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🎉 Calling all Huskies in the Chicago suburbs! Huskie Hour is heading to Hideaway Brew Garden & Bar in Hoffman Estates on Sunday, June 14, from 3-5 p.m. Join us for an afternoon of great company and plenty of Huskie pride. Link to RSVP in the comments.❤️🖤

⚽🔥 Huskies, it’s game time! 🔥⚽

Join fellow NIU alumni for an unforgettable summer night at Soldier Field as the Chicago Fire FC takes on Charlotte FC on Saturday, Aug. 1!

🎉 Kick things off with a tailgate at 4:30 p.m. in the Waldron Parking Deck — hosted by the NIU Alumni Association, Northern Illinois University Latino Alumni Council and the Greek Alumni Network. Look for the NIU flag and come ready to connect, celebrate, and show your Huskie pride!

🌭 Potluck vibes: Bring a dish to share (optional), plus your favorite drinks and chairs. Water will be provided!
⚽ Game time: 7:30 p.m.
🎟️ Tickets: Just $35 (Section 220, delivered electronically)
📍 Soldier Field, Chicago
🔗 Link for tickets is in the comments

NIU inspired Kristy Howell, Ed.D. '20, to return to college for a fourth time, honoring her commitment to curiosity.

“Continue to look for different answers to questions and challenge your own beliefs about the world around you," she said. “And above all, never be afraid to go back to school.”

Read how curiosity shaped her life in higher education in the comments. ⬇️

NIU College of Education

💻🐾 Join the NIU Computer Science Alumni Network on Tuesday, June 30 for a Huskie Social at Westwood Tavern in Schaumburg. Spend the evening networking with fellow alumni while enjoying great food and drinks!

🔗 Register at the link in the comments!

🎨 Art. Culture. Huskie Pride.

Spend Saturday, June 27, exploring Chicago’s vibrant Pilsen neighborhood with the Northern Illinois University Latino Alumni Council! Enjoy a social hour at Pilsen Yards followed by a guided walking tour highlighting the area’s beautiful murals, rich history and artistry.

🕛 Social hour: Noon
🚶‍♂️ Walking tour: 2–3:30 p.m.
🔗 Register today (link in comments)!

🏺✨ Ready for the trip of a lifetime, Huskies?
Join us in Egypt, Feb. 1–15, 2027 to explore the Pyramids, cruise the Nile, and walk through thousands of years of history. 🌍🐪
Spots are limited — don’t miss your chance to make memories that last forever!
👉 Register today at the link in the comments.

Well this was certainly fun. ❤️🖤

3:12 AM ET and it's still true - The Huskies won their first NCAA Regional game!

N. Sandee: 2-2, 2B, 2 BB, 4 RBI
C. Smith: 2-5, 3B, BB, RBI
M. Romero: 2-4, 2 RBI, SB
C. Robertson: 1-4, 3 RBI
C. Cohn: 2.2 IP. 2 H, 0 R, 2 BB, 4 K

Next Up: St. John's on Saturday

For Nicki Pieart, M.S.Ed. ’07, now the managing director of Health, Safety and Performance for the NCAA Sport Science Institute (SSI), NIU offered exactly what she was looking for.

“I started exploring graduate programs that would let me continue my education while also working as a graduate assistant athletic trainer and gaining hands-on clinical experience along the way,” she said.

Two faculty mentors, Phil Voorhis and Jeff Sisson, made a particularly lasting impact.

“They invested a ton of time in teaching and sharing their knowledge with the graduate assistants, and I really benefited from their guidance,” she said. “By the end of my two years, I felt confident and ready to step into my first full-time role. Beyond the clinical skills, they also helped shape how I think about the profession — especially when it comes to passion and commitment.”

Read more about Nicki at the link in comments!

⚾ 🐾 𝐇𝐮𝐬𝐤𝐢𝐞 𝐅𝐚𝐧𝐬 — 𝐠𝐚𝐦𝐞 𝐝𝐚𝐲 𝐢𝐬 𝐡𝐞𝐫𝐞!

History is happening tonight, and however you're watching, we've got a place for you to be a part of it.

Our 𝐌𝐀𝐂 𝐂𝐡𝐚𝐦𝐩𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐍𝐈𝐔 𝐁𝐚𝐬𝐞𝐛𝐚𝐥𝐥 𝐇𝐮𝐬𝐤𝐢𝐞𝐬 are making their first NCAA Baseball Championship Tournament appearance since 1972 as they take on the Coastal Carolina Chanticleers in the Tallahassee Regional.

𝐈𝐧 𝐓𝐚𝐥𝐥𝐚𝐡𝐚𝐬𝐬𝐞𝐞:
Join us for a pregame hangout before first pitch!

📆 Friday, May 29
🕠 Starting at 5:30 (ET), before the 8 p.m. first pitch
📍 Bowden's at Collegetown (0.6 miles from the stadium)
🍴 Free appetizers | 🍻 Drinks for purchase

Admission is free. Bowden's at Collegetown is located at 619 Woodward Avenue, Unit C103 in Tallahassee.

𝐈𝐧 𝐃𝐞𝐊𝐚𝐥𝐛:
Can't make the trip? Join us for a watch party!

📆 Friday, May 29
🕠 7 p.m. (CT) first pitch on ESPN+
📍 Fatty's Pub & Grille
🍔 Food and drinks available for purchase

Whether you're in Florida or DeKalb, gather with fellow Huskies and cheer on NIU Baseball!