In The Spotlight
A Student Project Built to Measure and Designed to Innovate
A recent engineering graduate turns his senior design project into a real-world solution at his workplace, showcasing how hands-on learning and industry partnerships drive innovation from classroom to career.
Tony Aguilar, '19, Honors His Roots While Forging His Own Future As Engineer, Author
Engineer authors first book inspired by immigrant father and life lessons
Brian Hoey, '90, M.S. '92: How NIU Shaped A Leader In Forensic Science
DNA lab director worked on Joplin tornado, Missouri gov plane crash cases
Dressed for Success: Virginia Martinez's Legacy Lives on at the Huskie Closet
How one family's gift supports students' basic needs while opening doors to career pathways
Upcoming Events
Upcoming Events Below
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Huskie Hour at Noon Whistle Brewing (Naperville)
6:00PM - 8:00PM Tue 14 Jul 2026 Central timezone
Raise a glass with fellow Huskies at a Huskie Hour in Naperville! -
Rockford Huskies Welcome
12:00PM - 2:00PM Sun 19 Jul 2026 Central timezone
Rockford area alumni and students are invited to a special Huskie welcome event for our new and returning Huskies before the fall semester begins in DeKalb.
Donor Stories
Donor Spotlight: Barry Franklin '81
Math alumnus and his wife have given back to NIU as he found success as an actuary
Donor Spotlight: Mary Wirth '74
Chemistry alumna plans professorship named for impactful professor Vaughn
Donor Spotlight: M. Nadine Zimmerman
Retired long-time faculty member sings praises of gift annuities to support NIU
Student Stories
Student Spotlight: Carmen Houde
Houde hopes to inspire students to develop a love of music as an educator
Student Spotlight: Jessica Hardges
Hardges aims to develop a nonprofit hydroponics and community resource center
Student Spotlight: Makayla Jackson
Poli sci major wants to be a voice for the voiceless as an attorney