At the end of the spring semester, students from Dr. Borre’s Honors Seminar, “You are What you Eat; You Eat What you Are: Migration and
Read moreCURE Awards Announced
The annual Conference on Undergraduate Research and Engagement (CURE), hosted by the Office of Student Engagement and Experiential Learning (OSEEL) was held on April 30,
Read moreHonors House Highlights 2023-24
The Honors House Living-Learning Community (LLC) provides University Honors students with the opportunity to live, learn, and connect with like-minded peers. The Honors House, located
Read moreAlexandra Henriquez named as NIUs Newman Civic Fellow for 2024-25
Honors student, Alexandra Henriquez, has been named as the 2024-25 NIU Newman Civic Fellow. The Newman Civic Fellowship is a yearlong program that recognizes students
Read moreUniversity Honors Program Spring 2024 Outstanding Capstone Award Recipients
Each semester, the University Honors Program recognizes outstanding capstone projects in seven categories: Arts, Community Engagement, Education, Health, Humanities, Social Science, and STEM. To graduate
Read moreUniversity Honors Recognizes Outstanding Capstone Mentors
The University Honors Program is proud to recognize the 2023-2024 Outstanding Capstone Mentors. To graduate with Full University Honors, students must complete a capstone project
Read moreMcKearn Fellow is NIU’s 2024 Lincoln Laureate
The Lincoln Academy Student Laureate Award goes to an outstanding senior from each of the four-year degree-granting institutions of higher learning in Illinois. Emma Whitlock,
Read moreEmma Walsh’s Honors Day Address
Emma Walsh is graduating with a degree in Finance and Full University Honors. Emma gave the student address at the Spring Honors Day ceremony on
Read moreGraduating Senior Thoughts: Jade King
Jade King is graduating with a degree in Psychology and Full University Honors. “On March 31, 2020, I was a senior in high school. My
Read moreGraduating Senior Thoughts: Zachary King
Zachary King is graduating with a degree in Human Development and Family Sciences: Family Social Services and Full University Honors. “Growing up, throughout the trauma
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