Northern Illinois University Alumni Association

06/18/2026

⚾ NIU Day + White Sox = the ultimate summer combo!

Join us Sunday, August 9 for:
🔥 Pre-game patio party (all-you-can-eat!)
👕 Exclusive NIU quarter-zip
🎟️ Discounted tickets

Grab your crew and celebrate Huskie Pride at Rate Field!

👉 Get tickets now at the link in the comments.

06/17/2026

🍻🐾 Raise a glass, Huskies!

Join us for Huskie Hour: Naperville on Tuesday, July 14, at 6 p.m. at Noon Whistle Brewing. Connect with fellow alumni while enjoying your first drink and complimentary snacks, on us.

Relax, reconnect and celebrate your NIU pride in a fun, welcoming atmosphere.

👉 Space is limited—register today at the link in the comments!

06/17/2026

06/16/2026

🎯🐾 Aim for a great night with fellow Huskies!

Join us for Huskie Hour in Libertyville on Thursday, July 9, from 6–8 p.m. at Up North Axe & Tap. Enjoy your first round of drinks and snacks on us, then try your hand at axe throwing — no experience needed!

Come for the fun, stay for the connections. Space is limited, so don’t wait!
👉 Register now at the link in the comments.

06/16/2026

NIU alumni—represent your Huskie pride wherever you go! 🐾

Browse new apparel, accessories, and gifts at Victor E. Threads. Perfect for game days, tailgates, or everyday Huskie spirit.

🛍️ Shop the link in the comments.

06/15/2026

💻🐾 Join the NIU Computer Science Alumni Network on Tuesday, June 30 for a Huskie Social at Westwood Tavern in Schaumburg. Spend the evening networking with fellow alumni while enjoying great food and drinks!

🔗 Register at the link in the comments!

06/14/2026

Congrats to New York Knicks Assistant General Manager and NIU Huskie Walter Perrin, '73, on the NBA World Championship! NIU College of Education (h/t Mike Korcek)

FINAL: New York Knicks. NBA Champions.

06/14/2026

Graduation marks the time to turn the tassel and step into a new chapter! Celebrate the journey and frame the memories in an NIU frame! 🎓✨📖💫
Save $25 off orders of $175+ through June 19 with code Summer25 at diplomaframe.com/nilu

06/12/2026

🌴⚾ NIU Night with the White Sox — Florida Style! ⚾🌴

Huskies, it’s time to bring the NIU spirit down to the Sunshine State! Join your fellow alumni in Tampa, Florida for a high-energy night at Tropicana Field as the Tampa Bay Rays take on the Chicago White Sox on Friday, July 31!

🎉 All-inclusive Sky Deck
🍔 Food + drinks included
🤝 Connect with Tampa-area alumni
⬇️ Visit the link in the comments to register today!

06/11/2026

Carmen Houde has known since middle school that she wanted to pursue a career in music education.

Now, working toward a Bachelor of Music degree with an emphasis in music education, the Bradley, Illinois, native plans to graduate in May 2027. She hopes to teach band or general music and says she would be “content anywhere I am able to make music with my students.”

Read more about Carmen at the link in comments!