In The Spotlight
Tom Gregory, ’84, M.S.Ed. ’89, Tells Stories Through a Cultural Lens
Gregory grew up on Chicago radio, but now produces, hosts documentaries, series
Amber Godinsky, '23, Finds Compassionate Work in Her Own Backyard
Godinsky transferred to NIU and found fulfilling opportunities in DeKalb County
John Higginson, '90: Ed-Tech Firm CTO With a Passion for Equity
He began working with electronics kids, computers at early age and loved "Star Trek"
Resilience and Redemption: Gerald Smith, M.P.A. '93, Transforms Trauma into Public Service
Smith paved his own path to public service with courage and perseverance
Upcoming Events
Upcoming Events Below
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2024 Alumni Holiday Reception
FEATURED
5:30PM - 8:00PM Tue 10 Dec 2024, Central timezone
Kick off your holiday season with your fellow Huskies at our annual Holiday Reception at the Ivy Room in Chicago. -
2024 Rockford Holiday Reception
5:30PM - 8:00PM Thu 5 Dec 2024, Central timezone
Join us for our second annual Rockford Holiday Reception from 5:30-8 p.m. on Thursday, Dec. 5 at The Standard on State in the Rooftop Conservatory.
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: Jared Rivera
Mechanical engineering major wants to pave the path to success for his two younger siblings
Student Spotlight: Lidia Marquez
Double OMIS and Spanish major was able to study abroad in Spain thanks to donors
Student Spotlight: Courtney Coleman
Student aspires to work in forensic science after graduating from NIU