NORTHERN ILLINOIS UNIVERSITY
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Updates for Community College Partners
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Greetings,
It’s an exciting time at NIU as we gear up to virtually host our 2026 Community College Articulation Conference March 6. We hope you plan to join us!
With upcoming spring visit events and celebrations of culture and leadership, it’s also a time to come together.
This month, we’re proud to honor Black Heritage Month at NIU, celebrating the history, contributions and leadership of Black communities through events hosted by our Center for Black Studies. These programs reflect our ongoing commitment to education and belonging — values that continue to guide our work with students.
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Thank you for your continued partnership. Please don’t hesitate to reach out to our team. We’re always here as a resource.
Warmly,
Rodrigo López, Ph.D.
Executive Director, Community College Initiatives
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2026 Community College Articulation Conference
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If you haven’t yet registered for NIU’s 2026 Community College Articulation Conference, we encourage you to register today. Hosted in partnership with the Office of Undergraduate Admissions, this annual event will be held virtually from 10 a.m. to noon Friday, March 6.
Designed for community college advisors, faculty, transfer center staff, administrators and other student-facing professionals, sessions will focus on articulation updates, transfer planning and campus resources to support Huskies at every stage of their transfer journey.
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Spring Visit Opportunities
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Celebrating Black Heritage Month
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With a 2026 theme of “A Century of Black History Commemorations,” NIU’s Black Heritage Month will celebrate 100 years of Black history and 50-plus years of Black Studies, a legacy rooted in scholarship, resistance, creativity and global impact. Learn more about this year’s theme and the many events hosted by the Center for Black Studies, in collaboration with partners across the university.
One of our cultural resource centers — a home away from home for many students — our Center for Black Studies centers histories, experiences and traditions relevant to Black and African American identities.
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“The Center for Black Studies has been one of the biggest sources of support for me at NIU. It’s a space where I feel seen, heard and understood. They’ve provided me with resources, encouragement and a strong sense of community that’s helped me feel safe, supported and empowered to succeed.”
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We’re excited to offer a BELONG in STEM Scholars Programfor community college transfer students and rising juniors at NIU this fall majoring in biological sciences, chemistry, biochemistry, physics, geology and environmental geosciences, mathematics, computer science and engineering.
The Building Engagement in Laboratories, Networking and Peer Groups (BELONG) in STEM Scholars program supports academically promising students who have demonstrated financial need to build their professional skills and gain peer support.
Students selected receive up to $10,000 each academic year for up to three years. Review of applications will begin March 1. Applications will be accepted until all scholarships are awarded. Email CLASs-stem@niu.edu for more information.
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World Day of Social Justice, Feb. 20. This day highlights the importance of equality, human rights and social protections worldwide. At NIU, where we offer programs like social justice education, we believe that education is one of the most effective ways to build a more equitable and inclusive campus.
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National Leadership Day, Feb 20. Every Huskie has the potential to lead! Explore our leadership programs.
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Engineering the Future, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., Feb. 24 at Rock Valley College and 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., March 2 at College of DuPage in Glen Ellyn. In conjunction with National Engineers Week and hosted by NIU College of Engineering and Engineering Technology, Engineering the Future gives students throughout the region the opportunity to explore engineering careers and educational pathways. Both events feature a career expo, a panel discussion with area business leaders and tour opportunities.
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The FIRST Tech Challenge Illinois Championship is coming to campus March 7. Open and free to the public, this tournament is from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. at the NIU Convocation Center. The event blends creativity and science, as as 7th- to 12th-grade students apply their technical acumen, teamwork and all-around tenacity. Learn more.
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Next Steps for Transfer Huskies
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With transfer-specific resources, we’ll meet your students wherever they’re at on their educational journeys and provide personal attention, flexibility and support tailored to their unique needs.
Do you know other community college partners who would like to receive this information? Share our subscription form.
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Northern Illinois University
Office of Community College Initiatives
Altgeld Hall 215
DeKalb, IL 60115
815-753-8387
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Northern Illinois University
Office of Community College Initiatives
Altgeld Hall 215
DeKalb, IL 60115
815-753-8387
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