In The Spotlight
Nehal Hindi: A Scholarship in Action
Motivated by her experiences with social injustice and discrimination, recent graduate Nehal Hindi came to NIU to study law and become an advocate for herself and others.
Roberta Sell's Creative Way to Give Back to NIU
Alumna wills family home to provide NIU students with opportunities for the good life
Jonathan Gustafson: A Scholarship in Action
Upon returning to school to pursue a new career, Jonathan Gustafson was grateful to find scholarships to help him along his path to success.
Alumnus Donates $1 Million to Benefit Students
During NIU Foundation’s annual gala, Red and Black, this month, a $1 million gift from John Burns (’88) and his wife, Denise Burns, of River Forest, Illinois, was part of the celebration.
Upcoming Events
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NIU Alumni Night at Hoffman Estates Beer Garden
5:30PM - 8:00PM Mon 16 Jul 2018
Come experience "gemütlichkeit" and reconnect with your fellow alumni as the NIU Alumni Association hosts NIU Alumni Night from 5:30 to 8 p.m. Monday, July 16, at Hoffman Estates Beer Garden, 5510 Prairie Stone Parkway, Hoffman Estates. -
Laugh It Up With the NIU Alumni Association in Milwaukee
5:30PM - 9:30PM Fri 20 Jul 2018
The NIU Alumni Association invites you to join us for drinks and laughter at Comedy Night on Friday, July 20, at ComedySportz, 420 S. First St., Milwaukee.
Donor Stories
Arthur and Sue Doederlein Give Back To The Place They Called Home For More Than 45 Years
Inspired by the impact scholarships made in their lives, two NIU emeriti professors are paying it forward
Marianne and Leonard Rosen help students find their paths to success
Thirty years passed between graduation and the day Marianne Rosen came back to visit campus. And when she did, she was inspired to change lives.
Bill and Dian Taylor Deal Students a Winning Hand
Winners Give Back. Alumni provide opportunity for future Huskies
Student Stories
Louie Zmich
Thoughtful marketing major, Louie Zmich, dreams of becoming a business teacher. Thanks to the inspiration he’s gleaned from successful alumni, he’s well on his way.
Nehal Hindi: A Scholarship in Action
Motivated by her experiences with social injustice and discrimination, recent graduate Nehal Hindi came to NIU to study law and become an advocate for herself and others.
Jonathan Gustafson: A Scholarship in Action
Upon returning to school to pursue a new career, Jonathan Gustafson was grateful to find scholarships to help him along his path to success.