Beaming at what she proudly called a “Huskie Hall of Fame” of distinguished coaches, teachers and supporters, NIU President Lisa Freeman saw in the audience at the new M. Joan Popp Motor Behavior Lab reason for great confidence. Freeman, along with NIU
Read moreAcademic Equity Grant recipients begin research work, student success initiative
Xiaodan Hu wants to know more about why, and how many, students do or do not succeed at the NIU College of Education. Jodi Lampi wants to strengthen the Academic Literacy and Learning Program she directs as part of her work as
Read moreAdam Neal joins College of Education team as new director of Advancement
Adam Neal, an alum of the NIU College of Education, returned Monday, Oct. 1, to Graham Hall to serve as the new director of Advancement. Neal comes from the College of Business, where he has served in a similar role for the
Read moreCome, Look, See: Blackwell celebrates classic book series
Familiar faces – at least to those of a certain age – are taking root throughout the College of Education’s Blackwell History of Education Museum and the Learning Center. Dick, Jane and Sally, along with their parents and pets, are the stars
Read moreJudy Schneider named director of College of Ed advancement
Judy Schneider, a gift planning officer in the NIU Foundation since 2012, has joined the College of Education as director of Advancement. Schneider is continuing her mission to find the “hope” delivered through donor-funded scholarships and dollars that fuel innovative programs. “I
Read moreCAHE encourages undergrads to go to grad school at NIU
The Department of Counseling, Adult and Higher Education (CAHE) has just launched a new program – “There’s a Place for You at NIU” – designed to encourage students from underrepresented groups to return to graduate school at NIU after earning their undergraduate
Read moreAgainst All Odds
by Angela M. Johansson, M.A. ’05 Originally appeared in Northern Now North Lawndale is one of the toughest neighborhoods on Chicago’s West Side. Its streets are plagued by poverty and gang violence. Each morning, workers in reflective orange vests are stationed at
Read more