In The Spotlight
The Power of Community: CEO Kellie O'Connell, '98, Leads American Red Cross of Illinois
O’Connell’s message is a reminder that community isn’t just something you serve, it’s something you carry with you
Alumna Peggy Yott Packs Positivity as a Volunteer
Yott shares how she finds meaning in the alumni community
From Lesson Plans to Lyrics: Dina Bach, '10, M.S.Ed. '14
Spanish teacher trades her whiteboard for a full-time seat at her piano as a singer-songwriter
Lisa Thanos Harrod, '96, Leads and Inspires as Manteno Schools Superintendent
Looks back fondly on Greek experiences, impactful mentor during her NIU days
Upcoming Events
Upcoming Events Below
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NIU Football at Maryland Pregame Reception
TOMORROW
5:00PM - 7:00PM Fri 5 Sep 2025, Eastern timezoneJoin us, and your fellow NIU Huskies Football fans, as we travel to College Park, Maryland, to watch the Huskies take on the Maryland Terrapins. -
NIU Alumni Association Travel Program, LLC 2026 Virtual Preview
6:00PM Tue 16 Sep 2025, Central timezone
Join the NIU Alumni Association Travel Program, LLC and Director of Travel, Andrea Hodgman for the Virtual 2026 Travel Preview Event.
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