Northern Illinois University

Northern Illinois University, first-generation student's experience.

We’re taking a trip to summer camp! Well, social justice summer camp for teachers. Learn more about how dozens of Illinois educators immerse themselves in multicultural education over the summer.

Recientemente la Corte Suprema ha decidido en contra de las universidades que consideran la raza como un factor para determinar la admisión a la vez que algunos estados, como Florida y Texas, buscan deshacerse de programas que promueven la diversidad en la educación superior

The head of Northern Illinois University’s effort to improve diversity and equity shares the strategies and some of the policy changes made to make the campus a more inclusive place.

Northern Illinois University recently unveiled a nearly 100-page Sustainability & Climate Action Plan. It outlines how -- from transportation to food services -- the university said it will commit to sustainability. WNIJ’s Peter Medlin has the details and how some students are already leading the way.

Right now, a Northern Illinois University audiology professor is in Poland aiding Ukrainian refugees with hearing loss -- some who had their hearing damaged during Russian missile strikes. WNIJ’s Peter Medlin has more on the humanitarian project, called “Heart of Hearing.”

The NIU Psychology Department has no Black or Latino professors. This is pretty far from being reflective of NIU’s student population. Latinos make up 20%, Black students make up 17%, and Asians/Pacific Islanders make up 6% of the student population.

Nacionalmente hay una escasez de psicólogos escolares cuando los expertos declaran una crisis de salud mental entre los jóvenes

: Los psicólogos escolares están en alta demanda, y lo mismo sucede con practicantes que reflejen la diversidad de la población estudiantil a la que servirán. Un programa de NIU tiene como fin preparar futuros psicólogos escolares para que trabajen en área de alta demanda en el norte de Illinois. WNIJ habló con los administradores involucrados en el programa para enterarse si también tiene proyectos para resolver la falta de diversidad en la profesión.

Glenbard South High School school psychologist Dr. Caicina Jones makes referrals for therapy when a student needs additional support, but that often means youth are being waitlisted for services.