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Huskie Spotlight: Kacee Dugas, M.M. World Music and Cello Performance

Kacee Dugas is pursuing her master of music in world music performance and cello performance. She is also teaching MUHL 222: World Music and Cultures. "I'm learning a lot as a dual student/teacher, and I love getting to share what I'm studying." Read Kacee's entire...

Gabriel Wade, ’24 advances to finals of Ryan Anthony Memorial Trumpet Competition

Gabriel Wade, who earned his Master of Music in Jazz Studies from the NIU School of Music in 2024 is one of three finalists in the 2026 Ryan Anthony Memorial Trumpet Competition at the International Trumpet Guild's 50th Anniversary Conference at the Eastman School of...

Commencement Profile: Skye McCord, BS Anthropology and Art History

Skye McCord, who earned their BS in anthropology and art history was profiled in a video that ran during commencement ceremonies last weekend. Skye will be attending Cornell University in the fall to study archaeology. Meet Skye. https://youtu.be/7JAV8YKB2uk

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Art and Design Senior Spotlight – Daniel Ortiz

Jun 18, 2020 | Art and Design, xArt and Design News, xCVPA, xFeatured, xGrad Profiles

The School of Art and Design is spotlighting recently graduated students and their work on Facebook, and we’ll be sharing them here on the blog, as well.Daniel Ortiz, BFA in IllustrationDanielortizillustration.com Artist Statement“My mission as an artist is to show a...

A message from Chief Diversity Officer Vernese Edghill-Walden

Jun 18, 2020 | University Communications, xCVPA, xFeatured

Dear Students, Faculty, and Staff, Something is happening in our world. The masses of people are rising up. And wherever they are assembled…the cry is always the same: ‘We want to be free.’ These are words spoken by Martin Luther King Jr. more than five decades ago....

Grad Profiles – Andrew Brimm

Jun 17, 2020 | Music, Music News, xCVPA, xFeatured, xGrad Profiles

The spring class of 2020 hasn’t had a traditional conclusion to their studies, but they do have a lot of great stories. Over the summer months we’ll be profiling some of them. Andrew Brimm Degree earned: Bachelors in Music Education with a focus on instrumental...

Provost sends message to students on fall course delivery modalities

Jun 17, 2020 | University Communications, xCVPA, xFeatured

NIU Executive Vice President and Provost Beth Ingram communicated to current and incoming students about the ways the university will be delivering courses for fall semester 2020. Dear Undergraduate and Graduate Students, I hope you are enjoying your summer. Here at...

School of Art and Design presents online BFA/MFA Show

Jun 15, 2020 | Art and Design, NIU Artists. Never. Quit., xArt and Design News, xCVPA, xFeatured, xGrad Profiles

Due to the Covid-19 pandemic the annual NIU School of Art and Design Bachelor of Fine Arts/Master of Fine Arts show could not be exhibited in the galleries of Jack Arends Hall. But a virtual version of the exhibition exists online for everyone to enjoy at...

Art From Home – Jay Ryan

Jun 15, 2020 | Art From Home, NIU Art Museum, xCVPA, xFeatured

In this ongoing series, Peter Olson, assistant director of the NIU Art Museum will discuss pieces in his personal art collection. This video includes Jay Ryan's art, a bonus artwork by his daughter and a song from his band Dianogah. See all of the Art From Home...

Art and Design Senior Spotlight – Shannon Perkinson

Jun 12, 2020 | Art and Design, xArt and Design News, xCVPA, xFeatured, xGrad Profiles

The School of Art and Design is spotlighting recently graduated students and their work on Facebook, and we’ll be sharing them here on the blog, as well. Shannon Perkinson, BFA in Visual CommunicationsPerkinsondesign.com “Graphic design and art has been a part of my...

Huskie Marching Band alumni present the virtual fight song

Jun 12, 2020 | Music, Music News, NIU Artists. Never. Quit., xCVPA, xFeatured

Under the direction of Tom Bough, director of athletic bands, and wind symphony conductor, nearly 60 alumni members of the NIU Huskie Marching Band present the NIU Fight Song.

Art and Design Senior Spotlight – Jenna Cavin

Jun 11, 2020 | Art and Design, xArt and Design News, xCVPA, xFeatured, xGrad Profiles

The School of Art and Design is spotlighting recently graduated students and their work on Facebook, and we’ll be sharing them here on the blog, as well.Jenna Cavin, BFA in Illustrationhttps://jennacavinstudio.wixsite.com/illustration Artist Statement“Growing up in a...