Mrs. Elizabeth (Peg) Bond came to NIU in 1967 to teach art education. A former member of the Batavia Planning Commission and named citizen of the year in Batavia, Peg Bond has always had a strong interest in art education. By establishing this scholarship, she has...

Penny Cameron is a graduate of NIU’s elementary education program and a former third grade teacher. She was involved in a number of organizations focused on helping women and children. She retired after 24 years of service to the Kane County Board. Penny served...

Peter Magnoni is a graduate of Northern Illinois University College of Business. Peter received his Bachelor of Science degree in marketing in 1962 and a Master of Science degree in education in 1964. In addition, Peter received a Certificate of Advanced Study in...

Born and raised in England, Peter completed his undergraduate studies at Imperial College of the University of London and his doctoral work at Cambridge University. Both of his degrees are in the field of Pure Mathematics. Peter and his wife Trudy emigrated to the...

This scholarship is in memory of Professor Suhadolc who came to NIU in 1959. While at Northern he helped found the Russian Studies Program where he taught Russian until his retirement in 1984. Professor Suhadolc received a doctorate in English from Cambridge...

Philip E. Ross, a 1973 accountancy graduate in the NIU College of Business, established this memorial scholarship in memory of Phyllis L. Ross, his beloved wife who passed away on January, 21, 1999. Mr. Ross lives in Montgomery, IL and is retired from the Sundstrand...

David Joseph Onak graduated in 1981 with a B.A. degree in public relations from Northern Illinois University. While at Northern, he sought opportunities to hone his skills, gain leadership experience, and build new friendships. He worked for the Northern Star his...

Interpro Translation Solutions provides world-class language translation, software localization, multilingual desktop publishing and project management solutions which enable clients to deliver multilingual products to their global audiences.The business of Interpro...

This fund was established in 1994 by the family and friends of Randall Beck. Randall graduated from NIU’s College of Business in 1989. Randall did not want financial assistance to get through school, and he worked to pay for his tuition. This scholarship provides...

Ray graduated from the NIU College of Business in 1959 with a B.S. in Accountancy. He received his M.B.A. degree from the University of Chicago and is a Certified Public Accountant (CPA). Ray is retired from Barton Brands Ltd., where he served as Vice President and...

Ray Banks received his Master of Science degree from NIU in large part thanks to the financial assistance provided by the university, and the support and encouragement of two great mentors ; Dr. Clarence Casella and Dr. Malcolm Weiss in the Department of Geology....

Raymond Smerge is the epitome of the NIU success story. He became a leader in both the corporate and civic worlds through good old-fashioned hard work and perseverance. Originally from southwest suburban Westchester, Smerge earned his bachelor?s degree in political...

Harriet Cords completed a two year course at Northern Illinois Teacher’s College. She taught in Malta and married Robert Harrington. Her teaching career in Malta included fifteen years. During the years when she was not teaching, she served on the school board. ...

In honors of the memory of Dale G. Jungst who taught Mathematics Education at NIU from 1959 to 1984, This scholarship will continue the significant impact that Associate Professor Emeritus Jungst made in Mathematics Education in the state of Illinois. He first...

Richard A. Keefer was a faculty member at NIU from 1948 to 1975. He taught German, Spanish, and English, and acted as a counselor for hundreds of NIU students.

Richard Born has taught courses in a variety of capacities at the Northern Illinois University College of Business for more than 40 years, beginning in the summer of 1972 when he was an instructor in what was then the Department of Business Systems and Analysis...

Richard Noreen was an administrative assistant at the Honors Program. He was a longtime employee of the university, and served in many capacities.

Richard J. Doherty and Jon F. Erickson are both 1986 graduates of the NIU College of Law.

This scholarship honors Rick and Amy Ridnour. Rick and Amy Ridnour strongly believe in investing in NIU and in the success of NIU’s students. Before retiring from NIU, Rick was the Enterprise Rent-A-Car Professor of Marketing and Sales in the College of Business at...

Rita Dragonette is an Executive Career Consultant, Coach and Organizational Change expert who offers customized consulting services for C-suite executive and entrepreneurs, and the organizations they lead. A 1972 graduate of NIU, she holds a Bachelor of Arts in...

R.J. is a 2011 graduate of NIU’s College of Business where he earned his degree in operations management and information systems. R.J was a scholarship recipient himself during his years at NIU. His scholarships changed his life and inspired him to create a...

Road Builder Charities, Inc. was created in July 2009 to provide educational funding and training programs for Illinois students. RBC supports member charities, offers scholarships to college students in transportation-related fields, and scholarships to children of...

Bob and Cathy Rothkopf have established this endowed scholarship as a way to give back to an institution that is an important part of their lives. They want to support hard-working students who demonstrate leadership and are involved in the university community.In...

Mary and Bob were born in Illinois and graduated from Waukegan and McHenry public schools. They met at Illinois State University, where Mary graduated with a BS in English and Education, and Bob graduated with a BS and MS in Business. Later, Bob received his Ed.D. at...

Robert has a wealth of business and executive experience. He was known inside and outside his industry as an effective communicator, leader of people, change agent and strategic thinker. His diverse business knowledge and hands-on experience led to advances in...

Dr. and Mrs. Martin H. Bartels met as schoolteachers in southern Ohio. Verna was a graduate of Wilmington College and taught home economics and English. She was a dedicated homemaker returning to her teaching profession when necessary to support the family as...

This fund was established to honor the members of the Wheeler family who have supported education through loyalty, dedication, and service. Margariete Montague Wheeler was a professor in the Department of Mathematical Sciences at NIU from 1973-1988. She was an active...

Robert Marcelin was a Latino and a graduate of NIU. He succumbed to cancer at the young age of 32. He was single and was working at AT&T at the time. He was very respected and liked by all of his coworkers.

Robert C. Meltzer, Esq. has concentrated his legal practice in the area of immigration law for the last 18 years. He began his career at the legal office of the United Nations World Health Organization in Geneva, Switzerland, concentrating in public international...

This endowment will provide financial assistance to future generations of deserving music students. Robert and Frances Green were married in 1941. Robert served in the U.S. Navy for 26 years and served tours in the Pacific and Vietnam. Frances was a graduate of...