 2021 ( Timezone: Central )
Join the NIU Alumni Association and the Rockford Alumni Club for a brewery tour, beer tasting and networking from 5:30-7:30 p.m., Thursday, Sept. 23, at Pig Minds Brewing Co. in Machesney Park, 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.
A Helping Hand: Lori Richards and Ken Newbaker Establish Scholarship
A generous gift from Lori Richards and Ken Newbaker provides scholarships to 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.
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.