Looking out at the faces among the crowd at graduation, I see both familiar and unfamiliar faces. While we may not have interacted with one
Read moreThoughts from a graduating Senior-Brenna Bretzinger
The Honors Program has always meant excellence. Excellence in learning, teaching, researching, and so much more. There are so many aspects of Honors that deserve
Read moreThoughts from a graduating Senior-Tiffany Yoo
Ambitious, diligent, and collaborative are the terms I would use when asked to describe the honors community. From the amazingly supportive staff that went above and
Read moreThoughts from a graduating Senior-Chris English
Initially, when first I signed up for the honors program, I’m not going to lie, my primary motivation was the opportunity to obtain free printing
Read moreGrant Goral’s Honors Day Address
Each of us have our own special connection to the Honors program, but for me, Honors has been so much more than just an academic
Read moreHonors students share their job shadow experiences
The Honors Program in partnership with the NIU Alumni Association invited honors students to take part in the Honors Job Shadow Program. By pairing NIU
Read moreNIU Honors Scholar Senior Capstone Project, Caroline Arrell Rosenquist
I was fortunate enough to be chosen as one of the 2022-2023 NIU Honors Scholars for my senior honors capstone, “Synthesis and Characterization of
Read moreHonors Day Fall 2022 Capstone Reception
On Thursday, December 1st, the University Honors Program recognized over 40 fall 2022 honors graduates. Honors Day recognizes our Honors students’ hard work and dedication
Read moreFall 2022 Honors Day Speech: Sara Plettau
Honors Day Reflection Throughout my four years in the honors program, I have had the opportunity to be involved in so many different experiences that
Read moreCatching up with Rachel Jacob
I graduated from UIC John Marshall Law School in May 2021 and commissioned in the United States Navy shortly thereafter. I attended both Officer Development
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