College of Business

College of Business Conference Explores Judgment, Accountability and Adaptability in the Age of AI

March 6, 2026 evarichards CoB

Industry leaders share how AI is reshaping work — and what it means for the next generation of business graduates.

In Memoriam: Donald E. Kieso, 1936-2026

February 27, 2026 evarichards CoB

It is with heartfelt sadness that we announce the passing of Donald E. Kieso, Ph.D.,

First-gen Student and Entrepreneur Damien Maldonado, ’25, Reflects on His MBA Experience

February 27, 2026 evarichards CoB

By Adriana Betancourt Damien Maldonado, is a proud first-generation college student whose entrepreneurial mindset was shaped

John Tsaras, ’14, Discusses Leadership, Adaptation and AI with EMBA Students

February 25, 2026 evarichards CoB

Earlier this month, John Tsaras ’14, head of operations for Operating Unit Digital Services at

HAVI Hackathon Open to all NIU Students

February 25, 2026 evarichards CoB

NIU Faculty, Staff and Students Invited to College of Business AI Conference Feb. 13

February 9, 2026 evarichards CoB

The NIU College of Business will host an AI conference – “Educating the AI-Ready Graduate:

Management’s Brian McCormick Helps Students ‘Optimize Their Potential’

February 8, 2026 evarichards CoB

By Adriana Betancourt Recently Brian McCormick, associate professor in management, discussed his career and his

Management and Marketing Alumna Rachel Tarlach, ‘19, Means Business

February 4, 2026 evarichards CoB

By Adriana Betancourt While balancing a full academic load, work, and involvement on campus, management and marketing alumna Rachel Tarlach, ’19, also

Lydell Curry, Jr., ’19, Reflects on His Success at DoorDash

February 3, 2026 evarichards CoB

By Adriana Betancourt From an early age, Lydell Curry Jr., ’19, understood the importance of

Marketing Mixer’s AI Focus Draws Professionals and Prospective Students

January 27, 2026 evarichards CoB

Earlier this month, our College of Business hosted an Intelligent Marketing Mixer for marketing professionals

BBSA Awarded One By One Grant

January 23, 2026 evarichards CoB

Last fall, our Black Business Student Association (BBSA) won its first grant, the One by

Michele Kaczka, Marketing Instructor and Internship Coordinator, Builds Students’ Confidence

January 22, 2026 evarichards CoB

By Adriana Betancourt The NIU College of Business is proud to spotlight Michele Kaczka, a

Marketing Panel Breaks Down In-house, Agency, and Consulting Career Paths

January 22, 2026 evarichards CoB

Last fall, more than 100 students filled Barsema Hall’s Room 300 to hear our panel

First-Gen Grad Devin Gonzalez, ’25, Discusses Maximizing Opportunities at NIU

January 15, 2026 evarichards CoB

By Adriana Betancourt From stepping into Barsema Hall for the first time to launching a

Mouneer Ahmad, ’96, Discusses Trust and Empowerment at EMBA Executive in Residence Event

December 17, 2025 evarichards CoB

In November, our NIU Executive MBA (EMBA) Huskies gathered to hear from Mouneer Ahmad, the

NASA Partnership Benefits NIU MBA Students

December 11, 2025 evarichards CoB

Photo Courtesy of NASA/GRC/Marvin Smith NIU graduate students no longer must figuratively “shoot for the

Plante Moran Case Competition Focuses on “Doing the Right Thing” in Accountancy

December 10, 2025 evarichards CoB

Last month, the NIU Department of Accountancy hosted 18 Elgin Community College (ECC) students, as

NIU Professor’s Research Shows Professional Santas Embody “Calling,” Feel Chosen for Role

December 4, 2025 evarichards CoB

NIU professor Bethany Cockburn’s recent paper in Academy of Management Journal deconstructs the vocation of

No Loans, No Limits

November 20, 2025 evarichards CoB

Like Nearly 40% of Huskies, Business Student Lilly Klassen Will Graduate Debt-free

Next-gen Study Sidekick

November 20, 2025 evarichards CoB

MIS Student Riyan Mohammed Builds AI Tutor FastLRN, Debuts in NIU Business Classes