Congratulations to these members of the NIU College of Education family! Gudrun Nyunt, associate professor in the Department of Counseling and Higher Education, was named a 2026 ACPA Diamond Honoree by the ACPA Foundation of the American College Personnel Association. Established in
Read moreAll-college: Dean Mary Earick outlines vision, map to thriving communities
Mary Earick is visibly excited and honored to become the new dean of the NIU College of Education. During the Aug. 19 all-college meeting, Earick told stories of many “critical incidents” in her life that led to DeKalb while also presenting her
Read moreCollege hosts Celebration of Excellence
Applause sounded frequently May 2 during the College of Education’s annual Celebration of Excellence. Updates from Acting Dean Bill Pitney included the outlook for enrollment: The numbers are positive on several fronts, he said. “We are trending in the right direction, so
Read moreAthletic Training program director earns nationwide ‘Emerging Educator Award’
Nicholas Grahovec, assistant professor in the Department of Kinesiology and Physical Education and Athletic Training program director, has received the 2024 Emerging Educator Award from the Professional Education Committee of the National Athletic Trainers’ Association. The award is given to an individual
Read moreCongratulations!
Congratulations to these members of the NIU College of Education family! Peter Chomentowski, associate professor in the Department of Kinesiology and Physical Education, has been named the 2024-25 Provost Fellow in Faculty Affairs. This program is designed for faculty members interested in
Read moreFirst graduate, current students thriving via KNPE’s evolving doctoral program
Call it perfect timing. Karisa Kuipers came to NIU to pursue a master’s degree in Kinesiology and Physical Education with a specialization in Sport and Exercise Psychology. By the time she finished in May 2019, the department was close to debuting a
Read moreSalute! College honors six faculty, staff with annual awards for excellent work
Recipients of the annual College of Education awards have been chosen. Please enjoy learning more about them and reading excerpts from their nomination and supporting letters. In-person recognition and presentation of awards will occur in August during the fall All-College Meeting. •
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