National Science Foundation project with West Aurora School District connects schools with researchers and communities and builds scientific understanding Professor Pi-Sui Hsu’s collaboration with...
Every semester, NIU student interns work at Northern Public Radio, the broadcast arm of NIU, in the Division of Outreach, Engagement and Regional Development. These...
At the Illinois Parks and Recreation Association Soaring to New Heights 2026 Conference, a session on strategic planning drew strong interest from park district professionals...
Three NIU Faculty Publish Case Study of Community Engagement and Promotion and Tenure Policies We’re thrilled to celebrate three of NIU’s community-engaged faculty who...
Part one: an interview with Assistant Professor Alexios Rosario-Moore, Ph.D. Community engagement is central to NIU’s mission as a regional public university. An NIU faculty...
NIU’s Center for Early Learning Funding Equity (CELFE) recently shared new findings from the Shortchanged Project, their 50-state analysis of public investment in early care...
An international, community-engaged research partnership with the University of Tetova in North Macedonia is helping to improve trauma-informed practices and social emotional learning in the...
A Collaboration Between the NIU Center for Governmental Studies and the DeKalb County Community Foundation Continues to Make a Positive Difference Ten Years Later Ten...
Since 2018, NIU Sociology Professor Keri Burchfield has been publishing work on the nature and scope of crimes against animals, and correlations among crimes...
This blog is part two of our series focused on NIU’s impactful partnership with DeKalb County Court Services. Learn more about the partnership in Part...