Thomas J Dee, NIU 1985 B.S. – Accountancy, and Mary Jane (Daneck) Dee, NIU 1985 B.S. – Computer Science, established the “Dee Community Impact Through Education (CitE) Endowed Scholarship” in 2014. Thomas and Mary Jane were both raised in middle class families from...

Thomas L. Mann received his Master of Science degree in finance from Northern Illinois University, his bachelor’s and master’s degrees in economics and agricultural economics, respectively, from the University of Illinois, and his Ph.D. in economics from Iowa State...

William “Bill” Breitzke received his bachelor’s degree in marketing from NIU in 1964. He later returned to NIU to complete his master’s degree in education in 1969. He taught business marketing and cooperative education at Maine West High School for 27 years. ...

John R. Young graduated from Northern Illinois University in August of 1990 with a Bachelor of Sciences degree in Geology. John had wonderful memories of his time at NIU and wanted to help like-minded students with similar interests. After his time at NIU, John moved...

Alfred Tobias’ love of music and interest in the accordion started at an early age. He started taking accordion lessons in grammar school and it grew to become a lifelong passion. He enrolled in college as a music major but, after 4 semesters, WWII interrupted his...

This fund has been established by Mary Aagesen Galligan, in honor of her mother who has had significant influence upon family members in their appreciation of an involvement with music.

Nancy Henn was born in Breese and raised in Carlyle, Il. She earned a Bachelor of Arts degree from Eastern Illinois University in Charleston, IL. She taught second grade at Lotus School in Spring Grove, IL for many years and was very dedicated to all of her...

HonoreeBorn November 2, 1930 in Richmond, Missouri to Floyd and Gladys Norris, Dr. Norris grew up in Richmond and then attended Central Missouri State University in Warrensburg, Missouri. The Korean War interrupted his education, and he entered the Air Force where he...

Navistar, Inc. is a holding company whose individual units provide integrated and best-in-class transportation solutions. Based in Lisle, IL, they produce International brand commercial trucks, mid-range diesel engines and IC Bus school buses and Workhorse brand...

Peter Cattaneo Sr. co-founded Cattaneo Electric with his wife, Sharon Cattaneo, in 1977. Through the years, Cattaneo Electric Company has developed a customer base that is as diverse as their individual electrical needs, as well as a reputation for excellence in the...

Nick Calamos is the Senior Executive Vice President, Head of Investments/CIO for Calamos Investments. Nick is a graduate of Northern Illinois University with a M.S. in Finance. Heoversees research and portfolio management for Calamos Investments’ family of mutual...

The Northern Illinois University-NECA Student Chapter Scholarship, in recognition of Dr. Venu Korampally, is established for those students who are interested in a career in Electrical Engineering and/or Engineering Technology. It is through the generosity of...

The NIU Chemistry Club is a student affiliate chapter of the American Chemical Society and is open to anyone with an interest in chemistry. The purpose of the organization is to promote an interet in chemistry and the chemical professions, to aid understanding of the...

The NIU Executive Club was established in 1996 and formed to provide a link between the business community and the College of Business, providing opportunities for networking and development for alumni and business students alike. The scholarship program was built by...

Founded in 1997, the NIU Parents’ Association was established to build a bridge between the University and the parents and families of NIU students. The association strives to provide parents the opportunity to play an active role in their students’ lives at the...

Ms. Stelford, 1914 graduate from NIU, served as a member of the faculty in the Department of Mathematics from 1923 until 1958.

Norm Gilbert was a 1954 graduate with a BS in mathematics. He returned to teach at NIU in 1969 after earning his M.S. and Ph.D. He retired as a Professor of Educational Psychology, Counseling and Special Education in 1995, and since 1998 has worked in the NIU...

Omer G. Voss, Jr., came to NIU in January 1973 to study for an MBA after graduating from the University of Michigan and serving in the US Navy. As a Vietnam veteran, Omer augmented his savings with his GI Bill benefits in order to attend NIU. However, he still needed...

In 1989 the OMRON Foundation established this scholarship with the help of Yoshio Tateisi, President, OMRON, Nick Hahn, Senior Vice President, OMRON, and Tony Tinaglia, Vice President of the Control Components Division, OMRON. Mr. Tatesi said, “OMRON strongly...

The Operating Staff Council represents the interests of members of the operating staff of Northern Illinois University as part of the university’s system of shared governance through its participation, communication, advisement and assistance on the resolution of...

Pamela A. Smith, Ph.D., CPA KPMG Professor of Accountancy, Board of Trustees Professor, Presidential Teaching Professor, Department of Accountancy, Northern Illinois University. Pam Smith joined Northern Illinois University in January 1994 and is the KPMG Professor...

Dr. Pamela J. Farris is a Distinguished Teaching Professor Emeritus from the Department of Literacy and Elementary Education. Dr. Farris is a well-known scholar in the areas of language arts and social studies education, and she has authored multiple textbooks for...

Dennis Larsen was born in Aurora, IL on October 4, 1942. He was the oldest of five children. Growing up in Batavia, IL, he loved being outside roaming in the fields where he learned to hunt and observe wildlife, and appreciate their roles in nature. Dennis had a fox...

This fund has been established by the parents and friends of John X. Koznarek, a student majoring in Art at NIU from 1976 to 1978. John was a recipient of a gifted student scholarship and on the Dean’s list while at the university. He was killed in a traffic accident...

Dr. Richard E. Dahlberg was a former faculty member at Northern Illinois University.

Dr. Patricia Vary grew up in southern Missouri, Oklahoma, and Texas. She attended Texas Christian University (TCU) as a Medical Technology major. After her sophomore year, she began research in the microbiology laboratory of Sanders T. Lyles, working on her virulence...

Pat and Aimee Burke appreciate the importance of education and have established this scholarship to help hardworking students who need assistance financing their education. Pat is a graduate of the NIU COB where he received his bachelor’s degree in accountancy. He...

Patrick R. Delaney, professor of Accountancy, passed away on May 14, 2000. His family was inundated by more than 500 cards and emails from his former students. It was a fitting tribute, according to colleagues, who say that throughout his 30 year career in the NIU...

Paul, alumnus from College of Engineering and Engineering Technology, and Elizabeth Kling place a strong value on education and believe it is a key element to succeeding in life. They chose the field of education for this scholarship because they have seen that...

Paul and Vasanthi Prabhaker established this scholarship as a way to give back to hardworking business students enrolled in the NIU College of Business. Paul served as an Associate Vice President at Northern Illinois University where he was a key leader in the...