🔗 Join us in College Park, Maryland, as the NIU Huskies take on the Maryland Terrapins under the Friday night lights!.🗓️ Friday, Sept. 5.🕢 Kickoff: 7:30 p.m. ET at SECU Stadium.🔥 Pregame Reception: 5–7 p.m. ET and includes: BBQ buffet, water and drinks!

🔗 🎉🐾 Kick off the NIU Football season with a Huskie Hour like no other! 🐾🎉.Mingle with fellow NIU alumni and fans before the big game against Maryland!. 🍺 Franklin's General Store & Brewery.🗓️ Thursday, Sept. 4.🕡 6:30–8:30 p.m. 📍 Hyattsville, MD

🌿 Explore Costa Rica’s Natural Heritage with NIU! .🗓️ March 19–29, 2026.From lush rainforests and misty cloud forests to the stunning Pacific Coast, this small-group adventure is packed with breathtaking scenery and unforgettable memories. Learn more now:

🔗 🎉✨ Golden Huskies, it’s your time to shine! ✨🎉.Join us for NIU’s 118th Homecoming Weekend, Oct. 2–4, 2025, as we celebrate alumni with 50+ years of Huskie pride!.Enjoy exclusive events, reconnect with classmates and relive your NIU memories.

Are you longing for adventure, excited to explore new places and looking to travel the world? ✈️🌎🧳 Then make plans to join the NIUAA Travel Program, LLC and Director of Travel, Andrea Hodgman for the 2026 Travel Preview event at NIU Naperville! 🔗

M. Nadine Zimmerman, Ph.D, found her calling at NIU, teaching generations of educators as a member of the faculty for more than three decades. Following her retirement in 1992, she has steadfastly supported NIU. Read her story here:

🔗 ⚾🎉 NIU Night with the Chicago Cubs!.Join us for a pregame reception at Big Star on Sept. 24, from 5–6:30 p.m. before the Cubs take on the Mets at Wrigley Field!.🌮 Taco bar buffet.🍹 One complimentary drink.🧢 Special NIU/Cubs hat with game ticket

Join your fellow Huskies for an afternoon at the ballpark as the Chicago White Sox celebrate NIU Day! The specially priced ticket package includes a game ticket, pre-game patio pass and a stylish co-branded NIU White Sox hat. Get more info and tickets at

NIU alumna Cassandra Busse's transformational student experience instilled a sense of civic responsibility and a passion for advocacy. She will bring her passion to the NIU Alumni Association Board of Directors, effective July 1.

🔗 🎶 Rockford Huskies, let’s rewind to the ’70s! . Bring a blanket and join us on August 24 at the Klehm Arboretum and Botanic Garden for snacks, tunes and nostalgia. 🌙🎵. ✨ Enjoy a night of Fleetwood Mac hits and summer vibes!

📣✨ NIU alumni are invited to join the NIUniverse to share your Huskie pride through your social networks! Share our stories with your networks and participate in our contests; the more you participate, the better your chances at winning awesome NIU swag.

Support our students and local community in late August at the Huskie Food Pantry. Whether you're packing, sorting, cleaning, or operating the pantry, your efforts will have a huge impact! Register at by August 15.

Hey, Huskies! Save 💲 all year when you purchase theme park 🎢 tickets, hotel rooms, concert or movie tickets 🎟️ and more through our partner, TicketsatWork. For details on setting up your TicketsatWork account visit and start saving now! #sponsoredpost

Launching in Fall 2025! NIU Computer Science graduate program expands into cybersecurity. Earn a master’s specialization online in as little as 16 months. Apply by Aug. 1. Learn more and apply at

🔗 ⚽ Join your fellow Huskies along with the @NIULatinoAlumni & Greek Alumni Network for a Chicago Fire match on Sat, Aug. 16 at SeatGeek Stadium!. 🍽 Tailgate @ 4:30 p.m. | Kickoff @ 7:30 p.m. Potluck style—bring a dish, drinks & a chair! 🎉

Ja’kobe Jones aims to become a financial advisor with a focus on serving underrepresented communities, after achieving his goal of earning a bachelor’s degree in finance in the spring of 2027. Read more about Ja'kobe here:

Are you longing for adventure, excited to explore new places and looking to travel the world? Then make plans to join the NIUAA Travel Program, LLC and Director of Travel, Andrea Hodgman for the 2026 Travel Preview event at NIU Naperville! 🔗

Serial entrepreneur and Beam Healthcare founder and CEO Dr. Sarjoo Patel, ’03, credits his NIU OM&IS degree for his successful transition from a medical doctor to a health tech entrepreneur and executive. @BeamHealthcare @NIUBusiness

🔗 🎭 Enjoy the music of Rodgers and Hammerstein at the Grant Park Music Festival in Millennium Park with your fellow Huskies! 🌟.🍷 Light picnic + wine starts at 6:30 p.m. 🎶 Show begins at 7:30 p.m.

Hey Huskies, have you moved 🏘️, changed jobs 💼, changed names or gotten a new phone number 📞 or email address 📧? Make sure your alumni profile is current by updating your new info. Fill out the form at today to let us know!