Northern Now | Northern Now is the alumni magazine for the Northern Illinois University

Recognizing the university's most notable graduates and friends

Professor Gaylen Kapperman guides NIU’s Visual Disabilities Program

NIU’s 12th president shares his first impressions of NIU

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Several students had a different spring break experience this year when they traveled to Washington, D.C.

Howard and Evelyn Lanans’ “good life” helps students create their own.

Reporter Marcus Leshock returned to campus to meet with students.

Start making your plans to travel to Iowa City, West Lafayette, and Boston this fall to watch the Huskies...

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Karen Samonds was featured on the National Geographic website.

NIU’s Master of Public Administration program is one of the oldest in the state.

Commencement. A time to celebrate and an opportunity to recognize those who provided assistance along the way. Do you...

Portrait by renowned artist discovered on campus.

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Christian Spears has been named NIU's acting director of athletics.

NIU will install a new scoreboard and audio system at Huskie Stadium for the 2013 season.

Construction on the Kenneth and Ellen Chessick Practice Center has entered the home stretch.

Head football coach Rod Carey takes the reins.

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This past December when NIU earned their way to the Orange Bowl, never did I feel so connected with...

I would like to write about my experience receiving my master’s degree away from NIU’s DeKalb campus. In 1981,...

I drove down from my home in Wellington, Florida, to attend the game and the alumni reception preceding it....

My name is Kelsey Kunz and I am member of the NIU Silverettes. This New Year’s, our team got...