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Rachel was responsive and patient while undergoing a website redesign for my department. She was thoughtful and creative in providing solutions on how to present information.

Working with Wes Jones made my transition to my new office space remarkably smooth and stress-free. Wes was responsive and helpful in attending to the little things that really made my new space accommodate my needs. Way to go Wes!

Undergraduate Research month culminated with the 2026 Conference on Undergraduate Research and Engagement (CURE) at NIU. CURE brought together over 300 students to share 208 research, artistry and engagement projects. 100 judges played a key role by providing students with feedback on their ability to

Congratulations to our newest NIU College of Education alumni! Two of our graduates were featured in videos shown during the ceremony. First, meet Kaci Luptak, who earned her B.S. in Sport Management. Next, meet Kendra Owens, who completed her M.S.

In Alya Khan’s daily work as a registered behavior technician at a children’s therapy clinic, she experiences an aspect of autism that she wants to understand better. Many of her young clients present with a large deficit in communication skills,

College of Education students in pursuit of teaching professions can apply for the Mary F. English Technology Award, which supports and encourages them in that goal while also furthering their use of classroom technology. Participants – called Mary F. English

Advocacy is not always the first thing that comes to mind when students think about physical therapy. But on April 23, students and clinicians gathered at Northern Illinois University’s Wellness and Literacy Center to explore how policy decisions made far

Cadet Knayjah Miller’s path to Northern Illinois University Northern Illinois University began with a simple but steady commitment to service. That commitment carried Miller from the U.S. Army to a leadership role in the Reserve Officers’ Training Corps (ROTC), where

Anitha Saravanan, assistant professor in the School of Nursing at Northern Illinois University, has been selected as a 2026–2027 Illinois Innovation Network (IIN) Fellow. The IIN Fellowship is a competitive, statewide program that brings together faculty leaders from across Illinois

We are excited to host our 21st Annual Golf Outing!  Alumni and friends are invited to join us to help close the course and raise... The post NIU Law to Host 21st Annual Golf Outing on 6/5 appeared first on

The Northern Illinois University College of Law has received approval from the American Bar Association to launch a new Part-Time Juris Doctor (J.D.) program at... The post NIU College of Law Launches Part-Time J.D. Program in Naperville appeared first on

NIU Law will host its 32nd Annual Francis X. Riley Lecture on Professionalism on Thursday, March 26, 2026, from 4:30-5:30 pm at NIU Altgeld Hall... The post NIU Law to Host Riley Lecture, PILS Auction on 3/26 appeared first on

For the Northern Illinois University Supermileage Team, success at the 2026 Shell Eco-marathon Americas wasn’t measured only in miles per gallon or efficiency records.  Their... The post NIU Supermileage Success at Shell Eco-marathon: Persistence fuels performance appeared first on College

On the surface, this weekend’s commencement ceremony signals the next step for nearly 200 graduating NIU engineering students. But inside the NIU Convocation Center last... The post Senior Design Showcase launches Huskies beyond classroom into industry appeared first on College

Innovation at NIU’s College of Engineering and Engineering Technology continues to turn ideas into impact—sometimes in ways that start in a classroom and quickly gain... The post CEET innovation in motion: engineering students help “Vespa Mode” take shape appeared first

By Adriana Betancourt Navigating college as a first-generation student comes with unique challenges, but it... The post Ian Rabanal, ’24, Brings First-gen Experience to Role in NIU Career Services appeared first on College of Business.

By Adriana Betancourt Russell “Russ” A. Page is more than an award-winning instructor at NIU’s... The post Russ Page, MBA ’04, Challenges and Prepares Students appeared first on College of Business.

By Adriana Betancourt For NIU student-athlete Kylie Schulze, the path to success has not always... The post From Setbacks to Strength: Kylie Schulze’s Journey as a Student-Athlete in Business  appeared first on College of Business.

Payroll and Usage Deadlines Hourly PPE 4/30/2026 summaries are available now and must be completed by Friday, May 1, 2026, at 4:30 PM. Salary benefit usage summaries for April (April 1–30, 2026) are available now and are due by Thursday, May 14, 2026, at

Human Resource Services records indicate that you are currently participating in the Medical Care Assistance Plan (MCAP) and/or the Dependent Care Assistance Plan (DCAP) or are enrolled in a Health Savings Account (HSA). We would like to make sure that

The FY2027 Benefit Choice period will run from May 1 through June 1, 2026, with benefit elections effective July 1, 2026. Employees are encouraged to visit the State of Illinois MyBenefits website and review the FY27 Benefit Choice Booklet for detailed information. The NIU HRS website also

Procedures for qualifying for and requesting extra compensation on sponsored projects can be found in SPA’s recently updated extra compensation guidance, located on the SPA... The post Updated Extra Compensation Guidelines appeared first on Research and Innovation Partnerships.

NSF-PAR (Public Access) Changes Removal of the 12-month embargo for PDF publications. Authors must deposit Author Accepted Manuscripts (AAM) and Versions of Record (VoR) in... The post NSF Policy & System Update: PAPPG 24-1 Supplement 2 + System Enhancements appeared

The National Science Foundation (NSF) has released two important supplements to the Proposal & Award Policies and Procedures Guide (PAPPG 24-1) along with significant improvements to the NSF Public Access... The post NSF Policy & System Update: PAPPG 24-1 Supplement 1 — Policy & Compliance

You didn’t become a university instructor to think about compliance deadlines. But on April 26, 2027 (extended from April 24, 2026), every PDF you post, The post Your Blackboard course has a Federal accessibility deadline: UDL 3.0 can help you

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

I’ve spent years on various sides of the undergraduate STEM classroom—first as an underrepresented minority student navigating the hidden curricula of STEM language and culture, The post The system, not the students: Insights from the 2025 NASEM Report first appeared

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 Weekly Newsletter End of Semester Edition: Spring 2026   Congratulations to the Class of 2026!! 🎓  The Center for Southeast Asian Studies would like to highlight

MOU signing ceremony between Mahidol University and NIU Representatives from Mahidol University (Thailand), Dr. Punchada Sirivunnabood, Dean of Faculty of Social Sciences and Humanities, and

Micah Morton featured on Insight Myanmar Podcast  NIU professor of anthropology Micah Morton recorded a just-released episode of the Insight Myanmar Podcast about his 2025 book

The Dr. Carla Montgomery Women in STEM Award recognizes faculty and graduate students who have advanced STEM research while uplifting women through teaching, mentorship and community engagement. As a founding partner of the lecture series, NIU Libraries is proud to

Northern Illinois University Libraries has received a major boost in its efforts to make higher education more affordable and accessible for students. On May 8, 2026, Open Illinois, an initiative of the Consortium of Academic Libraries in Illinois, awarded nearly

Congratulations to assistant professor Kimberly Shotick, who recently co-authored a new article published in the latest issue of College & Research Libraries. The article, “Academic Success and Campus Engagement: Insights from Library Usage at Two Universities,” examines how student interactions

The CSBG Scholarship Program offers financial aid for income eligible residents of specific counties. Please see individual application links for application requirements, deadlines and other information. DeKalb County Application Cook County Application This scholarship opportunity is not provided or selected

In spring 2026, the University Honors Program partnered with the Alumni Association again to offer honors students the opportunity to test drive a career and The post Spring 2026 Honors Job Shadow Experience appeared first on University Honors Program.

Grace McMillan is graduating with a degree in Kinesiology and Full University Honors. Grace gave the student address at the Spring Honors Day ceremony in The post Grace McMillan’s Honors Day Address appeared first on University Honors Program.

Melanie Lytell is graduating with Full University Honors and degrees in Economics and Statistics. “If you had asked me at the beginning of college what The post Graduating Senior Thoughts: Melanie Lytell appeared first on University Honors Program.

National Science Foundation project with West Aurora School District connects schools with researchers and communities and builds scientific understanding   Professor Pi-Sui Hsu’s collaboration with... The post National Science Foundation project with West Aurora School District appeared first on Northern

On April 14, Presidential Engagement and Partnerships Professor Melani Duffrin (NIU College of Health and Human Sciences) led a Brown Bag Lecture for faculty focused... The post Engaged Classrooms, Stronger Research: Expanding Faculty Capacity Through Teaching appeared first on Northern

Every semester, NIU student interns work at Northern Public Radio, the broadcast arm of NIU, in the Division of Outreach, Engagement and Regional Development. These... The post WNIJ Student Interns Make a Difference and Build their Portfolios appeared first on

Congratulations to the newest graduates of NIU! More than 1,700 undergraduate students and more than 550 graduate students participated in commencement ceremonies May 8 and... The post NIU celebrates new graduates at May commencement ceremonies appeared first on Academic Affairs.

Artificial intelligence (AI) is transforming disciplines across college campuses, and an AI Roundtable at NIU’s 2026 Conference on Undergraduate Research and Engagement (CURE) showcased just how wide that... The post Students explore AI’s promise and complexity at CURE roundtable  appeared first on Academic

Was very understanding of my medical conditions and very flexible with everything. The post Mouni Bhattacharjee appeared first on Academic Affairs.

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