Huskies United

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Building Tomorrow Together

Here at Northern Illinois University, community is our strength.

When you are part of the Huskie Pack, you belong for life. These Cardinal and Black bonds are are never clearer than during our annual Huskies United Day of Giving, which provides key funding to the university, its programs and hard-working students.

#HuskiesUnitedβ€―began Wednesday, April 1 at noon and ended Thursday, April 2 at 1 p.m. For 24 hours, Huskie Nation will rose to the challenge to unite around the mission, vision and values of NIU, creating impact and forging opportunities for current and future students.

Thank you for your continued support during this momentous occasion!

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Huskies United EXTENDED!

Let's finish Huskie Strong!

You have one extra hour to make your gift to Northern during our β€œForward Hour". 

The Forward Campaign Committee wants to see the NIU family come together for Huskies United in the final push. When 50 donors make a gift during the last hour, a gift of $5,000 will be unlocked into our totals to support students and programs through the Northern Fund.

62 days ago by Meghan Miller
Bringing the Fun to Campus

Students are catching a ride in the NIU Cash Cab (Present by Student Affairs) while answering trivia to help earn donations for the area of the university you choose. They are also visiting pop up tables across campus celebrating philanthropy with the NIU community.

62 days ago by Meghan Miller
Student Scholarships

Your Future. Our Focus.

Many students face financial burdens in making it difficult to continue their education. NIU partners in making a quality education affordable and within reach that transforms the lives for our current and future Huskies.

With your gift $25 to student scholarships, not only does your gift fully support our general scholarship fund, but you will also receive a β€˜Pride with Purpose’ shirt, letting you wear your Huskie Pride proudly!

62 days ago by Meghan Miller
#HuskiesUnited Goes International

Huskies across the globe are showing their support! Thank you to our alumni in Italy celebrating #HuskiesUnited with the NIU community. Salute!

63 days ago by Meghan Miller
Campus Beautification Tour

We are excited to bring back our popular Sculpture Walking Tour, offered exclusively to donors who contribute $250 or more to the Huskie United – Campus Beautification Fund, along with a guest.

This lively and engaging tour will guide participants through a curated selection of campus sculptures, sharing the fascinating stories behind the artworks and the artists who created them as we stroll through NIU’s beautiful grounds.

63 days ago by Meghan Miller

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