Huskie Spotlight - Students
Janna Braga
Transfer sport management major from Aurora, IL
Hannah Garmon
Marketing major from Bloomington, IL
Shaibu Yahaya
Economics doctoral student from Cape Coast, Ghana
Kacee Dugas
Master of Music student with specialization in world music performance and cello performance from Katy, TX
Taoheed Adeoye
Biological sciences major from Aurora, IL
Jennifer Clayton
Transfer psychology major from Franklin, TN
Sovannak Ra
Higher education and student affairs graduate student from Phnom Penh, Cambodia
Faustina Asante
Mathematical sciences doctoral student from Ghana
Maria Elizabeth Bonto
Human development and family sciences major from Saipan, Northern Mariana Islands
Jayce Pendergrass
Sport management major from Mount Vernon, IA
Pal Shah
Accountancy and finance major from Schaumburg, IL
Adam Abdur-Rahman
Transfer English and communication studies double major from Grayslake, IL
Minjung Kim
Master of Music student with specialization in piano and organ performance from Seoul, South Korea
Miles Macklin
Music (jazz studies) and nursing double major from Chicago, IL
Sheyenne Lathrop
Online digital marketing graduate student from DeKalb, IL
Zoe Hougas
Nursing major from Seneca, IL
Sengshavanh Xaypharath
Transfer communicative disorders major from Pingree Grove, IL
Vicky Gonzalez
Music major with an emphasis in music education from Oswego, IL
Sam Soria
Environmental studies major from Plainfield, IL
Rosemary McClure
Music major with focus in jazz performance from Charles, IL
Aki Ito
Health sciences major from Schaumburg, IL
Abby Byer
Management major from Shannon, IL
Daniel Chukwunyem
Master of Music student with specialization in performance from Lagos, Nigeria
Nina Alejandro
Nursing major from Philippines
Zander Ward
Transfer middle level teaching and learning major from DeKalb, IL
Teddy Malamis
Music major with emphasis in music education and classical saxophone from Naperville, IL
Joey Moore
Transfer physical education major from Lombard, IL
Jackson Adams
Transfer mathematical sciences major from Elgin, IL
Aaron Williams
Engineering technology major from Chicago, IL
Alma Perrote
Performance and music education major from Belize City, Belize
Bradley Hammond
Middle level teaching and learning major from Naperville, IL
Katelyn Ackland
Music education and clarinet performance double major from Rochelle, IL
Lydia Delk
Biological sciences major from Romeoville, IL
Tiauna King
Literacy education graduate student and online educational leadership and policy studies doctoral student from Chicago, IL
Mitchell Hasenour
Mechanical engineering major from Port Byron, IL
Katie Wargowsky
Meteorology major from Joliet, IL
Jayla Herring
Music major from Chicago, IL with a focus on recording arts and media technologies
Traci Carlson
Online general studies major from Rockford, IL
Willam Oczkowski
Sport management major from Sycamore, IL
Carley Pederson
Mathematical sciences major from Chicago, IL
Reece Piper
Meteorology major from Oak Creek, WI
Angelica Sanyal
Industrial and systems engineering major from DeKalb, IL
Vivian Haynes
Business administration major from Dahinda, IL
Zoey Proper
Health sciences major from Belvidere, IL
Ishmael Amartey
Mathematical sciences doctoral student from Ghana
Lane Staffeldt
Transfer art and design education major from Lombard, IL
Jerry Stamos
Mechatronics engineering major from St. Charles, IL
Julia Dmitruk
Nursing major from Mount Prospect, IL
Lilliana Benitez
Music major with an emphasis in music education and an instrumental area of study (euphonium) from McHenry, IL
Justin Hale
Online applied management: instructional technology, training and evaluation major from Austin, TX
Katrina Rath
Management major, psychology minor from Crystal Lake, IL
Tatiana Reeves
Nursing major from Bolingbrook, IL
Ryan Welch
Mechanical engineering major from Orland Park, IL
Alyssa Fulton
Political science major from Machesney Park, IL
Johanna Freemon
Sport management major from Sandwich, IL
Haylie Lewis
Psychology major from Hecker, IL
Devon Smith
Operations management and information systems major from Glendale Heights, IL
Madeline Miller
Master of Music student with specialization in music performance from McHenry, IL
Heather Matenaer
Chemistry major from Joliet, IL
Bolanle Olayeni
Graduate student in applied human development and family sciences (AHDFS) from Ibadan, Nigeria
Calvin Wright
Mechatronics engineering major from Gurnee, IL
Brooke Schliephake
Psychology major from West Chicago, IL
Shardae Spruille
Kinesiology major from Oak Park, IL
Landon Lapore
Transfer human development and family sciences major from Belvidere, IL
Brandon Padilla
Accountancy major from Joliet, IL
Kaitlin Bauer
Nonprofit and NGO studies major from Orland Park, IL
Akili Jones
Psychology major from Rockford, IL
Brenda Schurrer
English major from DeKalb, IL
Reece Deidrick
Theatre arts major from Boise, ID
Fabian Torres
Mechanical engineering major from Elgin, IL
Melanie Lytell
Economics and statistics double major from Glendale Heights, IL
Logan Redman
Meteorology major from Cowden, IL
McKelvey Bugner
Communicative disorders major from Kirkwood, IL
Onyenum Ruth Udoh
Master of Accounting Science student and Master of Arts in anthropology from Nigeria
Grace McMillan
Transfer kinesiology major from Hampshire, IL
Alfonso Moraga
Psychology major from DeKalb, IL
Jason Keith
Transfer rehabilitation and disability services major from Billings, MT
Devin Moore
Communication studies major from Chicago, IL
Kara Murphy
Mathematical sciences and statistics double major from Elburn, IL
Zach Schmidt
Mechatronics engineering major from Bonfield, IL
Ainsley Grant
Elementary education major from Lansing, IL
Uday Kiran Chigurupati
International, non-traditional biological sciences major from India
Elizabeth Nowak
Anthropology and theatre studies double major from St. Charles, IL
Shelly Bogdanovic
Engineering technology major from LaGrange, IL
Sergio Dondiego
Nursing major from Romeoville, IL
Sarah Roy
Mechanical engineering major from Sainte-Julie, Quebec, Canada
Emanuel Naumann
Chemistry major, philosophy minor from East Peoria, IL
Matthew Vanderwater
Industrial and systems engineering major from Lisle, IL
Sierra Ramos
Early childhood education major from Rochelle, IL
Nathaniel Guerra
Master of Music student with specialization in steelpan performance from Arima, Trinidad
Julia Rozalowski
Elementary education major from Plainfield, IL
Francisco Cervantes
Mathematical sciences, secondary education licensure major from North Riverside, IL
Anastasia Monica
Transfer English major from Kirkland, IL
Wyatt Bliss
Transfer electrical engineering major from Woodstock, IL
Taylor Akins
Health sciences major from Forreston, IL
Isabella Froh
Communicative disorders major from Sheboygan, WI
Vanessa Gatza
Mechanical engineering major from Lake Zurich, IL
Angelina Gutierrez
Anthropology and history double major from Minooka, IL
Campbell Davis
Communicative disorders major from Chillicothe, IL
Zoe Rehders-Blasco
First-generation English major from Elgin, IL
Nina Osborne
Higher education and student affairs graduate student from Chicago, IL
Jefferson Kiteme
Instructional technology graduate student, and recent Global MBA graduate, from DeKalb, IL
Lauren Hair
Communicative disorders major from Round Lake, IL
Casey Bender
Transfer kinesiology major from Hampshire, IL
Natalie Cassady
Psychology major from Pontiac, IL
Jessalyn Belvel
Elementary education major from Geneseo, IL
Imani Smith
Communicative disorders major from Lombard, IL
Paul Lehmann
Mechanical engineering major from Urbana, IL
Jennifer McBride
Online digital marketing graduate student from New Lenox, IL
Jesika Pabello
Computer science major, with minors in psychology and esports industry professions, from Chicago, IL
Brianna Candia
Communicative disorders major from Crystal Lake, IL
Vishnuvardhan Reddy Yettapu
Management information systems graduate student from Jammalamadugu, Andhrapradesh, India
Mia Zavala
Chemistry major from Chicago, IL
Karin Podolski
Online Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP) student from Palatine, IL
Jennifer Wells
Online nursing (RN-B.S.) major from Chicago, IL
Mei Lin McDermott
Music major with an emphasis in music education
Cody Marko
Mechanical engineering major from Marseilles, IL
Alanna Weems
Rehabilitation counseling graduate student from Joliet, IL
Molly Schmidt
Public health major from South St. Paul, MN
Darsha Patel
Online digital marketing graduate student from Elgin, IL
Haylee Schultz
Nursing major from Shorewood, IL
Venkata Nekkanti
Management information systems graduate student from Kakinada, Andhra Pradesh, India
Stephanie Smelser
Transfer rehabilitation counseling graduate student from Carol Stream, IL
Maggie Tierney
Special education graduate student from Barrington, IL
Precious Aina
Nursing major from Chicago, IL
Alexandra Henriquez
Biological sciences major from Gurnee, IL
Susie Frausto
Online digital marketing graduate student from St. Charles, IL
Olivia Collier
Management major from Chicago, IL
Ella McKinney
Communicative disorders major from Rochelle, IL
Lindsey Nemcek
Online higher education doctoral student with a specialization in community college leadership, from Antioch, IL
Alexander Woltman
Biomedical engineering major from Glen Ellyn, IL
Dara Vancea
Speech-language pathology graduate student from Wheaton, IL
Malena Coan
Transfer biological sciences major from Rockford, IL
Lindy Keyes
Rehabilitation counseling graduate student from Plainfield, IL
Jada Cerniglia
Communication studies major from Cross Plains, WI
Erin Uhrine
Early childhood education major from Crystal Lake, IL
Eli Wetter
Computer science major from Lake Villa, IL
Emerson Gaines
Communicative disorders major from Belvidere, IL
Pheobean Odongo
Biological sciences graduate student from Kisumu, Kenya
Cassidy Sweeney
Transfer health sciences major, psychology minor from Belvidere, IL
Ana Karen Pizano
Online higher education doctoral student with a specialization in community college leadership, from Waukegan, IL
Samantha Econie
Nutrition and dietetics graduate student from Carlinville, IL
Xavier Phillips
Marketing major from Glen Ellyn, IL
Jessica Otis
First-generation early childhood education major from Chicago, IL
Milan Moore
Transfer communicative disorders major from Pingree Grove, IL
Richard Jasch
Online educational leadership and policy studies doctoral student from Chicago, IL
Aleena Kallan
Biological sciences major from Plano, IL
Clara Raab
An audiology doctoral student from Elma, WA
Alyssa McHugh
Online master of accounting science student from Carol Stream, IL
Jessica Meza
Transfer communicative disorders major from Joliet, IL
Eli Huffman
Psychology and women, gender and sexuality studies double major from East Peoria, IL
Joe Beribak
Master of Music student with specialization in composition
Tuba Azhar
Accountancy major from Algonquin, IL
Will Stamatakos
Mechatronics engineering major from DeKalb, IL
Ellenor Zimmerman
Health sciences major from Dixon, IL
Brianna Glees
Biological sciences major from Bolingbrook, IL
Lucy Atkinson
Journalism and Earth, atmosphere and environment double major from Anchorage, AK
Yash Saini
Computer science major from Karnal, India
Kathryn Sowinski
Art and design education doctoral student from Milwaukee, WI
Brandon Olsen
Nursing major from Gurnee, IL
Jyvryll Baran
Nursing major from Sandwich, IL
Kalin Schaefer
History major (with secondary educator licensure) from Volo, IL
Charlie Vazquez Acosta
Mathematical sciences and applied physics double major
Kaitlyn Costello
Special education (orientation and mobility) graduate student from Sycamore, IL
Tia Fornatoro
Marketing major from Algonquin, IL
Naya Haller
English major from Forreston, IL
Katie Nepil
Transfer mathematical sciences and statistics double major from St. Charles, IL
Tobey Havens
Transfer electrical engineering major from Normal, IL
Lilliana Campbell
Psychology major from Dixon, IL
Brenda Omburo
Biological sciences graduate student from Nairobi, Kenya
Liam Weber
Music performance and music education major from Gilberts, IL
Jessica Olson
Management major from Huntley, IL
Oluwatobi Kushimo
Mechanical engineering doctoral student from Nigeria
Scott Conro
Transfer nutrition, dietetics and wellness major from Kirkland, IL
Olivia Zapf
History major, political science minor from Green Bay, WI
Calvin Soldan
Chemistry major from Troy, MI
Chyna Bennett
Speech-language pathology graduate student from Chicago Heights, IL
Lamisa Tanzim Ruhin
Nutrition and dietetics graduate student from Bangladesh
Jared Zilic
Special education visual disabilities program graduate student from Plainfield, IL
Celeste Mays
Operations management and information systems major from Gurnee, IL
Andrew Kinsey
Music education and percussion performance double major from Bartlett, IL
Jenna Robinson
Master of Accounting Science student, May 2024 accountancy graduate from Pearl City, IL
Cindy Carbajal
Transfer public health major, biology minor from Hebron, IL
Gretchen Sprinkle
Early childhood education graduate student from Malta, IL
Ranan “RJ” Antonini
Master of Music in music education student from Brazil
Alannis Muñoz
Transfer political science major with an emphasis in governance from Elgin, IL
Wendy Lozano
First-generation, transfer medical laboratory sciences major from Posen, IL
Vrinda Brahmbhatt
Biological sciences major from Crystal Lake, IL
Alyssa Navarro
Nursing major, Latino and Latin American Studies minor from Yorkville, IL
Nathaniel Metzinger
Special education visual disabilities program graduate student from Arkansas City, KS
Emmanuel Forney
Marketing major, communications minor
Mikel Avalos
Transfer kinesiology major, coaching minor from Aurora, IL
Emma Robison
Finance major from Island Lake, IL
Jose Castro
Business administration major from Cicero, IL
Chloe Steffel
Human development and family sciences major from Frankfort, IL
Kaelyn Witt
Music education and flute performance double major from Joliet, IL
Nicholas Caravello
Online industrial management and technology graduate student
Jess Vandiver
Marketing major from Bartlett, IL
Chanel Coetzee
Special education major from South Africa
Alia Moran
Anthropology (archaeology) and art history double major
Zaire Burks
Music major with an emphasis in recording arts
Gretchen Ivers
Special education visual disabilities program graduate student
Jessica Prothe
Transfer nursing education graduate student
Sarah Vallee
Special Education major
Kenneth Jacksack
Transfer economics major
Kendall Hampton
Master of Public Administration (MPA) student
Alexander Grados
Accountancy major
Panchalie Gunathunga
Biological sciences doctoral student
Caroline Menzer
Transfer political science major
Evangelina Combs
Music education major
Jada Samuels
Transfer management major
Mckayla Fitzpatrick
Transfer business administration major
Aaron Dennis
Electrical engineering major
Allen Madison
Music major with focus on violin performance
Solaya Sirivong
Business administration and management major
Johnson Kwame Wor
Art and design education doctoral student
Melanie Regan
Nutrition and dietetics graduate student
Zoe Halatek
Medical laboratory sciences major
Gina Fiorenza
Political science major, with minors in history and social change leadership
Hunter Stanis
Transfer environmental studies major
Omobolanle Wunuken
Rehabilitation counseling graduate student
Hollis Harris
History Ph.D. student, with M.A. in history from NIU
Isiah Bryant Camarao
Biological sciences major
Becca Katz
History major, theatre studies minor
Blake Howle
Mechanical engineering major
Andrea Carranza
Mathematical sciences. world languages and cultures double major
Sophie Elliott
Biomedical engineering major
Nicholas Dertinger
English literature doctoral student
Cassandra Phillips
Physics doctoral student
Isidora Kostic
Psychology major
Hannah Goerke
Physical therapy doctoral student, with NIU degree in pre-physical therapy
Kenny Hernandez
English and communication studies double major
Chloe Hardy
Elementary education major
Ashanti Ford
Sport management major
Madison Wescott
Political science major
Jonnie Kullens
Transfer management major
Jozi Dever
Speech-language pathology graduate student, with an NIU undergraduate degree in communicative disorders
Laura Passe
Educator licensure in secondary science, post-baccalaureate student
Etiemana Ikpidungise
Mechanical engineering major
Tae Adams
Transfer physical therapy doctoral student
Darby McGowan
Elementary education major
Kalilah Chears
Human development and family sciences major
John Paul Dela Rosa
English doctoral student
Luis Barbosa
Transfer elementary education major
Tieara McLaren
Health sciences major
Kaylin Lee
Music education major