In The Spotlight
Outstanding Huskies Recognized with 2026 NIU Alumni Association Awards
We honor alumni who have achieved outstanding professional and personal successes while pursuing civic, cultural or charitable activities.
Nancy Prange and Pattie Schiele Honored With 2026 Northern Lights Award
Alumni volunteers are recognized for their generosity, initiative, reliability, joyfulness, curiosity and commitment
Crain's Names David Gomel, '94, a Notable Leader in Healthcare
Rosecrance Behavioral Health CEO is a notable leader with an unlikely beginning
Chi Chi Wonuigwe, ’04, Creating Connections, Building Traditions
A Homecoming visit inspired alumna to give back
Upcoming Events
Upcoming Events Below
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NIU Black Alumni Council Reunion Picnic
TODAY
12:00PM - 7:00PM Sun 6 Sep 2026 Central timezonePlease join the NIU Black Alumni Council and your fellow Huskies for the Black Alumni Council Reunion Picnic! -
NIU Night With the Chicago Cubs Pregame Reception
4:30PM - 6:30PM Wed 16 Sep 2026 Central timezone
Join the NIU Alumni Association in the Clubhouse at Brickhouse Tavern, Wednesday, September 16, at 4:30 p.m. for a pregame reception before NIU Night with the Chicago Cubs.
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