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Northern Star alumni establish $50,000 endowment, Phil Kadner honored

By Colin Kempsell | September 6, 2022

DeKALB — The Northern Star Alumni Association has announced the establishment of a $50,000 endowment to fund staffers' salaries. The endowment is named after NIU alum and longtime Chicago journalist Phil Kadner. The Northern Star/Phil Kadner Endowment...

Stephanie Gorecki received her master's of business from NIU and is now listed on Crain's Chicago Business 40 Under 40 List.

Alumna listed on Crain’s Chicago Business 40 Under 40 List

By Abby Byer | May 1, 2022
Stephanie Gorecki attended NIU from 2007-2010 to earn her master's of business and is now honored as a leader in the business field.
Father and daughter alumni Stan Valiulis and Lindsey Valiulis Fleischhauer created Totes Babies, which allows parents to shop with babies in a non-stressful way. BuyBuyBABY is one of many retailers that sell the product.

Alumni win big on ‘Shark Tank’ for Totes Babies business

By Elisa Reamer | April 10, 2022
Two NIU alumni went on "Shark Tank" in 2020 and now own a successful business, Totes Babies. Their product can be purchased in stores or online.
Alumni of the week: Barbara Andree

Alumni of the week: Barbara Andree

By Northern Star staff | September 12, 2016

This week's alumni of the week is Barbara Andree:Major: Psychology with a minor in sociologyCareer: Office manager in the College of Education Deans OfficeQ: What is your favorite memory at NIU?A: Being in theater productions and lounging at the...

NIU to host talk with alumni

By Northern Star staff | September 8, 2016

DEKALB- The Center for the Study of Women, Gender and Sexuality will host an NIU alumni talk with Michelle Costigan 12 p.m. to 1 p.m. Sept. 16 in Reavis Hall 103.Costigan will discuss how the LGBT Studies and Women’s Studies experiences influenced her...

Students take initiative in hopes of improving the environment

By Northern Star staff | May 6, 2016

Three undergraduate students are working alongside Public Administration professor Eric Zeemering to study the Great Lakes Region in hopes of improving the environment.The students are examining local government policies and initiatives to see how they...

NIU alumna featured in ABC television show

By Northern Star staff | April 8, 2016

NIU alumna Joan Allen stars in ABC’s new weekly television show, “The Family.”Allen stars as Claire Warren, a politician and mother whose family has just been reunited with her son Adam, who was abducted 10 years earlier.Allen was raised in Rochelle...

Scott Eberwein publishes first book relating to most college students

By Samantha Keck | March 31, 2016

Scott Eberwein, businessman and writer published his first book, “Cash Your Investment: How to Leverage Your College Degree into a Great First Job,” this year. Eberwein’s book could be relevant to most college students, especially if they’re graduating....

Feb. 25 panel to address Illinois' role in election

Feb. 25 panel to address Illinois’ role in election

January 13, 2012

Reserve your spot today! DeKALB, Ill. -- As a public service in this presidential election year, the Northern Star Alumni board will host an on-campus panel discussion featuring three prominent in-state media voices: Mark Brown of the Chicago Sun-Times,...

Alumni Association set to travel to Turkey

By Jacqueline Evans | April 12, 2011

DeKALB | For the first time since its trip to Japan was cut short because of the earthquake, the NIU Alumni Association is set to go to Turkey. Members of the Alumni Association are anxious about the trip after the earthquake last month cut their trip...

Gilbert Hall enters its design phase in Spring 2011 and is expected to be reopened for student residency by Fall 2013. Gilbert Hall has not been used as residence hall since its closing in 1995.

Gilbert Hall Revisited

By Kyla Gardner | February 27, 2011
Marcus Leshock - Outstanding Young Alumni Award

Marcus Leshock – Outstanding Young Alumni Award

By by Connor Rice '12 | February 25, 2011

Marcus Leshock didn't set out to become an entertainment journalist. "I don't know if I ever really decided," he said. "It just kind of happened. I always loved entertainment. I always knew that I wanted to write about films and music and the arts. I...