Northern Illinois University Alumni Association

08/29/2026

🏺✨ Ready for the trip of a lifetime, Huskies?
Join us in Egypt, Feb. 1–15, 2027 to explore the Pyramids, cruise the Nile, and walk through thousands of years of history. 🌍🐪
Spots are limited — don't miss your chance to make memories that last forever!
👉 Register today at the link in the comments.

08/27/2026

Mark your calendars for NIU’s 119th Homecoming Celebration, happening October 5-11, 2026! Join fellow alumni, students, faculty, staff and friends for a week filled with Huskie Pride, traditions, special events and unforgettable memories.

Whether you're reconnecting with classmates, cheering on the Huskies, or experiencing Homecoming for the first time, there’s something for everyone.

🔗 Learn more and start planning your visit: https://www.niu.edu/homecoming/index.shtml

08/26/2026

08/26/2026

📣✨ NIU alumni are invited to join the NIUniverse to share your Huskie pride through your social networks! Share our stories with your networks and participate in our contests; the more you participate, the better your chances at winning awesome NIU swag. https://myniu.socialtoaster.com/

08/25/2026

⚾🐾 NIU Night with the Chicago Cubs is back! 🐾⚾

Join the NIU Alumni Association on Wednesday, Sept. 16 for a pregame reception at Brickhouse Tavern, just steps from Wrigley Field. Connect with fellow Huskies while enjoying heavy hors d'oeuvres and your first drink, then head to the ballpark to watch the Chicago Cubs take on the Atlanta Braves.

🎉 Special Cubs/NIU ticket package includes:
✅ Game ticket
✅ Exclusive NIU + Cubs co-branded hat

📍 Brickhouse Tavern, Chicago
🕟 Reception: 4:30–6:30 p.m.
⚾ First pitch: 6:40 p.m.

🔗 Visit the link in the comments to register for the reception and purchase your game tickets today.

08/25/2026

Recently named a Crain's Chicago Business Notable Leader in Healthcare, Rosecrance Behavioral Health CEO David Gomel, '94, almost never went to college. Read how NIU, the CHANCE Program and strong mentors helped transform his future and launch a career devoted to changing lives. Link ⬇️

College of Liberal Arts and Sciences at NIU

08/24/2026

Classes are starting and you are part of a community committed to creating opportunities for the next generation. That’s what it means to be Forever Huskie. 🐾

Your support strengthens the NIU student experience and creates opportunities that change lives. Because Forever Huskie isn’t something you say. It’s something you do.

Make your gift today: https://bit.ly/46iFXUZ

08/24/2026

🌟 Radiant and Rooted Homecoming Weekend is almost here. 🌟

This Homecoming, we're celebrating the legacy that grounds us and the community that continues to shine. Join generations of Black Huskies as we celebrate where we've been, who we are and where we're going.

🎷 Jazzin' at the CBS
🎳 Strike & Connect
🏃 Run It Back
🎪 The Experience Tailgate
🎶 We Outside
🥂 The Radiant Soirée

Come for one event or experience the full weekend with the Homecoming Package.

Tag your NIU crew below 👇, make your plans and secure your spot today. Link to register is in the comments.

Northern Illinois University Black Alumni Council (NIUBAC)

08/21/2026

Nothing brings Huskies together like football season. 🐾🏈

Help us kick off the Huskies' season with fellow NIU alumni and fans at a Huskie Hour at Pat & Fran's Irish Pub in Iowa City. Enjoy appetizers, a complimentary first drink and get ready to cheer on the Huskies as they take on Iowa the following day. 🐾

👉 Register now at the link in the comments.

08/21/2026

Hey Huskies, have you moved 🏘️, changed jobs 💼, changed names or gotten a new phone number 📞 or email address 📧? Make sure your alumni profile is current by updating your new info. Fill out the form at https://bit.ly/3ramh0T today to let us know!