The NIU College of Education has added another “2+2” agreement to create a seamless transfer pathway for community college students. Beginning next fall, Early Childhood Education will become of five NIU majors being offered at the University Center at McHenry County College,
Read moreMessage from the Acting Dean
July is here, which means I have officially begun serving as your acting dean for the next year. I am excited for this time of transitioning fully into this role, and I look forward to truly digging in by engaging with my
Read moreHope (Bess) Wilson named SEED chair
Hope (Bess) Wilson is the new chair of the Department of Special and Early Education. She comes to NIU from the University of North Florida, where she had taught since 2012 and most recently served as a professor in the Department of
Read more‘In good hands’: Bill Pitney chosen to fill acting dean role for 23-24 academic year
Bill Pitney knows exactly why he’s moving back to Graham Hall. “The college’s mission really resonates with me,” says Pitney, professor of Athletic Training in the Department of Kinesiology and Physical Education. “Our mission is grounded in high-quality teaching, research and service
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 moreBill Pitney returning to KNPE faculty
As change looms for Bill Pitney, he is in awe of his good fortune. “Being able to go back to the classroom and work with our students? I mean, how cool is that? To revisit the thing that drew you here in
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