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As assistant director of internal communications and NIU Clearinghouse, Andy Pemberton works behind the scenes to make sure that NIU’s people and programs are in the spotlight. If you read NIU Today, a Huskie Spotlight, or an NIU announcement, there’s

Renee Page is known as an important advisor, problem solver, imaginative thinker and integral part of the College of Liberal Arts and Sciences (CLAS) team. With nearly three decades of service to the university, the administrative assistant to the dean

The Staff Team Award for Creativity and Innovation recognizes one group/team per year for excellence in creativity and innovation demonstrated by proposing and/or implementing a new or improved process, methods, systems or services, while encouraging reasonable/calculated risk-taking among their colleagues

Pi-Sui Hsu knows her mission. “Scientific argumentation is one of the eight essential practices in the Next Generation Science Standards,” says Hsu, a professor in the Department of Educational Technology, Research and Assessment. “I firmly believe that this practice can

Jenn Jacobs was born for her career. “I played sports from a very, very young age. I have memories of being on a basketball team at age 3 or 4. It was a coed basketball team, and I was one

Working as a counselor fulfilled Kassandra Kavanaugh. She became interested in the field during high school, when she started to explore career options, and then cemented that decision while taking a psychology course at the community college in her hometown

The Center for Innovative Teaching and Learning (CITL) congratulates Therese Clarke Arado and Susan Bowers, the 2024 winners of the Excellence in Online Teaching Award. Arado is deputy director of the Law Library and professor in the College of Law.

Jessica Prothe is determined to use her personal experience to drive meaningful change. Jessica Prothe A nurse with over a decade of experience, Prothe was working in medical-surgical units, pediatric wards and on the front lines providing direct patient care.

NIU established a memorandum of understanding (MOU) with Azabu University during a visit Feb. 28 with university leaders and Azabu Deputy President Kensuke Taira. Founded in 1890 and located in Kanagawa Prefecture near Tokyo, Japan, Azabu University is one of the

The Northern Illinois University Law Review will host its 2024 Symposium on “The Impact of ESG on the Business and Legal Environment” on Friday, April 12 The post NIU Law Review to Host Symposium on ESG on 4/12 appeared first on

NIU Law will host its 30th Annual Francis X. Riley Lecture on Professionalism on Friday, April 5 from 5-6 pm at the NIU College of Law.  The post NIU Law to Host Riley Lecture, Deans’ Wall Unveiling and PILS Auction on

Join the NIU College of Law for the next Race and the Law Conversation on “Environmental Racism” on Wednesday, March 27 at 6:00 p.m. (CST) The post NIU Law to Host Race and the Law Conversation on Environmental Racism on

NIU College of Engineering and Engineering Technology’s master’s in Industrial Engineering program has been named one of the top 10 such programs in the nation The post Master’s in Industrial Engineering named among Top 10 appeared first on College of

Dr. Nicholas Pohlman, an NIU Presidential Teaching Professor who teaches mechanical engineering in the College of Engineering and Engineering Technology, is helping to lead a The post Grant to help train more diverse, entrepreneurial scientists appeared first on College of

The College of Engineering and Engineering Technology (CEET) hosted a Manufacturing Innovation Symposium in November to introduce companies from across the region to how CEET The post Manufacturing symposium introduces companies to CEET appeared first on College of Engineering and

As the son of Double Huskies who went on to be public-school teachers, Eric Michel didn’t always know he wanted to be a teacher. However, The post Management’s Eric Michel Awarded 2024 NIU Excellence in Undergraduate Teaching Award appeared first

On April 6, the NIU College of Business’s Barsema Hall was buzzing with Illinois high school and community college students who competed for cash prizes The post NIU Business Olympics Draws High School and Community College Students With Impressive Ideas

In February, it was announced that Meghann Cefaratti was chosen as the director of certification and licensure for the Department of Accountancy. In this capacity, The post Meghann Cefaratti Named Director of Certification and Licensure for the Department of Accountancy

The university has authorized release time for employees to attend the 2024 Administrative Professionals Day breakfast from 8 to 9:30 a.m. Wednesday, April 24, 2024, at the Barsema Alumni and Visitors Center. Release time is subject to operational requirements and

Beginning on Thursday, April 18, HRS will begin implementing enhancements to the PeopleAdmin System.  These enhancements are expected to be completed by the end of the day on Friday, April 19.  These enhancements include: For Staff Creation of a new

As previously indicated, HRS is actively pursuing form automation. Effective immediately, the following forms are accessible on the HR website through a dedicated Kuali link. Salary Contribution Agreement HRS aims to enhance accessibility and streamline processes by making these forms

The National Science Foundation (NSF) issued several important policy changes with the NEW Proposal & Award Policies and Procedures Guide (PAPPG) that will take effect The post Important Changes for NSF Proposals and Awards Coming May 20, 2024 appeared first

Introduction to Time and Effort Reporting Live event date: Thursday, April 11, 2024 1:00 PM – 2:00 PM – TEAMS Join SPA for an overview The post Sponsored Programs Administration to Host Introduction to Time and Effort Reporting appeared first

The federal government recently approved new F&A (also known as indirect cost) rates for federal sponsored programs at Northern Illinois University. Sponsored Programs (SPA) will The post New F&A Rates for NIU Sponsored Programs appeared first on Sponsored Projects Administration.

This spring, NIU’s Course Materials Affordability Task Force (CMAT) presented the second annual Affordable Course Materials (ACM) Department Awards. These awards are part of the task force’s Leading Impact The post Departments recognized as leaders in course materials affordability first appeared on Center for

Two trends stand out about today’s college students: they’re more diverse than ever and many aren’t fully prepared for college. A range of factors, like the The post Supporting underprepared students first appeared on Center for Innovative Teaching and Learning. The

What do you think of AI? Are you an AI Enthusiast/Optimist? Or are you more of an AI Realist? Or maybe you’re a member of The post Generative-AI-resistant assignments first appeared on Center for Innovative Teaching and Learning. The post

We invite you to submit an application of interest for potential inclusion in NIU’s upcoming IBHE Illinois Cooperative Work Study (ICWS) Grant Application. Though we The post IBHE Internship Grant Opportunity first appeared on Center for Nonprofit and NGO Studies.

Established in 2020 at the height of the pandemic, 40TUDE was created to respond to the needs of businesses and nonprofits that were struggling. Initially, The post Nonprofit Assistance Available first appeared on Center for Nonprofit and NGO Studies. The

Experiential learning is an engaged learning process whereby students “learn by doing” and by reflecting on the experience. The Center for Nonprofit & NGO Studies The post Experiential Philanthropy Program in the Center for Nonprofit and NGO Studies first appeared

CSEAS is Hiring! The Center for Southeast Asian Studies anticipates having 3 GA positions for the 2024-25 academic year. We are still awaiting news of

CSEAS Spring Lecture Series Nan Yamprai  Head of Music Library, Northern Illinois University “Uncovering Franco-Siamese Music Diplomacy in the Seventeenth Century” Friday, March 29, noon

Now accepting applications for three fiscal year 2024 grant and fellowship competitions! The International and Foreign Language Education (IFLE) office of the U.S. Department of

Library Weekly News 4/11/24 The post Library Weekly News 4/11 appeared first on NIU Libraries.

        For the second year, NIU’s Course Materials Affordability Task Force (CMAT) presented the Affordable Course Materials (ACM) Department Awards—part of the task force’s Leading Impact Program, which supports and recognizes academic departments and individual faculty for their adoption of Open

Check out the Spring 2024 issue of Founders Type, the University Libraries newsletter. Our newsletter is available for download. The post Spring Newsletter Now Available appeared first on NIU Libraries.

More With Us is an annual scholarship competition, awards are $500 each – visit their website for application and award details: More With Us Deadline to apply: June 30, 2024 This scholarship opportunity is not provided or selected by the

The DuPage County Community Services is accepting applications for the Community Services Block Grant Scholarship. Qualifications include: DuPage County resident Enrolled or accepted at an Illinois accredited higher educational or occupational training institute Meet income guidelines (see application for table)

The Obama Foundation is currently accepting applications for the Voyager Scholarship Program, a two-year, leadership development and scholarship program. Qualifications include: Plan to enroll full-time in their junior year of study at an accredited four-year college or university in the

Nicole Scheuermann served as the inaugural Honors Teaching Fellow in the 2023-24 academic year. Nicole is currently a doctoral candidate in the College of Liberal The post Inaugural Honors Teaching Fellow Spotlight: Nicole Scheuermann appeared first on University Honors Program.

Ryan Hibbett is an Associate Professor in the College of Liberal Arts and Sciences in the Department of English. Dr. Hibbett taught an Honors Seminar The post Faculty Fellowship Spotlight: Ryan Hibbett appeared first on University Honors Program.

Each year, the University Honors Program selects one student from each class who exemplifies high honors engagement for special recognition. These students combine academic excellence The post University Honors Program 2024 Engagement Award Recipients appeared first on University Honors Program.

In 2023, NIU’s Edible Campus program broke ground on more than 100 raised beds throughout campus as well as the 5,000-square-foot Anderson Market Garden. One... The post NIU Edible Campus springs into a new growing season appeared first on Northern

By Kendall Hampton, OERD Graduate Research Assistant Ah, spring break. A quiet time in the middle of the busy semester to relax, recharge, and… reengage.... The post Global Engagement in Belize appeared first on Northern Illinois University - Engagement.

What does community engagement look like? For NIU Professor Melissa Lenczewski, a hydrogeologist in the Department of Earth, Atmosphere and the Environment, community engagement extends... The post Engagement Spotlight: Meet Melissa Lenczewski, 2021 Presidential Engagement and Partnerships Professor appeared first

Still looking for a class for fall 2024? NIU partners with Braven to offer the 3-credit UNIV 301: Leadership and Career Accelerator. More than 600... The post Move forward faster with UNIV 301 appeared first on Academic Affairs.

To celebrate Advisor Appreciation Day and honor academic advisors at NIU, the Office of the Executive Vice President and Provost will be hosting a luncheon... The post Showing appreciation for our academic advisors appeared first on Academic Affairs.

Huskies thrive here in a caring environment where you can be yourself, create new knowledge, make an impact and receive custom support to ensure your... The post Student Life website appeared first on Academic Affairs.