CLAS Excellence Fund 

Across the street and around the world, CLAS students and faculty engage with community organizations and conduct community-based research. Scholars apply the liberal arts to the real world - engaging in multidimensional, cross-disciplinary inquiry that provides deeper insights and transformative solutions.

Sustain the mission of the College of Liberal Arts and Sciences by providing flexible gifts in support of emerging needs, innovative opportunities and strategic priorities, including activities such as the Rebuilding Democracy Lecture Series, research support, community engagement and study abroad. 

In support of the College of Liberal Arts and Sciences, a generous $50,000 gift from Chris and Pam McCord will be unlocked once 50 donors have made a gift to the CLAS Dean's Excellence Fund or the Chris and Pam McCord CLAS Dean's Excellence Fund. 

Project Finish Line

More than 200 students drop out each year during their final four semesters due to outstanding balances and increasing debt. Help students in their final semesters who are facing financial difficulties stay enrolled and earn their degree. 

During FY2025, 40 students were recipients of Project Finish Line scholarships, with the average award being $1,324.

Double Your Impact
Unlock Opportunity for Humanities Students

• A $1.5 million grant from the Mellon Foundation is expanding paid internships for humanities students at NIU and donors can help unlock an additional $1 million.
• During Huskies United Day of Giving, your gift helps match this investment and create more paid opportunities that connect classroom learning to meaningful careers.
• Give today and help double the impact for the next generation of Huskies.