Members of the NIU Physical Education Young Alumni Network officially kicked off a mentorship program in the fall – and it’s already thriving. Forty-five alumni mentors are now working with current P.E. majors, sharing advice, stories and support. “It’s been inspiring to
Read moreZach Wahl-Alexander receives new title of Lane-Zimmerman Endowed Professor
Growing up in Long Island, Zach Wahl-Alexander knew exactly what he loved. Baseball. Pitching? Playing shortstop? Yes, please. Game on. And the Big Apple boy was good at it, too, even suiting up for some of the higher-end travel teams in the
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
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