In The Spotlight
The Deciding Factor: Scholarship recruits top student to NIU
An OMRON Electronics Scholarship made NIU the top choice for high-achieving engineering student Natalia Dmitruk.
First in the Family: Scholarship puts college education within reach
NIU Foundation Impact Scholarship propels engineering student to graduation
All About the Greater Good: Scholarship propels international student to career in public service
NIU Foundation Impact Scholarship propels engineering student to graduation
Amber Sayles: A Scholarship in Action
As a single mother, full-time honors student, community volunteer and part-time paramedic, Amber Sayles relies on her relentless determination, time management skills and hard-earned scholarships to help her on her path to success.
Upcoming Events
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Celebrate Summerfest in Brew City at the Milwaukee Ale House - CANCELED
TOMORROW
5:30PM - 7:30PM Thu 27 Jun 2019Join the NIU Alumni Association and fellow Milwaukee area alumni for this fun happy hour event at the Milwaukee Ale House. Enjoy a cold drink and some great food while you meet and network with other Wisconsin-based Huskies! -
Pilsen Walking Neighborhood Tour
11:00AM - 12:15PM Sat 29 Jun 2019
The NIU Latino Alumni Council invites you to tour the murals of Chicago's historic Pilsen neighborhood. Join fellow alumni on this guided walking tour while learning about the history of the Pilsen neighborhood, and muralism.
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
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.
The Deciding Factor: Scholarship recruits top student to NIU
An OMRON Electronics Scholarship made NIU the top choice for high-achieving engineering student Natalia Dmitruk.
First in the Family: Scholarship puts college education within reach
NIU Foundation Impact Scholarship propels engineering student to graduation