NIU College of Education

NIU College of Education College of Education at Northern Illinois University

The college of choice for lifelong learners in a variety of subjects related to teaching, counseling, school administration, and more.

Why do we genuinely grieve the deaths of famous people we know only by deeds and reputation? Our Suzanne Elizabeth Degge...
09/23/2026

Why do we genuinely grieve the deaths of famous people we know only by deeds and reputation? Our Suzanne Elizabeth Degges explores the passing of Dolly Parton, and the nearly worldwide sadness that resulted, as part of the human phenomenon of “parasocial mourning.” https://bit.ly/4yXl0eM

: Gen Z, our Suzanne Elizabeth Degges tells “The Gen Mess with Tess” podcast, is drowning in information and dealing wi...
09/21/2026

: Gen Z, our Suzanne Elizabeth Degges tells “The Gen Mess with Tess” podcast, is drowning in information and dealing with what she calls “life-shelving” — the decision to put the big stuff on hold because the weight of choosing feels like too much. https://apple.co/4hdW8rI

! The curtain is going back up this fall for Penguin Players, which pairs local adults with special needs and Northern ...
09/18/2026

! The curtain is going back up this fall for Penguin Players, which pairs local adults with special needs and Northern Illinois University students to rehearse and perform musical theater productions that are not only entertaining but also deeply heartwarming. https://go.niu.edu/air3ks

! A Valentine’s Day conversation at Reagan National Airport became all-ages fun and learning this summer at DeKalb’s Ki...
09/17/2026

! A Valentine’s Day conversation at Reagan National Airport became all-ages fun and learning this summer at DeKalb’s Kishwaukee Family YMCA in a thriving-communities partnership with our Department of Kinesiology and Physical Education. https://go.niu.edu/1vkh2b

! Please allow us to add a bit of sunshine to your day if the sky will not: Read some newly posted stories, including b...
09/16/2026

! Please allow us to add a bit of sunshine to your day if the sky will not: Read some newly posted stories, including big news on returning the Penguin Players to the stage and our summertime collaboration with the Kishwaukee Family YMCA. https://cedu.news.niu.edu/

Latino Heritage Month is celebrated from Sept. 15 to Oct. 15 with a range of fun and educational events and activities. ...
09/15/2026

Latino Heritage Month is celebrated from Sept. 15 to Oct. 15 with a range of fun and educational events and activities. The opening parade begins at 11 a.m. Wednesday, Sept. 16, in NIU’s MLK Commons. A full calendar of events is available at go.niu.edu/latino-heritage-month.

! Saturday’s celebrations surrounding Huskie football include honoring four awesome K-12 educators; saluting our alum, ...
09/10/2026

! Saturday’s celebrations surrounding Huskie football include honoring four awesome K-12 educators; saluting our alum, Jordan Lynch; AND a 3 p.m. dedication of George Bork Way in recognition of our 1964 B.S.Ed. in Physical Education alum! https://bit.ly/4A9O5VQ

SATURDAY! The Sept. 12 football game is honoring four K-12 rock stars AND our alum, Jordan Lynch (B.S. Kinesiology, ’13)...
09/09/2026

SATURDAY! The Sept. 12 football game is honoring four K-12 rock stars AND our alum, Jordan Lynch (B.S. Kinesiology, ’13), who will receive an NFF Hall of Fame On-Campus Salute (https://bit.ly/4xk4qnT). Discounted tickets for educators and their families: https://bit.ly/4qXiNxa!

Hello and welcome to our visitors from the Universiteti i Tetovës - UT, here for the International Faculty Collaboration...
09/08/2026

Hello and welcome to our visitors from the Universiteti i Tetovës - UT, here for the International Faculty Collaboration Institute including workshops on social-emotional learning and trauma-informed education, local school visits and two open events Thursday! https://go.niu.edu/tetova

: Our Gudrun Nyunt joins a Student Affairs NOW podcast that challenges “the traditional view that success in student af...
09/03/2026

: Our Gudrun Nyunt joins a Student Affairs NOW podcast that challenges “the traditional view that success in student affairs is strictly tied to promotions,” saying that mid-level careers can be fulfilling and provide work-life balance. https://bit.ly/4gM6wH7

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