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

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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

Donor Spotlight: Don Westlake '50

Education alumnus wants to give opportunities to fellow Huskies

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