Each year, the University Honors Program selects one student from each class who exemplifies high honors engagement for special recognition. These students combine academic excellence
Read moreHonors Senior Spotlight: Lillian Garncarz
Lillian Garncarz is a senior Honors student graduating this May with a degree in Biological Sciences and minors in Chemistry and Psychology. Lillian shared future
Read moreHonors Senior Spotlight: J. C. La Barbera
J. C. La Barbera is a senior Honors student graduating this May with a degree in Mechatronics Engineering and minors in Biomedical Engineering and Electrical
Read moreHonors Students Participate in NIU Cares Day of Service
NIU Cares Day of Service is a campus-wide day of service for students and staff to give back to the DeKalb and surrounding community by
Read moreHonors Student Lydia Delk Named Goldwater Scholar
Honors student, Lydia Delk, has been awarded the prestigious Barry Goldwater Scholarship, an award for students interested in research careers in the natural sciences, mathematics,
Read moreHonors Senior Spotlight: Sarah Toledo
Sarah Toledo is a senior Honors student graduating this May with a degree in Communicative Disorders and a minor in Deafness. Sarah shared future plans,
Read moreHonors Senior Spotlight: Cody Marko
Cody Marko is a senior Honors student graduating this May with a degree in Mechanical Engineering. Cody shared future plans, favorite Honors Program memories, and
Read moreHonors Senior Spotlight: Lilliana Campbell
Lilliana Campbell is a senior Honors student graduating this May with a degree in Psychology and minors in Family and Child Studies and Sociology. Lilliana
Read moreHonors Students Present at Honors Council of the Illinois Region Spring Symposium
Four University Honors students recently presented at the 2026 Honors Council of the Illinois Region (HCIR) Spring Symposium at DePaul University in Chicago. The annual
Read moreHonors Announces Newest Class of McKearn Fellows
The McKearn Fellows Program transforms fellows’ undergraduate experience and advances their professional development by providing them with academic programming, funding for enrichment experiences, and personalized
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