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“Navigate definitely helps students feel seen. Students can struggle with a lot of things, and this is a way to build the connection between them and the university to make sure they are getting the help they need. Creating an

Debbie has gone above and beyond in helping us navigate SILP, making sure all of our staff members are able to take advantage of this program.

Mike serves as the Laboratory Manager at the College of Engineering and Engineering Technology, a role he assumed after initially being a student at the college in the 90s. With a deep-rooted connection to the institution, he transitioned seamlessly into

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

Leah Stroobants, who is a cultural engagement specialist and a member of the Oneida Nation of Wisconsin, joined NIU students, faculty and staff in exploring the culture, traditions and contributions of the Oneida Nation. The event was sponsored by the

Quiana Jones said she and fellow members of NIU’s Public Health Advisory Committee (PHAC) had an idea about creating a campus-wide event to celebrate National Public Health Week. Months later, the program coordinator of NIU’s master’s in public health (MPH)

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.

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

The Huskie Hypermilers finished ninth at the Shell Eco-marathon Americas 2024, clocking in at the equivalent of 5,640 miles per gallon. The performance was good The post Huskie Hypermilers in top 10 at Shell Eco-marathon Americas appeared first on College

Jifu Tan, an associate professor of mechanical engineering in the NIU College of Engineering and Engineering Technology, has been awarded a Faculty Early Career Development The post Tan earns NSF CAREER Grant appeared first on College of Engineering and Engineering

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

In April, our Department of Management hosted a luncheon in Barsema Hall’s Haribo Commons to recognize our students, faculty and staff, including some high-achieving award The post Department of Management Honors Faculty, Staff and Students appeared first on College of

Our Department of Accountancy celebrated our remarkable student body along with our dedicated faculty, staff and alumni at an appreciation dinner in April. “Our celebration The post Department of Accountancy Awards Banquet Showcases Star Students, Faculty appeared first on College

In April, College of Business students were giving away great ideas at our Growth Hacking Challenge. Hosted by our NIU Department of Marketing and De The post 2024 Growth Hacking Challenge Allows Students to Develop Marketing Strategy for Entrepreneur appeared

Human Resource Services (HRS) is pleased to announce that from May 16 to August 15, student employees and graduate assistants can be hired to work up to 37.5 hours per week. The usual hour limits for these positions will be

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. Tuition Waiver for Survivors of Deceased Employees Retiree Tuition Waiver HRS aims to enhance accessibility

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

Human Resource Services (HRS) is pleased to announce that from May 16 to August 15, student employees and graduate assistants can be hired to work The post Hours Limits Removed for Summer Employment of Student Workers and Graduate Assistants appeared

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

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.

The Division of IT and the Center for Innovative Teaching and Learning are excited to announce that all NIU faculty of all ranks and classifications The post Adobe Creative Cloud Suite available for all NIU faculty first appeared on Center

What do you think of AI? (Redux) In the blog post “Generative-AI-resistant assignments,” we posed the question, “What do you think of AI?” Whether we The post Incorporating AI in the classroom ethically first appeared on Center for Innovative Teaching

The Staff Mentorship Award recognizes up to two staff members per year who serve as role models by inspiring colleagues and/or promoting professional development. These The post Yvonne Johnson named 2024 Staff Mentorship Award recipient first appeared on Center for

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 4/22/24 The post Library Weekly News 4/22 appeared first on NIU Libraries.

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

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 University Honors Program is proud to recognize the 2023-2024 Outstanding Capstone Mentors. To graduate with Full University Honors, students must complete a capstone project The post University Honors Recognizes Outstanding Capstone Mentors appeared first on University Honors Program.

The Lincoln Academy Student Laureate Award goes to an outstanding senior from each of the four-year degree-granting institutions of higher learning in Illinois. Emma Whitlock, The post McKearn Fellow is NIU’s 2024 Lincoln Laureate appeared first on University Honors Program.

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

By Kendall Hampton, OERD Graduate Research Assistant At NIU, community engagement isn’t just a buzzword; it’s a fundamental ethos baked into nearly every aspect of... The post Meaningfully Messy: Understanding Community Engaged Courses appeared first on Northern Illinois University -

What does community engagement look like? For Professor of Dance Paula Frasz, it looks like designing dances that mirror her students, their experiences and the... The post Engagement Spotlight: Meet Paula Frasz, 2021 Presidential Engagement and Partnerships Professor appeared first

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

Campus Compact, a national coalition of colleges and universities working to advance the public purposes of higher education, has named the student civic leaders from... The post Alexandra Henriquez honored as Newman Civic Fellow appeared first on Academic Affairs.

“The innovations I am proposing would create learning pathways that intentionally cater to different disciplinary skill sets as well as varying socio-economic backgrounds, with the... The post Curricular innovation grants spur teaching experimentation and creativity appeared first on Academic Affairs.

The Division of IT and the Center for Innovative Teaching and Learning are excited to announce that NIU faculty of all ranks and classifications now... The post Adobe Creative Cloud Suite available for all NIU faculty appeared first on Academic