DeKalb, Ill. (Jan. 24, 2018) - Northern Illinois University celebrated commencement weekend, December 16 and 17. Included among the more than 1,450 graduates were the following students from your area are listed below. Northern Illinois University is a student-centered, nationally recognized public research university, with expertise that benefits its region and spans the globe in a wide variety of fields, including the sciences, humanities, arts, business, engineering, education, health and law. Through its main campus in DeKalb, Illinois, and education centers for students and working professionals in Chicago, Hoffman Estates, Naperville, Oregon and Rockford, NIU offers more than 100 courses of study while serving a diverse and international student body of about 19,000. The 17 NIU Huskie athletic teams compete in the Mid-American Conference at the highest NCAA Division I level. For more information, visit www.niu.edu - 30 - HOMETOWN, STATE, NAME, DEGREE, MAJOR
from Bettendorf, IA: Kristin Humphries, Doctor of Education, Educational Administration from Cordova, IL: William Bruner, Master of Science, Sport Management from Davenport, IA: Jake Wolff, Bachelor of Science, Technology-Electrical Engineering Technology from East Moline, IL: Roberto Jimenez Arroyo, Bachelor of Science, Rehabilitation and Disability Services from Fulton, IL: Rebecca Winkel, Bachelor of Science in Educ, Elementary Educ-General from Lyndon, IL: Aaron Peck, Bachelor of Science, Computer Science - Software Development from Moline, IL: Laura Lee, Bachelor of Arts, Communication - Media Studies and Alizabeth Summy, Bachelor of Arts, Psychology from Morrison, IL: Teresa Stout, Master of Science, Family Nurse Practitioner from Prophetstown, IL: Rachel Ingersol, Bachelor of Arts, Political Science - Politics and Governance
