This year, DeKalb County Court Services is partnering with an NIU Community-engaged Course, Gender and Crime (Criminology 487/Sociology 587) taught by Sociology Professor Carol Walther....
WNIJ 89.5 is the broadcast arm of NIU and part of the Division of Outreach, Engagement and Regional Development. This past week, WNIJ News Director...
OERD’s Director of Community-engaged Partnerships Jennifer Groce is collaborating with the Division of Academic Affairs to help NIU faculty build mutually beneficial relationships with community...
Alexios Rosario-Moore, Ph.D., is a Community Engagement Research Fellow in the Division of Outreach, Engagement and Regional Development and a Visiting Assistant Professor in the...
An interview with Alexios Rosario-Moore, Ph.D., OERD Community Engagement Research Fellow and Visiting Assistant Professor in the NIU College of Education Alexios is studying the...
In recognition of her national leadership and contributions to the field, Rena Cotsones, Ph.D., Vice President of Outreach, Engagement and Regional Development, has been inducted...
We’re thrilled to congratulate our colleague Dawn Peters for winning an “Advocacy for the Profession Award” from the International City/County Management Association (ICMA). For nearly...
By Kendall Hampton, OERD Graduate Research Assistant Ah, spring break. A quiet time in the middle of the busy semester to relax, recharge, and… reengage....
What does community engagement look like? For NIU Esports, it looks like a unique partnership with NASCAR to invite people of all ages into the...
By Kendall J. Hampton, OERD Graduate Research Assistant In the ever-evolving landscape of business education, Northern Illinois University’s College of Business distinguishes itself with the...










