Northern Illinois University Alumni Association

09/10/2026

🎉 Homecoming weekend starts here!

Join the NIU Alumni Association for Huskie Hour with DeKalb County Bold Spirits on Friday, Oct. 9, at Jonamac Orchard in Malta. Enjoy locally crafted beverages, fall-inspired appetizers, live music and a festive atmosphere while reconnecting with fellow Huskies.

Must be 21+ to attend. Register today at the link in the comments.

09/10/2026

🌞🍇🍷 Escape to wine country with fellow Huskies on the NIU Alumni Association's Napa Valley Day Tour and Lunch! Enjoy a relaxing day exploring the beauty, flavors and world-renowned wineries of Napa Valley while connecting with fellow alumni.

From scenic vineyard views to exceptional wine and a delicious lunch, this is the perfect opportunity to savor one of California's premier destinations.

Learn more and reserve your spot at the link in the comments today!

09/09/2026

❤️ 🖤 Congratulations to alumna Linda B. Grandolfo, recipient of the 2026 F.R. Geigle Service Award. Her dedication to NIU, fellow alumni and future Huskies embodies the very best of the Huskie spirit. 🔗 Link in comments.

09/08/2026

Reconnect, reminisce and celebrate 50+ years of Huskie pride during NIU Homecoming! ❤️ 🖤 🏈

The Golden Huskie Alumni Network invites alumni who graduated 50+ years ago to enjoy exclusive events, campus traditions and meaningful time with fellow graduates. 🐾 💛

Whether you're returning to DeKalb for the first time in years or continuing a Homecoming tradition, we can't wait to welcome you back. Register now and start planning your weekend!

Link in comments.

09/07/2026

09/07/2026

🎺🥁🎶 HUSKIE MARCHING BAND ALUMNI, IT'S TIME TO FILL THE FIELD! 🎶🥁🎺

Dust off those instruments, grab your marching shoes and come home for NIU Homecoming 2026! Join fellow Huskie Marching Band and Silverette alumni on the field for one of Homecoming's most exciting traditions as we perform alongside today's Huskie Marching Band.

✅ All alumni welcome, regardless of current performance ability
✅ Night game energy under the lights
✅ First Homecoming in the Mountain West Conference
✅ Pregame and halftime performances with your HMB family

📅 Saturday, Oct. 10
📍Huskie Stadium
⏰ Registration deadline: Oct. 5 at noon

Let's pack the field with black and red, relive the memories and make some new ones. and show everyone that once a Huskie Band member, always a Huskie Band member! 🐾❤️🖤

Register today at the link in the comments.

09/06/2026

❤️🖤 Austin-area Huskies, it's time to reconnect!

Join the NIU Alumni Association on Nov. 3 for a Huskie Hour at Austin Beer Garden Brewing Company. Catch up with fellow alumni, make new connections and enjoy appetizers, pizza and your first drink on us with registration. 🐾🍕🍻

Don't miss this opportunity to network and celebrate your Huskie Pride.

Register today at the link in the comments.

09/05/2026

Everything's bigger in Texas, including Huskie pride! 🤘🐾

Join fellow Dallas-area alumni for an evening of networking, conversation and connections at a Huskie Hour on Nov. 2 in Richardson. Enjoy appetizers, your first drink and great company with fellow Huskies.

Register today at the link in the comments.

09/05/2026

Huskies, we need your help! Give current students, alumni and community members the chance to explore professional pathways and connect to your organization at the Sept. 30 Job & Internship Fair. Encourage your talent acquisition team to recruit at NIU: https://bit.ly/4gu6J2F

09/05/2026

From Chicago to Washington, D.C. to Phoenix, Huskies showed up in a big way this August! 🐾

Thank you to everyone who joined us at the Chicago Fire FC Tailgate and Match, NIU Day with the Chicago White Sox, NIU Night in Washington, D.C. and our Phoenix Huskie Hangout. Your energy, connections and Huskie pride made these gatherings unforgettable.

Ready for the next event? Check out upcoming NIU Alumni Association programs and join your fellow Huskies. We'd love to see you there!