In The Spotlight
Cassandra Busse, '92, Joins NIU Alumni Association Board of Directors
Busse's transformational student experience instilled a sense of civic responsibility and a passion for advocacy
Student Spotlight: Ja'kobe Jones
SGA president aims to become a financial advisor for underrepresented communities
NIU Degree Bridges Business Acumen, Technology and Healthcare for Dr. Sarjoo Patel, '03
OM&IS degree helped Patel transition from a medical doctor to a health tech entrepreneur and executive
James Rowe, M.S.Ed. '99, Earns Prestigious Golden Apple Award
Rowe is a committed special education science teacher at Clare Woods Academy in Wheaton, Illinois
Upcoming Events
Upcoming Events Below
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Midwest Classic Pre-Reception and Show
TOMORROW
3:00PM - 5:00PM Sat 26 Jul 2025, Central timezoneJoin the NIU Huskie Marching Band Alumni Network on Saturday, July 26, for a summer night of sounds. -
Huskies and Hammerstein
TOMORROW
6:30PM - 9:45PM Sat 26 Jul 2025, Central timezoneJoin your fellow Huskies and musical theater lovers for an evening celebrating the enduring legacy of Rodgers and Hammerstein on the lawn at the Jay Pritzker Pavilion in Millennium Park.
Donor Stories
Donor Spotlight: M. Nadine Zimmerman
Retired long-time faculty member sings praises of gift annuities to support NIU
Donor Spotlight: Patrick Crowe, '70
Actuary continues to serve clients, give to NIU after retirement
Student Stories
Student Spotlight: Ja'kobe Jones
SGA president aims to become a financial advisor for underrepresented communities
Student Spotlight: Taylor Headley '25
Marketing grad received assistance from scholarship, continuing to study for master's at NIU
Student Spotlight: Quentin Brown
Journalism major aims to attend graduate school, helped by scholarships