Dust off your favorite ugly holiday sweater, cozy up by the fire and join the Black Alumni Council’s virtual Holiday fundraiser and celebrate the festive season! 

Join the NIU Alumni Association on Friday, Dec. 17, as we travel to Orlando, Florida, to watch the Huskies take on Coastal Carolina in the Cure Bowl.

Embark on an award-winning Luxury Expedition Cruise to the centerpiece of the Southern Hemisphere─extraordinary Antarctica─where towering icebergs, massive glaciers and amazing wildlife make for the adventure of a lifetime.

Join the NIU College of Business for their next Wednesday Night Wisdom virtual event - Using Digital Marketing to Build Your Brand

Join the NIU Alumni Association on Saturday, Dec. 4, as we travel to Detroit, Michigan, to watch the Huskies take on Kent State for the Mid-American Conference football championship.

The NIU Alumni Association's Holiday Reception will be held from 5:30-8 p.m. on Wednesday, Dec. 1.

Cheer on your Huskies during our National Football Watch Party Day on Wednesday, Nov. 17.

Gather your family and pets and join Mission and the NIU Alumni Association for a fun fall morning on campus!

Join the NIU Alumni Association for a pregame event before the MAC Men’s Soccer Semifinal, Thursday, Nov. 11 from 4:30 – 6 p.m. in the Novak Room at Fatty’s Bar & Grille.

Special live kickoff presentation will show philanthropy in action during fall fundraising event

Join Lynda Ransdell, who serves as dean of the NIU College of Health and Human Sciences, as she introduces herself to the Huskie community.

Join the NIU College of Business for their next Wednesday Night Wisdom virtual event - How to make your alma mater network work for you

In honor of Pilsen’s 15th annual Dia de Los Muertos Run on Oct. 30, the NIU Latino Alumni Council is hosting a virtual 5K from Oct. 25-Nov. 1. this virtual event.

Join the NIU Alumni Association for a Huskie Hour, from 5:30-7:30 p.m., Thursday, Oct. 14 at Whiskey Acres Distilling Co. in DeKalb, Illinois.

The White Sox have arranged a special patio party for NIU Day on Oct. 3 with an all-you-can-eat pregame buffet.

Homecoming is a time for alumni to reminisce about their collegiate experience and show off their alma mater to family and friends.

Be a part of a fun new tradition with our Homecoming Brunch, hosted by the NIU Alumni Association and NIU Foundation, from 9:30-1`:30 a.m. on Saturday. Oct. 2.

Huskie Marching Band and Silverette alumni are invited back to campus on Saturday, Oct. 2, for the 114th homecoming at NIU.

The NIU Alumni Association's Experience NIU series continues on Thursday, Sept. 30, as 2021 NIUAA Distinguished Alumni Award winner and Zoom President of Product and Engineering Velchamy Sankarlingam M.S. '90 will offer his insights and expertise.

All alumni are invited to join the Latino Alumni Council at Soldier Field as the Chicago Fire take on the Nashville SC, Sunday, Sept. 26.

Join the NIU Alumni Association and the Rockford Alumni Club for a brewery tour, beer tasting and networking from 5:30-7:30 p.m., Thursday, Sept. 23, at Pig Minds Brewing Co. in Machesney Park, Illinois.

Join the NIU Alumni Association on September 18, as we travel to Ann Arbor, Michigan to watch the Huskies take on the Michigan Wolverines at Michigan Stadium.

Join your fellow alumni and friends for a night of food, fellowship and fun at Topgolf. No need to be an expert golfer! The evening will feature dinner, golf and a raffle!

Join the NIU College of Business for their next Wednesday Night Wisdom virtual event - Empathy, Creativity and Innovation: How the NIU College of Business is tackling the world’s toughest challenges

Sunday, Sept. 5

Join the NIU Alumni Association as we travel to Atlanta to watch the Huskies take on the Georgia Tech Yellow Jackets.

Join the NIU Alumni Association at the NCAA College Football Hall of Fame in Atlanta on Sept. 2, just days prior to your Huskies taking on Georgia Tech on Sept. 4.

Experience NIU while visiting with your fellow alumni and friends and enjoying a production of "Romeo & Juliet" in historic downtown St. Charles, Illinois.

Join the NIU Alumni Association at the Cleve Carney Museum of Art to experience the Frida Kahlo exhibit, followed by networking at hors d’oeuvres at Brick House Tavern and Tap, Sunday, Aug. 22, hosted by the Latino Alumni Council.

Join the NIU College of Business for their next Wednesday Night Wisdom virtual event - Becoming an Author

Join the NIU Alumni Association for a Huskie Hour, Wednesday, Aug. 11, from 5-7 p.m. at Pollyanna Brewing Company in Lemont.

Join the NIU Alumni Association, Lorado Taft campus guides and NIU mascot Mission, Sunday, for a picnic and scenic hike at the NIU Lorado Taft campus.

Join NIU Psychology Professor Lisa Finkelstein for Meet a Huskie as she discusses her research into age-related issues in the workplace and a workforce that spans multiple generations.

Join the NIU Alumni Association for a Huskie Hour, Tuesday, July 27, from 5-7 p.m. at Pollyanna Brewing Company in St. Charles.

Join the NIU College of Business for their next Wednesday Night Wisdom virtual event - Career Coaching

Join the NIU Alumni Association, NIU Recreation and NIU mascot Mission on Thursday, July 15 from 5:30-7:30 p.m. for a family-friendly paddle picnic at the East Lagoon on NIU's DeKalb campus!

The 10th NIU Alumni Golf Outing will take place at Cantigny Golf in Wheaton.

Join Claudia Carmicheal, ’99 founder of Organic Hair Care Inc as she talks about creating and growing a business from the ground up.

The NIU Foundation is hosting three Zoom events leading up to Huskies United. All interested in learning about the Student Emergency Fund; Student Scholarships and Experience; and Diversity, Equity and Inclusion are encouraged to attend.

Join the NIU College of Education to hear about the various shifts that have occurred in schools during the past year due to the COVID-19 pandemic.

Join Ryan Malo, ’00, M.S.Ed. ’12, a financial advisor with Ameriprise Financial as he discusses the importance of planning for the future with finances.

Join Rashon Burno who was introduced as the 29th head coach of the NIU Men’s Basketball team on March 8.

Join the NIU College of Business for their next Wednesday Night Wisdom virtual event - Careers in Music: Who? What? How?

Join Jo Cessna, ’83, as she prepares everything brunch!

Join the NIU Latino Alumni Council for Financial Cents: Money Matters on Thursday, April 29, at 7 p.m. via Zoom.

Join the NIU College of Business for their next Wednesday Night Wisdom virtual event: Empowering Women Through Gender Equity

Join the NIU Latino Alumni Council for Huskies Run for Office, a virtual Zoom panel discussion Wednesday, April 21 from 7-8:30 p.m.

Join Joseph Merritt as he prepares a traditional tomato bisque and gourmet grilled cheese sandwich.

Join the NIU College of Business for their next Wednesday Night Wisdom virtual event - Leadership Lessons: Developing People for Organizational Success

Join the NIU College of Education to hear about some of the challenges that sports organizations, teams, and players faced during the pandemic; and explore some of the new ways of “doing business” in this industry.

Join Andy Bruno as he discusses the social and political tensions that burst forth in 1917 and the meanings of the Soviet experiment for the longer sweep of history.

Join the NIU College of Business for their next Wednesday Night Wisdom virtual event: Empathetic Leadership

Join Marke Freeman, ’10, retired professional basketball player, author and CEO of Max-OUT Foundation.

Join NIU Alumni Association Executive Director Reggie Bustinza for a Cooking with a Huskie virtual event.

Join Dr. Vernese Edghill-Walden & Monique Bernoudy, M.S.Ed. ’92, as they discuss the efforts to make NIU a more inclusive place for all to live, learn and work.

Join fellow College of Business Young Alumni for a virtual Happy Hour featuring Whiskey Acres. 

Join our spring Educator in Residence, P.J. Fleck (B.S.Ed. ’04), head coach of the Minnesota Golden Gophers football team, as he shares how he transformed and built on his foundation as an Elementary Education major to become a highly successful coach.

Join Kimberly Moore, ’01, M.M. ’04, as she talks about her love of tinkering and how it has shaped her engineering career.

Join the Latino Alumni Council for the NIU Latinx Experience: Past, Present and Future Town Hall on Tuesday, Feb. 23, at 7 p.m. via Zoom.

Join the NIU College of Business for their next Wednesday Night Wisdom virtual event: Purposeful Work

Join Senior Advisor to the Vice President, Administration & Finance Dr. Chris McCord for a Cooking with a Huskie virtual event.

Join Gary Kaplan, ’79 and Justin Gress ’05, Thursday, Feb. 11 at 5 p.m. as they discuss leadership, planning and execution.

Join NIU leaders for an engaging discussion centered on navigating change.

Need to refresh your interview skills for an upcoming job search? Join us for this one-hour online workshop.

Join Michael Micheletti, Head of Strategic Communications for Freedom Financial Network to understand how you can navigate the current crisis, and how best to manage future challenges coming out of COVID-19.

Join Ryan Weidner, '98, M.B.A. '12, co-founder and chief financial officer of Pollyanna Brewing Company for a virtual tasting event, Saturday, Jan. 30 from 2-3 p.m.

Join Bob Bergland, ’71, M.B.A. ’75, as he discusses his time coping with college studies while on the road with his band, The Ides of March, during classic rock’s greatest era.

Join the NIU College of Business for their next Wednesday Night Wisdom virtual event: Going Global

Since 2015, Pat has been creating content for the Cubs social media platforms, Wrigley Field video boards and more!

The College of Education's next Whiteboard Wednesday offering, "Early-Career Teacher Support: Huskie-Style" will feature a panel of Huskie experts. 

Join Dean of the College of Liberal Arts and Sciences Dr. Robert Brinkmann for a Cooking with a Huskie virtual event.

Student cadets will share their experiences, as well as the part that the ROTC plays in the mascot program working with Mission.  

The College of Education's next Whiteboard Wednesday offering, "Flight, Fight, Freeze, or Fawn: Understanding Our Response to Trauma," will feature Adam Carter, Ph.D., Assistant Professor in the Counseling and Higher Education department.

The NIU Alumni Association invites you attend this virtual advocacy event.

Oral histories are a powerful part of the documenting history; the first-hand accounts of individuals adds color and depth to designated areas, significant events or designated periods of time.

In 2013, a business partner embezzled millions of dollars from Jedediah McClure's company and killed two business partners. At great risk to his own life, McClure spent more than a year exposing his former partner and uncovering evidence that would later

Join the NIU College of Business for their next Wednesday Night Wisdom virtual event: Creating a Legacy and Leading with Inspiration.

Join six of our Environmental Studies alumni to network and ask questions about life in the "real world."

Don't Miss These History-Making Events on Nov. 18-20, 2020.

Join NIU alumna and Healthy Culinary Instructor Rachel Koroscik, ’14 for the Inaugural Cooking with a Huskie virtual event. 

Have you wanted to live a more sustainable life but you were not sure how to start? Join Robert Brinkmann, Ph.D., Dean of NIU’s College of Liberal Arts and Sciences, for a review of his 30 Day Sustainability Challenge.

Join the NIU College of Business for their next Wednesday Night Wisdom virtual event: Transforming Yourself, Your Relationships and Your Communities.

Join the NIU Alumni Association for a fun filled night of trivia with alumni in California.

Join the NIU Alumni Association for a fun filled night of trivia with alumni in Colorado.

Show your support virtually on Oct. 24-25.

Join the NIU Alumni Huskie Marching Band Alumni for a re-imagined way to celebrate the alumni Marching Band and Silverettee virtually.

Join NIU alumna Peg Hendershot, '71, as she discusses the reasons for job change—some in our control and some not. Explore reasons for change and how to decide on your next career step with this program from Career Vision.

Join the NIU College of Business for their next Wednesday Night Wisdom virtual event: Building Your Career and Business in the Face of Adversity.

The College of Law is pleased to announce our new lecture series: Race and the Law Conversations. This series will provide a platform for expert panelists who will engage in much-needed conversations on a wide-range of racial and social justice issues

Every action counts. Join this Virtual Advocacy Launchpad Training, entitled Advocacy 101: Intro to Supporting NIU as an Alumni Advocate, presented by the NIU Director of State Relations, Jenna Mitchell, and Director of Alumni Volunteer Engagement, Liz Mc

Join NIU leaders for an engaging discussion centered on leading through adversity. The discussion will be moderated by NIU Executive Director of Extended Learning Jason Rhode, Ph.D. Attendees will have the opportunity to ask questions of the panelists dur

Our next Whiteboard Wednesday offering, "Golf Talk with Dr. Jim Suttie: How Your Body Type Determines Your Swing Type," will feature College of Education graduate Jim Suttie, '70, M.S., '71.

Join author Marisel Vera, ’81, as she discusses her newly published novel "The Taste of Sugar," which has garnered rave reviews.

Don't Miss These Socially Distanced Opportunities to 'Come Home!'

Join representatives of NIU Alumni Association affinity groups as they discuss the value of forming connections and networks, both during and after college.

Join sociology professor Simon Weffer, Ph.D., as he discusses the importance of the Latinx vote locally and nationally, examining some of the major issues for Latinx voters, as well as the data on Latinx voting in Chicago as well as nationally.

Join the NIU College of Business for their next Wednesday Night Wisdom virtual event, "Protecting Yourself and Your Organization from Cybercrime," on Sept. 30, from 6-7:30 CT.

Join us Tuesday, Sept. 29, 2020, for the NIU College of Engineering & Engineering Technology Fall Job & Internship Fair

Calling all Huskies! Register today for the NIU Alumni Association’s Huskie Shuffle, which will be a virtual .125K fun run.

Katie Palomares, ’17, and her husband Carlos started Mighty Greens Farm back in 2014 in Elburn, IL. Their focus has always been providing their community with the very best produce around.

Engage, learn and connect with alumni, retirees and friends of the NIU College of Education!

The Latino Alumni Council invites you to tour the murals of the Chicago's Pilsen neighborhood in a virtual setting.

Join esteemed historian Joseph Reidy, M.A. '74, Ph.D '82, as he shares some of the lessons from his decades of research, and also how his education from NIU prepared him for his academic career.

Join the Black Alumni Council in celebration of its 31st annual reunion with a virtual DJ Zoom session, featuring four DJs over a three-hour span.

We would like to invite you to an Honors Alumni and Friends Virtual Trivia Night! We would love to get to know you more and have a social event even though things are still not quite back to normal for gatherings yet.

Just as COVID-19 has transformed our world, pandemics also changed the lives of many during the Middle Ages.

We are inviting all of our NIU Latinx Alumni to join us for a Town Hall on Wednesday, Aug. 26, via Zoom.

Help us send our Rockford-area Huskies off to another exciting year at NIU!

Join NIU Professor Victor Gensini, Ph.D., as he discusses extended-range tornado prediction and artificial intelligence.

Engage, learn and connect with alumni, retirees and friends of the NIU College of Education!

We would like to invite you to an Honors Alumni and Friends Virtual Trivia Night! We would love to get to know you more and have a social event even though things are still not quite back to normal for gatherings yet.

Join NIU professors Emily McKee, Ph.D, and Courtney Gallaher, Ph.D, as they discuss challenges and opportunities in locally oriented food systems in the context of the current COVID-19 pandemic.

Join international NIU alumni from several fields for a conversation about their experience at NIU and the success they found in their careers.

How do successful individuals leverage their professional brand to succeed? Build and elevate YOUR professional brand to excel in your career.

On July 2, from 5-6 p.m., please join Dr. Matt Streb, NIU’s Chief of Staff to the President and Liaison to the Board of Trustees as he reflects on the 125th anniversary of NIU.

We would like to invite you to an Honors Alumni and Friends Virtual Trivia Night! We would love to get to know you more and have a social event even though things are still not quite back to normal for gatherings yet.

Join Brian Smith, MSW, LCSW, as he discusses “Navigating Our New Normal,” and how we can understand our emotions, needs and relationships as we move forward.

Join us for this virtual event with Nick Nagele, co-founder, distiller and farmer at Whiskey Acres Distilling Company.

Join the Volunteer Engagement team in Virtual Volunteer Bingo taking place May 28, from 5:30-7 p.m.

Join us for a family friendly picnic on the East Lagoon! Stop by anytime between 5-7 p.m. on Thursday, May 21, to try out a canoe, kayak or standup paddleboard. Enjoy lots of fun yard games or relax in a hammock.

Pick up your favorite beer, Dawgma, and join fellow Huskies for a virtual happy hour!

Explore two of Rockford’s architectural gems on this docent-led tour, available to NIU alumni and friends only.

Join Mini Mish and his trainer Lisa and learn about how NIU began the search for a new mascot, what traits were important in finding the next mascot and how the whole process worked.

Join an online conversation centered on leadership with NIU President Lisa Freeman, former Trustee and current NIU Foundation Board Member Wheeler Coleman, NIU Alumni Association Board President Peter Garrity, and NIU Student Trustee Madalynn Mershon

Join NIUAA Executive Director, Reggie Bustinza to learn about the value of joining and participating in a professional association, including information about the NIU Alumni Association.

One year after the tragic fire at Notre Dame Cathedral in Paris come hear about the challenges of reconstruction. Our panel of speakers will discuss how the cathedral’s original construction, centrality to French identity, and international recognition

One year after the tragic fire at Notre Dame Cathedral in Paris come hear about the challenges of reconstruction. Our panel of speakers will discuss how the cathedral’s original construction, centrality to French identity, and international recognition

If you have ever dreamed of going into business for yourself, you can learn first hand of how some of NIU's finest alumni experienced that process on their pathways to success.

NIU alumnus and financial guru Mario Cinardi, '98, offers an "NIU College Planning Day" presentation, sponsored by the Heartland Institute of Financial Education, as a part of the NIU Alumni Association's Lunch and Learn series on April 8.

Join the NIU Alumni Association for this student performance of "The Time of Your Life." This whimsical comedy is set in a 1939 San Francisco dive bar full of a unique cast of characters.

Enjoy an evening out with fellow NIU alumni and prospective Huskies and their families, while experiencing art from NIU alumnus JGENUS (Jolien Genus), M.F.A. '07, and current students. Reunite with classmates and learn more about programs and new initiati

Your NIU story is important to our conversation with state legislators on Wednesday, April 1!

Seven Northern Illinois University Huskies will receive 2020 awards from the NIU Alumni Association for their outstanding achievements.

We invite you to take advantage of this special Northern Illinois University ticket offer as the Chicago Blackhawks welcome NIU alumni, family, and friends on Wednesday, March 25.

Come experience 'March Madness' with the NIU Alumni Association and the Huskies on Thursday, March 12, in Cleveland for the Mid-American Conference Men's Basketball Tournament.

You are cordially invited by the NIU Alumni Association to a networking reception that will feature NIU congressional alumni and featured speakers, including Rep. Don Bacon, '84, Rep. Robin Kelly, Ph.D. '04, Rep. Adam Kinzinger and Rep. Lauren Underwood.

Join the NIU Alumni Association and fellow Washington, D.C. area alumni from 5:30-7:30 p.m. Tuesday, March 10, for a 'Huskie Hour' event.

The NIU Alumni Association returns to Arizona for the eighth straight year to watch the Chicago White Sox and Chicago Cubs battle in a Cactus League showdown at 1:05 p.m. MT on March 6 at Sloan Park in Mesa.

Join the NIU Alumni Association and fellow Phoenix-area alumni from 5-8 p.m. Thursday, March 5, for a 'Huskie Hour' event.

In an effort to help health care providers learn and be proactive with early detection and diagnosis of cognitive impairment/Alzheimer’s-related dementias, with the ultimate goal of providing patients and their families the opportunity to participate in

Join NIU history professor Sean Farrell as he discusses the history of the Irish in Illinois.

The NIU Executive Club welcomes you to kick off 2020 with our Power Economic Breakfast from 7:30-9:30 a.m. on Thursday Feb. 27, at the Drake Hotel in Oak Brook.

The Education Job Fair provides an opportunity for students to connect with employers seeking to fill education-related full-time, part-time, and internship positions. This fair is open to undergraduates, graduating seniors, graduate students, alumni, and

You're invited to perform with the NIU Pep Band on Alumni Day for the men’s and women’s basketball games on Saturday, Feb. 22.

Event slated to begin at 2 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 22 at Victor E. Court between NIU women's and men's basketball games.

Join the NIU Alumni Association and the NIU Rockford Alumni Club for a cup of coffee with NIU President Lisa C. Freeman at Mary's Market.

The NIU All-Majors Internship and Job Fair provides an opportunity for students from all majors to connect with employers for internships and full-time positions. The Internship and Job Fair is an important source for over 200 employers to find and hire n

Feb. 18, 2020

On this touring itinerary, we will explore the historical and religious sites and modern wonders of Israel, and include a journey to the ancient stone-carved city of Petra - a UNESCO World Heritage Site and one of the new Seven Wonders of the World.

Join the NIU Alumni Association, along with NIU mascots Mission and Mini Mish, for a fun day of painting and networking with fellow alumni. Get a chance to paint your choice of either Huskie while being led by local artist Chelsea McGhee.

Join the NIU Alumni Association and fellow San Diego area alumni from 5:30-7:30 p.m. Friday, January 31, for a 'Huskie Hour' event.

Join the NIU Alumni Association for an evening of networking with fellow alumni at Headquarters Beercade, 213 W. Institute Place, in Chicago. Headquarters Beercade is a vintage style arcade bar with over 65 games.

Chile is a country of vast differences in landscape, history, culture and physical terrain. We’ll explore the modern progressive capital of Santiago, travel to Valparaiso and journey south to the dramatic granite peaks of Torres Del Paine National Park.

The NIU Alumni Association's Holiday Reception will be held from 5:30-8 p.m. on Thursday, Dec. 12.

The NIU Alumni Association invites you to learn more about Illinois state politics, how state government functions and the role and presence NIU has in state government.

Geography and meteorology alumni are invited to join us as we celebrate a milestone! For a half century, we have educated and shaped professionals who have gone on to make an impact in diverse industries and government agencies.

The NIU Alumni Association invites you to learn more about Illinois state politics, how state government functions and the role and presence NIU has in state government.

Cheer on your Huskies during our National Football Watch Party Day on Wednesday, Nov. 13.

Join the NIU Alumni Association on a spooky Haunted Gangster Pub Tour Saturday, Nov. 9. This private tour will begin at Harry Caray’s Italian Steakhouse and will take guest on a walking tour exploring the hangouts of some of Chicago’s most famous boot

Join your classmates in celebrating the classes of 1979, 1984, 1989, 1994, 1999, 2004, 2009 and 2014.

The NIU Alumni Association invites you to learn more about Illinois state politics, how state government functions and the role and presence NIU has in state government.

It's our diamond anniversary and we invite you to join us for festivities.

Huskie Marching Band and Silverette alumni are invited back to campus on Saturday, Oct. 26, for the 113th homecoming at NIU.

Homecoming is a time for alumni to reminisce about their collegiate experience, but also show off their alma mater to family and friends.

Please join us for the 2019 NIU MPA Alumni and Friends Dinner at the ICMA Conference in Nashville, Tennessee.

Oct. 17, 2019

Join the NIU Alumni Association and fellow alumni from the Rockford area for this fish fry at Tavern on Clark, 755 Clark Drive, in Rockford. Meet and mingle with NIU alumni from Rockford and and surrounding area at this family friendly event.

The NIU Alumni Association is returning to the desert to visit with our Arizona-based Huskies! You are invited to one or both of our events coming up in the Phoenix-area in October.

Join the NIU Alumni Association at Emmet’s Irish Pub and Restaurant for dinner Friday, Oct. 4. Meet with fellow alumni as well as the participants of the NIU Alumni Association travel program as they join the group during the Boston stop along the Autum

Come back to campus and help us celebrate the 50th anniversary of the Department of Geology and Environmental Geosciences - Oct. 4-5

The red, orange and gold colored leaves of autumn in New England delight visitors from around the world with a dramatic explosion of color.

Join the NIU Alumni Association as we travel to Nashville to watch the Huskies take on the Vanderbilt Commodores.

Join the NIU Alumni Association at the Musicians Hall of Fame and Museum, a premier Nashville attraction for a fun filled alumni event.

Come out to the Wrigley Field and cheer on the Chicago Cubs with the NIU Alumni Association, Monday, Sept. 16!

Join the NIU Alumni Association as we travel to Nebraska to watch the Huskies take on the Cornhuskers.

The Dalmatian Coast offers an unmatched collection of Roman ruins, medieval towns, gorgeous rivieras, picturesque lakes, mountain views and idyllic islands.

NIUAA to hold 11 Dawgma Tasting Dates in September.