In the early 1970s, Sylvia and her husband Aaron Scheinfeld, Chicago philanthropists, began sending letters to local leaders interested in racial justice, low- and moderate-income housing, and economic development. They envisioned a conference center in Woodstock,...

With many stores, distribution centers and employees throughout the nation, Target fulfills the needs and fuels the potential of their customers. That means making Target their preferred shopping destination by delivering outstanding value, continuous innovation and...

With many stores, distribution centers and employees throughout the nation, Target fulfills the needs and fuels the potential of their customers. That means making Target their preferred shopping destination by delivering outstanding value, continuous innovation and...

Tatsuji Kambayashi was a professor of mathematical sciences at NIU and had taught there for 20 years when he moved to teach at Tokyo Denki University in 1987 as a mathematics professor. His wife, Mami Kambayashi, received a M.A. degree in computational mathematics...

TCF National Bank is a banking association with a regional headquarters located in Burr Ridge, IL, and banking offices in Minnesota, Illinois, Michigan, Colorado, Wisconsin, Indiana and Arizona. As a government chartered financial institution, TCF Bank believes it...

The Teacher Education Fund has been established by friends, faculty and alumni of the Northern Illinois University College of Education.

The Class of 1960 established this scholarship in honor of its 25th anniversary. The Class of 1960 Committee was chaired by Mr. Dale Berman and included Kenneth Cameron, Ronald Carlson, Jayne (Hay) Cates, Robert Isbell, Barbara (Kerlin) Marut, and Carol (Ahrens) Viola.

This scholarship was established in recognition of the generosity and support over the years of alumni from the Department of Biological Sciences.

The Department, as donor, is establishing this fund to honor the life and memory of Rosalie Dean Reynolds, the first woman granted tenure in the Department of Chemnistry and Biochemistry. Rosalie was a member of its faculty from 1961 to 1981 and this fund is meant to...

Marian Janet Dunn Delbridge graduated from NIU in 1930, with a degree in Education. Through a trust arrangement, Mrs. Delbridge established this fund, in loving memory of her brother, who passed away in 1978. Mrs. Delbridge retired in Paradise Valley, AZ, where she...

The Engineering & Technology Alumni Society was established in 1995 to serve alumni of the College of Engineering and Engineering Technology and the former Department of Industry and Technology. The ETAS Board of Directors are involved in many events at the college...

Born in Rockford, Illinois on May 25, 1930, Robert was the second of four children born to Floyd J. and Frances M. Karp. In 1947, Robert graduated from West Rockford High School, and after working for one year, attended Illinois State University where he earned his...

This fund was established to commemorate Justice Thurgood Marshall to students who epitomize Justice Marshall’s deep understanding and commitment to equal justice under5 law, his dedication to rule of law in a just society, and his use of law as an instrument of...

The Russell and Jeanne Durning family were a part of the NIU community for many years. This family died tragically in a fire in their home on June 5, 1979. Both Russell and Jeanne had taught in the NIU English Department and had contributed greatly to their fields.

Kathleen M. Callahan was a student at NIU and a member of the 1992 pledge class of Alpha Sigma Alpha, who died tragically in April 1994. Kathy planned on graduating in the fall of 1995, prepared to teach in special education. She loved people, especially helping...

Tom Scott received the first doctoral degree in Adult and Continuing Education at NIU and served as the assistant dean in the College of Continuing Education at NIU for more than 10 years. His passion for lifelong learning led him to become the director of extended...

Trace Tyler and Christian Dow have been friends for over 20 years. They met in Colorado and discovered that they both attended NIU during the same period. They also discovered that they both have a passion for NIU football and they started traveling to many of the...

This endowment fund was established anonymously by a couple who were great friends to the university before their deaths.

Trudy was born and raised in England. She received her B.S. in mathematics from London University in 1967, where she also met her husband Peter. After graduation, Trudy was a programmer at Cambridge University, while Peter completed his Ph.D. in mathematics also at...

As Chief Executive Officer of True Value (now retired), Mr. Heidemann led one of the world’s largest retailer-owned hardware cooperatives. As a result of his leadership, he helped revitalize the True Value Company within the hardware business. During his tenure,...

Vera Sarilyn Verbel at the establishment of this Fund is celebrating her thirtieth year as a pilot for American Airlines, is a retired reservist military pilot from the U.S. Army and former air traffic controller. She is associated with NIU simply as a resident of...

This fund was established by Victoria Thompson to honor Azel Carter, Jr. He was a longtime employee of CNA who was pursuing his doctorate at NIU until the time of his death. He was interested in educational and training opportunities.

This scholarship was established by Virginia E. Lovering, representing herself. The purpose of the donor in making this gift is to honor the life and memory of Jane Jenkins Lovering a graduate of the class of 1913. Her interest and affection for music are...

Honoree – Danielle Marie Pisterzi grew up on the northwest side of Chicago in Norwood Park. She attended Immaculate Conception grammar school from kindergarten through eighth grade and then advanced to Resurrection College Preparatory High School. At Resurrection,...

The scholarship was created to support the College of Business and its students with a declared major in Operations Management and Information Systems. Werner and Knaack offer a wide variety of products including WEATHER GUARD brands, jobsite storage equipment,...

William and Dian Taylor are graduates of Northern Illinois University College of Business and Illinois Valley Community College (IVCC). Mr. Taylor received his BS in Accountancy from Northern in 1967 following an earlier degree from LaSalle-Peru-Oglesby Junior...

William C. Johnson taught literature of the English Renaissance at NIU for 42 years. He was a frequent and popular participant in the NIU at Oxford summer program. He received a Presidential Teaching Professorship and an Excellence in Undergraduate Teaching award....

William Francis Doyle graduated from NIU in 1959 after earning a B.S. degree, majoring in accountancy. He spent the majority of his career in Chicago working for BP Amoco as a Senior Programmer and Analyst. After a successful career in his field, he moved from...

Mr. and Mrs. William M. Koehler of Austin, TX, who have been concerned throughout their lives with stimulating interest in classical music and improving the opportunities of promising piano students estalished this fund.

William H. Bain received his bachelor’s degree in education from Northern Illinois University in 1958. Bill joined Alpha Phi Omega, a national service fraternity, because it emulated the principles and purposes of the Boy Scouts of America. After briefly teaching in...