Numbers have always been a passion for Joan Bottarini, ’93, who is CFO for Hyatt
Read more
Hernando Francisco Chica Zuccardi, MBA ’23, Recognized with NIU College of Business Global Alumnus Award
Born in Sincelejo, Sucre, on the Colombian Caribbean coast, Hernando Francisco Chica Zuccardi, MBA ’23,
Read more
Mike DeGiorgio, ’10, Awarded College of Business’ Innovation and Entrepreneurship Award
NIU’s College of Business is known for producing innovative and resourceful entrepreneurs who make their
Read more
Zoya Khan, ’18, Recognized with NIU College of Business Young Alumna Award
It may be no surprise that Zoya Khan, ’18 — this year’s recipient of the
Read more
Jeff Jamrok, ’08, Awarded College of Business Student Engagement Award
When Jeff Jamrok, ’08, believes in something, he sees it through. After earning his B.S.
Read more
Jim Planey, ’68, Awarded NIU College of Business’ Social Impact Award
Jim Planey’s singular and persistent entrepreneurial vision for his real estate brokerage career led him
Read more
Innovative ‘Ideapalooza’ event unites engineering and business students
Barsema Hall’s De La Vega Innovation Lab hosted “Ideapalooza,” a full-day event for students in
Read more
Welcome Xiaoru Gao, Assistant Professor in Marketing
In August, Xiaoru Gao joined the Department of Marketing as an assistant professor. She earned
Read more
Meet Valeria Penttinen, Marketing Assistant Professor
Valeria Penttinen joined the Department of Marketing in August as an assistant professor. A marketing
Read more
Alumnus David J. Kalinowski, ’89, Brings Business Expertise to MBA Students
With a career spanning more than three decades in competitive intelligence, David Kalinowski, ’89, serves
Read more
Marketing Associate Professor Ursula Sullivan Named 2023 Provost Fellow
Marketing Professor Ursula Sullivan, who has been teaching students at both the undergraduate and graduate
Read more
Charles Petersen Named Chair of Department of OM&IS
In July, Charles Petersen stepped into the role of chair of the Department of Operations
Read more
A Message from Interim Dean Denise Schoenbachler
Dear Colleagues, Some journeys are meant to come full circle. Many of you know that,
Read more
Hospitality and Tourism Student Nadia Acevedo is ‘Putting on the Ritz’
Hospitality and Tourism Student Nadia Acevedo is ‘Putting on the Ritz’ When Nadia Acevedo enrolled
Read more
Introducing Dane Walkington, ’03, Director of Advancement
Dane Walkington, ’03, joined the College of Business in June as the director of advancement.
Read more
Hospitality and tourism students gain rare experience through BADM 458 internship
While many Huskies left for home during the summer, some business administration majors with an
Read more
Jenny Redisi, ’91, leads Professional Sales Center
In July, longtime marketing instructor Jenny Redisi, ’91, was named the new director of our
Read more Meet Jenny Redisi, Director of the Professional Sales Center
Jenny Redisi, ’91, has stepped into the role of director of the College of Business’
Read more Empowering Through Education: Ursula Sullivan Takes on the Crocker Professorship
In fall 2022, Professor Ursula Sullivan was awarded the prestigious Crocker Professorship at Northern Illinois
Read more
Get to Know Nichole Jackson, Office Manager, Department of Management
In July, Nichole Jackson joined the Department of Management as their office manager. Please read
Read more