In The Spotlight

Engineering Success: Diana Iracheta, '19, Builds a Network for Empowerment

Fear didn't stop Iracheta from empowering and uniting other engineers

Fit for Leadership: Jim Pisani, '89, CEO of Life Fitness / Hammer Strength

Pisani's dedication to education and physical well-being cultivated a fulfilling and vibrant existence

Student Spotlight: Jacqueline Tovar

Scholarships keep nursing student motivated to graduate, honor parents' hard work

Huskie Trek Talks to Showcase Transformative Research, Innovation and Engagement in March

Upcoming Events

Upcoming Events Below

• Huskie Trek Talks: Ideas in Motion

  FEATURED

  3:00PM Sat 1 Mar 2025, Central timezone

  Join us for an afternoon of exclusive Huskie presentations - from faculty, staff and students - showcasing their research, engagement and artistic excellence.
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• NIU Advocacy Day

  

  3 days away
  10:00AM - 6:30PM Wed 26 Feb 2025, Central timezone

  Your NIU story is important to our conversation with state legislators on Wednesday, Feb. 26!
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Donor Stories

Donor Spotlight: Art and Pat Guzzetta

Couple sees NIU as family, gives to support students and facilities

Donor Spotlight: Shaun D. Levine, '04, M.A. '06

Funds new scholarship for Southeast Asian Studies students

Arnold Hampel, '63, Continues Legacy of Wife Denise Kennedy, '84, M.B.A. '95

Couple is funding two scholarships, in addition to prize for annual CURE symposium

Student Stories

Student Spotlight: Jacqueline Tovar

Scholarships keep nursing student motivated to graduate, honor parents' hard work

Recent Graduate Spotlight: Sujey Gomez '24

Scholarships help hardworking mother of three cross finish line to graduation in December 2024

Student Spotlight: Lanetta Cole

Scholarships have helped elementary education major continue her education despite challenges