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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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Father-Daughter MBA Students Discover Their Individual Strengths — Together

November 19, 2025 evarichards CoB

Father and daughter Jeff and Cassie Taylor liked to joke that they were the most

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Finance Student Brian Rios Shares His First-gen Journey and Determination

November 18, 2025 evarichards CoB

By Adriana Betancourt Meet Brian Rios, a finance undergraduate student pursuing his bachelor’s degree in

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Management Office Administrator Nichole Jackson, ‘23, To Earn Her Master’s in MIS in December 

November 13, 2025 evarichards CoB

Within NIU’s Department of Management, Nichole Jackson is known for her big smile, helpful attitude

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Executive MBA Students Gain Business Insight in Morocco and Spain

November 6, 2025 evarichards CoB

By Caroline Kent Our NIU Executive MBA students, class of 2026, embarked on their international

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Digital Lab Showcase Highlights Global MBA Students’ Innovation and Industry Collaboration

November 5, 2025 evarichards CoB

The NIU College of Business hosted its annual Global MBA Digital Lab Showcase Wednesday, Oct.

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Marketing Major Discusses Creativity, Resilience and First-gen Determination at NIU

November 4, 2025 evarichards CoB

By Adriana Betancourt Meet James Huynh, a marketing major whose journey to NIU began with

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Faculty Spotlight: Suzanne Youngberg, Accountancy Instructor and Internship Director

November 3, 2025 evarichards CoB

By Adriana Betancourt Within NIU’s Department of Accountancy, Professor Suzanne Youngberg is known not only

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Marketing Minor Riley Day Discusses Determination as a First-gen Student 

November 3, 2025 evarichards CoB

By Adriana Betancourt Meet Riley Day, a visual communication major and marketing minor whose journey

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Becca Husar Secures Grant for “Next Door Ventures” 

October 29, 2025 evarichards CoB

Earlier this month, Becca Husar, associate director of innovation and partnership development for the college,

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Accountancy Student Gyselle Tavizon Sees Paris Through GLO Opportunities

October 28, 2025 evarichards CoB

When accountancy student Gyselle Tavizon studied abroad last summer as part of our College of

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Devaki Rau’s Research Brings New Insights to Cognitive Bias in Strategic Decision-making

October 23, 2025 evarichards CoB

Earlier this year, NIU management professor Devaki Rau was recognized for her “A” publication —

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Jacob Belle travels to Six Countries on Three Scholarships Through College’s GLO Program

October 23, 2025 evarichards CoB

Last summer, accountancy student Jacob Belle traveled to six European countries in 23 days through

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