5+ day, 3+ hour ago   (806+ words) Most friendships are measured in years. For Northern Illinois University alumni Jim Lipuma, ’83, and Dr. J.D. McCourt, ’83, their friendship will soon be measured in miles. “It’s the 25th anniversary of 9/11 and the 250th birthday of America. We’re riding 2,500 miles to raise over…...

1+ week, 5+ day ago   (887+ words) When students arrive at NIU, they are immersed in a community of people who often begin as strangers. Together, they navigate challenges, build friendships and create memories that last a lifetime. More than three decades after graduating, Carlos Fulcher, ’90, wanted…...

2+ week, 5+ day ago   (236+ words) “What initially stood out about Joseph was his initiative,” said Dustin Smith, Training and Applications Manager at ATI. “We hired him knowing the valuable skill sets he was gaining at NIU, and that he was close to finishing his degree....

3+ week, 5+ day ago   (921+ words) Graham, Gabel, Cole and Patterson halls came alive the week of June 8 to welcome and host NIU’s Summer Camp for Responsive Education. The eighth edition of the camp focused on the Culturally Responsive Teaching and Leading Standards adopted by the…...

1+ mon, 2+ week ago   (966+ words) A fire erupts in your kitchen. Do you know how to react? Can you extinguish the blaze safely and smartly? What if the flames spread before you can snuff them? Most people likely feel capable of managing this situation. Now…...

2+ mon, 3+ hour ago   (245+ words) Today, DeHaan serves as an enterprise renewal sales specialist at Adobe, where he works with major retail clients and continues to grow in a fast-paced, highly competitive environment. He credits much of his success to the discipline, coachability, resilience and…...

2+ mon, 4+ hour ago   (982+ words) Celebrating success is routine procedure for Ginger Murphy. Part of one wall in her Eisenhower Middle Schoollanguage arts classroom resembles a beaded door curtain gleaming with magenta, yellow, orange and blue dots that form vertical ribbons sprouting from the top…...

2+ mon, 1+ week ago   (227+ words) “It was incredibly validating to know that JAMA Network Open was interested in the work,” said Harris, associate principal at the Center for Advanced Analytics and Informatics for Vizient, Inc. “As a researcher and Ph.D. student, it’s exciting to…...

2+ mon, 2+ week ago   (717+ words) Now, as an employer engagement specialist for NIU’s Career Services, his perspective has shifted from navigating his own path to helping students find their own. His story reflects the growth that comes from stepping outside of your comfort zone and…...

2+ mon, 3+ week ago   (360+ words) Northern Illinois University’s push toward a more sustainable future reached a visible milestone this month, when Nicor Gas presented a $311,000 rebate and incentives check to the university in recognition of measurable energy savings. “President Freeman signed a university climate commitment…...