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Currently we are in the process of refilling two positions and Nicole has been such a great support in taking on what needs to be done to be ready for the semester to start. Its a lot to take on for the two of us, couldn’t do it without her!! Thank you!
Julie is always willing to help and has consistently gone out of her way to help me learn the ordering process. She is also dependable and accommodating, often assisting me when asked, even on short notice. Her willingness to share her knowledge and support others, makes her a valuable and appreciated colleague
NIU Career Services is excited to welcome students to the Career Success Clinic Thursday, Sept. 10. This interactive event will feature resume, LinkedIn profile and elevator pitch development opportunities, guidance from employers and alumni, and much more to help students build confidence and prepare for wherever their career journey takes them. The Career Success Clinic...
Henna Muzaffar, associate professor of nutrition, was selected as a 2026 Excellence in Nutrition Fellow of the American Society for Nutrition (FASN). “Being selected as a 2026 Excellence in Nutrition Fellow of the American Society for nutrition is a tremendous honor and a meaningful milestone in my professional journey,” Muzaffar said. “This recognition reflects years of dedication to...
Shatoya Black’s journey to higher education did not begin with a carefully mapped plan. It began with survival. Before moving to DeKalb, Black, ’13, M.S. ’15, Ed.D. ’20, experienced a period of profound hardship marked by housing instability and the loss of nearly everything she owned. At the time, college was not her primary focus. She...
Eva’s dedication to the various needs of the college is inspiring. In the fast-paced and ever-changing world of marketing and communications, Eva has the rare ability to make everyone feel genuinely heard and important. From making sure that students and colleagues have the information they need to her impactful storytelling and engaging marketing displays, Eva’s...
Latisha has been a phenomenal budget manager. In the mist of being busy most times, she is always patient and helpful. Latisha is a great resource and goes out of her way to educate our staff so that we are empowered to make informed decisions regarding our budget. Latisha is a strong and detail orientated...
Shout out to Megan Woodruff for planning and leading an interactive skills refresher helping our COB advising team add tools to their toolbox for supporting our students. Way to go, Megan!
Ron and Gary have been a great help to the music library. They have been working there over the summer, and while Founder’s Memorial library was closed for a day. Ron and Gary came to work the music library just to have it open the normal business hours. Thank you for all you do Ron...
Ben went above and beyond this past weekend when a group of MBA students–along with Ben and I–were stranded in Frankfurt, Germany. Due to a late arriving plane and delay at Passport Control, we missed our connection to Chicago. Ben diligently worked with the airline to reroute the group (~20) on multiple flights the following...
