In The Spotlight
Jack Tierney, ’75, M.S.Ed. ’78, Invests in NIU’s Future
As the treasurer on the NIU Foundation Board of Directors, Tierney has seen first-hand the positive impact the foundation's endowment fund has on NIU students.
Christy Noll, ’69, Reflects on Decades-Long Career in Physical Education
Noll works with COE physical education students each year and supports the college through donations.
Ruth Imose, M.A. ’16, Ph.D. ’20, Studies the ‘Science of Work’ at McKinsey & Co.
Imose's research has focused on the effects of being different in the workplace.
Victoria Bryant Stewart, Ph.D. ’17, M.A. ’18, Receives Teaching Award
Stewart works as an assistant professor of history at Northwest Florida State College while also pursuing her research on conscription in the U.S Civil War.
Upcoming Events
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Meet a Huskie: “Inclusive Conversations That Matter”
5:00PM - 6:00PM Thu 11 Mar 2021 ( Timezone: Central )
Join Dr. Vernese Edghill-Walden & Monique Bernoudy, M.S.Ed. ’92, as they discuss the efforts to make NIU a more inclusive place for all to live, learn and work. -
Cooking with a Huskie – NIUAA Executive Director Reggie Bustinza
5:00PM - 6:00PM Tue 16 Mar 2021 ( Timezone: Central )
Join NIU Alumni Association Executive Director Reggie Bustinza for a Cooking with a Huskie virtual event.
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.