The 2023-2024 Newman Civic Fellows are an inspiring group of community-committed students who are already making an impact in communities where they live, learn, and serve.
Read moreHuskie chosen as Yale Conservation Scholar
‘Transformational opportunity’ provides internship at wildlife sanctuary. Allyson Thompson has always felt at home hiking in a prairie. To her, life is better lived along
Read moreHonors Students Give Back During Spring Break, by Jonah Parra
The University Honors Program recently had the opportunity to volunteer with Land Between the Lakes for an alternative spring break experience. This national recreation area
Read moreMakkah Mujahid reflects on her Study Abroad Seminar
During my final winter break as an undergraduate at NIU, I decided to participate in the International Business Seminar. The International Business Seminar is a
Read moreFaculty Fellow Spotlight: Timothy Crowley
Timothy Crowley is an Associate Professor in the Department of English, with Renaissance English Literature as his focus. This fall, he taught, “Ideas and Ideals
Read moreFaculty Fellow Spotlight: Furkan Gur
Furkan Gur is an associate professor of entrepreneurship in the Department of Management. This fall, he taught, “Innovation, Social Equity, and Entrepreneurship in Media” with
Read moreFaculty Fellow Spotlight: Eric Jones
Eric Jones is an Associate Professor in the Department of History. This fall, he taught, “Spies, Lies, and Secret Wars CIA.” Why were you attracted
Read moreFaculty Fellow Spotlight: Nicholas Pohlman & Christine Nguyen
Nicholas Pohlman is a Professor in the College of Engineering and Engineering Technology (CEET) in the Department of Mechanical Engineering. Christine Nguyen is an Associate
Read moreFaculty Fellow Spotlight: Alan Polansky
Alan Polansky is an Associate Professor in the Department of Statistics and Actuarial Science. This fall, he taught, “Data and Social Justice.” Why were you
Read moreFaculty Fellow Spotlight: Laura Vazquez
Laura Vazquez is a professor and Undergraduate Research Director for media studies. This fall, she taught, “Innovation, Social Equity, and Entrepreneurship in Media” with Professor
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