Gifts to Department of Physics contribute to...
The Physics Department at NIU delivers exceptional undergraduate and graduate education grounded in cutting‑edge research and powerful collaborations with world‑class national laboratories such as Fermilab and Argonne. Renowned for their teaching and scholarship, our faculty mentor students through hands‑on, discovery‑driven learning that leads to meaningful scientific advancement.
NIU Physics graduates are in demand across a wide range of fields—including medicine, engineering, chemistry, ecology, and the military—putting their skills to work in laboratories, in orbit around the Earth, beneath the ocean’s surface, and in the development of life‑saving diagnostic and medical technologies. Their work truly changes the world.
Support Through the Excellence Fund
Gifts made during Huskies United to the Physics Excellence Fund provide vital, flexible support for the Department’s highest priorities, allowing it to respond quickly to emerging opportunities and evolving needs. This sustainable funding strengthens innovative academic programs, research, and training—ensuring NIU Physics remains at the forefront of education and discovery.
