EdTalks

You might have been involved in your high school’s Educators Rising chapter. Guess what? NIU offers a collegiate chapter of Educators Rising for students interested in being educators or anyone seeking professional development opportunities to grow in their professions, regardless of what they are. Tune in to learn about this club straight from NIU’s EdRising Executive Board members and former scholarship recipients!

You’ll find hundreds of student organizations at NIU. Interested in exercise or planning on majoring in Kinesiology or Sport Management? Tune in to learn about this club straight from the NIU Exercise Science Club Executive Board Members!

NIU Best Buddies' mission is to establish a global volunteer movement that creates opportunities for one-to-one friendships, integrated employment and leadership development for intellectual and developmental disabilities (IDD). Tune in to hear current students share more about NIU Best Buddies and opportunities to make an impact in our community.

Wondering what it’s like preparing to become a teacher? Join Cassandra and Kaitlyn, two current College of Education students, as they talk about their journey at NIU so far. Tune in to hear about the support they received and the professional connections they’ve established!

Interested in majoring in Kinesiology, Physical Education or Sport Management at NIU? Wondering what the student experience is like? On this podcast, we interview Elizabeth and Rafael about their experiences as KNPE students. They discuss their favorite classes, why they chose NIU and more!

So you want to be a teacher … why should you choose NIU? On this podcast, Jennifer Johnson, director of Teacher Preparation and Development in the NIU College of Education, explains what makes our programs excellent.Learn about our teacher preparation and the unique experiences and support you will receive as our student.

Perhaps you love sports, wellness or helping others achieve their goals. No matter your reason for choosing a major in our Department of Kinesiology and Physical Education (KNPE), you’ve made an excellent decision. Learn more about majors and opportunities in KNPE from Department Chair Dr. Todd Gilson.