Outreach, Engagement and Regional Development
Outreach, Engagement and Regional Development
Our vision is to empower engagement to create thriving communities. We advance NIU’s public mission by providing leadership, partnership and support uniting the university and community to address challenges and maximize opportunities together.
A Stronger Region
We envision a region of informed, engaged citizens, of youth who are college bound and career ready, of corporations that invest in the public good, and educational institutions that share their knowledge for the betterment of all.
We strive for a stronger region, where quality education, meaningful careers, community belonging and a robust and healthy regional food system are realities for all residents.
Funding Priorities
- NIU STEAM
- NIU Esports
- Edible Campus
- Northern Public Radio / WNIJ 89.5
- Community Engaged Scholarship and Innovation
FORWARD Voices
Sidorela Agolli ’23
“On a personal level, the recognition of receiving the scholarship bolstered my self-assurance and reinforced my commitment to my chosen career path. It validated the hard work I had put into my education and inspired me to strive for even greater academic excellence.”