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Tony Aguilar, ’19, Honors His Roots While Forging His Own Future As Engineer, Author
Tony Scott
Engineer authors first book inspired by immigrant father and life lessons
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Brian Hoey, ’90, M.S. ’92: How NIU Shaped A Leader in Forensic Science
Tony Scott
DNA lab director worked on Joplin tornado, Missouri gov plane crash cases
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Rachel Schreiber, ’23, Builds a Career Through Student Experience
Lia Kizilbash Gillet
Experiential learning prepared Schreiber for a rewarding career
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A Commitment to Curiosity: Kristy Howell, Ed.D. ’20
Lia Kizilbash Gillet
NIU inspired Howell to earn her fourth degree
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Nicki Pieart, M.S.Ed. ’07, Shapes Future of Student-Athlete Health, Safety and Performance at NCAA
Tony Scott
Served as GA athletic trainer during her time at NIU which built her skills
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Jiten Sood, ’99: The Question That Made It All Add Up
Lia Kizilbash Gillet
Alumni mentorship launches Sood's career in commercial real estate
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Art is a Calling: How NIU Shaped Sculptor Lucy Slivinski, ’80
Tony Scott
Slivinski credits NIU for helping her discover her artistic voice and confidence
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A Lifetime of Service, A Moment of Celebration: Fred Winter, ’69, Completes His Journey
Tony Scott
Alumnus walks in 2026 commencement after missing it in 1969 due to military service
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Carrying Love Forward: Vicki Sherman, ’98, M.S.Ed. ’26, Graduates Honoring Her Son
Lia Kizilbash Gillet
A mother fulfills her son's NIU dream
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Where Belief Takes You: Nick Markanich, ’23
Lia Kizilbash Gillet
Soccer alumnus discusses believing in yourself when the future is uncertain
