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It's never too early to start thinking about becoming a Huskie! Our Fall 2027 application is now open! Make your move and apply today! ➡️ go.niu.edu/apply

Readers are leaders! 📖 Parents and guardians of D428 elementary students are encouraged to register online to enroll in The NIU College of Education's Adventure Book Club.

📚 Visit go.niu.edu/abc to sign up today!

Our new Adventure Book Club for DeKalb School District 428 elementary schools is about to begin! All D-428 elementary students are eligible to receive one free, age-appropriate book each month from September through May. Don’t miss Book One! Sign up this week! https://go.niu.edu/abc

🎥 Casting Call! Know a Huskie who would be great on camera? Share this post to let them know that we're looking for current NIU students to be featured in an upcoming episode of The College Tour, the hit series on Amazon Prime Video.

This is a great opportunity for Huskies to share their story, highlight their experience at NIU and inspire future Huskies by being a part of our episode.

Visit go.niu.edu/the-college-tour for details and to submit an audition video. The deadline to apply is Sunday, August 16.

We can't wait to welcome new and returning Huskies home during our Week of Welcome (WOW), Aug. 19-23!📍🐾❤️

▶️ Download the NIU Guidebook app to personalize your WOW itinerary: go.niu.edu/guidebook

Northern Illinois University College of Business Accountancy student, Brandon Padilla spent the summer interning with KPMG in Chicago working on projects for clients that included using the firm’s AI tools, along with participating in networking activities. Padilla previously completed the UNIV 301 Braven Career Leadership Accelerator course at NIU, a course that provided skills and confidence to prepare him for the internship and his future career. His participation in the internship was mentioned in this recent Wall Street Journal article, detailing this innovative program. Congratulations, Brandon!

Read the Wall Street Journal article: on.wsj.com/4biQuTi
Learn more about the UNIV 301 Braven Career Leadership Accelerator course at NIU: niu.edu/braven

We’re excited to announce that, as part of our commitment to the success of transfer students, NIU has been named to the 2026 Phi Theta Kappa Transfer Honor Roll! This award is one of the nation's most comprehensive recognitions of transfer excellence.

NIU is proud to offer competitive scholarships, along with resources and tools for transfer students, to make the transition to a four-year university smoother and easier to navigate. Follow the link below to learn more.

NIU Today - NIU earns spot on 2026 Phi Theta Kappa Transfer Honor Roll As part of its ongoing commitment to the success of transfer students, NIU has been named to the 2026 Phi Theta Kappa (PTK) Transfer Honor Roll. The Transfer Honor Roll is one of the nation's most comprehensive recognitions of transfer excellence. Colle...

Happy National Intern Day, Huskies! Landing an internship is a big deal, and we want to celebrate your success!

If you're completing an internship this summer, visit go.niu.edu/career-launchpad to report your internship with NIU’s Huskie Career Launchpad in the Suitable app. Reporting your internship helps us celebrate your success and connect you with resources to make the most of your experience as you prepare for your job search.

Huskies are traveling the globe this summer with the NIU Study Abroad program! 🌏 Follow along as they share their experiences on the NIU Study Abroad Office Instagram account: instagram.com/niustudyabroad

🛫 To learn how you can become a global citizen, visit niu.edu/study-abroad.