Huskies United is Now!

Building Tomorrow Together

Here at Northern Illinois University, community is our strength. 

When you are part of the Huskie Pack, you belong for life, and these cardinal and black bonds are strong, often holding over decades. Your loyalty is never clearer than during our annual Huskies United day of giving, which provides key funding to the University, its programs and hard-working students.

#HuskiesUnited began on Wednesday, April 2, at 4:25 p.m. and ends at 11:59 p.m. on Thursday, April 3. Over the 1,895 minutes, the Huskie Nation will rise to the challenge to unite around the mission, vision and values of NIU, creating impact and forging opportunity for current and future students.

As a thank-you, donors who give at select levels will receive an exclusive campus logo gift set. 

Donors who give at least $75 during Huskies United will receive a special 'NIU Huskie Pride' block building kit. And those who give $250 or more will get an Altgeld Hall kit. Need both? Donations of $325 or more are eligible to receive both kits.* 

Your generosity deserves recognition, and we’re committed to making sure every qualifying donor receives this special token—even if it means placing additional orders. 

Every dollar makes a difference. Let’s shape the future, together. 

*Shipping delays may apply if we need to reorder.

Where to Give During Huskies United
Alumni & Community NIU Athletics Northern Illinois University Libraries College of Business College of Education College of Engineering & Engineering Technology College of Health and Human Sciences College of Law College of Liberal Arts and Sciences College of Visual & Performing Arts Division of Academic Affairs Division of Academic Diversity, Equity & Inclusion Division of Outreach, Engagement and Regional Development Scholarships Student & On-Campus Engagement
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College Total Dollars Raised
Show your Huskie pride! The below leaderboard totals the amount raised for each of NIU's seven academic colleges during Huskies United.
Rank College Total Dollars Raised Raised
1 College of Business $186,067.33
2 College of Liberal Arts and Sciences $159,592.40
3 College of Law $74,990.00
4 College of Engineering & Engineering Technology $64,505.75
5 College of Health and Human Sciences $50,025.00
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The Provost Huskie Promise Challenge
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The Provost Huskie Promise Challenge
This Huskies United, the Office of the Provost is matching gifts dollar-for-dollar up to an additional $5,000 that will be unlocked to support The Huskie Promise. Ensuring NIU students have the support, confidence, and opportunities they need to succeed, in college, career, and life.
$2,870 MATCHED
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Huskie Finish Challenge
$25,000
Huskie Finish Challenge
The COB Executive Board of Advisors have issued a challenge to encourage others to support the Huskies Finish Fund. A $25,000 gift has been made. An additional gift of $25,000 will be unlocked after 25 gifts have been received to the fund.
10 / 25 Gifts
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Global Impact Challenge
$320
Global Impact Challenge
Help fund fellowship opportunities, student activities, conferences, and academic support for Southeast Asian studies at NIU. How it Works: 5 Donations → Unlocks a $100 contribution to CSEAS fellowships and student programs. 10 Donations → Unlocks an additional $120 for conference funding and student activities. 20 Donations → Unlocks $100 to expand student engagement, faculty initiatives, and global partnerships.
13 / 20 Gifts
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College of Law Student Scholarship Fund
$15,000
College of Law Student Scholarship Fund
When 50 gifts of $50 or more are made to the College of Law Student Scholarship Fund, a $15,000 gift will be made by a generous donor.
6 / 50 Gifts
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Marvin Rosen Scholarship Match Challenge
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Marvin Rosen Scholarship Match Challenge
An anonymous alumnus has pledged to match each gift made to the Marvin Rosen Scholarship fund up to $10,000! Let’s show our support and raise $20,000 together for History students!
$1,325 MATCHED
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Challenge for NIU International Guitar Series
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Challenge for NIU International Guitar Series
Each of the last three years the NIU International Guitar Series has brought some of the most talented classical guitarists from all over the world to the performance halls of School of Music. World-class musicians from France, South Korea, Cuba, Puerto Rico, Vietnam, China and Russia have performed as part of this series. A generous donor and supporter of the arts has pledged to match donations to continue this incredible series. Give today to help us unlock this gift.
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Barbara Cole Peters Campus Beautification Challenge
$2,700
Barbara Cole Peters Campus Beautification Challenge
We are excited to announce a generous gift to Campus Beautification from the Barbara Cole Peters Fund for the NIU Art Museum, inspired to help restore and maintain our campus sculptures. When we reach $2,500, $700 will be released. When we reach $6,000, we release $1,000. $9,000, it will release the final $1,000. Join us in keeping NIU beautiful!
$7,363 / $9,000 Raised
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DoubleHuskies Challenge
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DoubleHuskies Challenge
The two areas given to most by DoubleHuskies will receive an additional $250 each. Generously donated by the NIU Alumni Association Board.
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Students Gift Challenge
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Students Gift Challenge
This challenge is for our students who embrace that generous spirit before they even graduate. The area receiving the most student gifts will receive an additional $250. Generously donated by the NIU Alumni Association Board.
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Huskie Pack Challenge
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Huskie Pack Challenge
Show off your pets by posting a video or photo. Participate on social media by using #HuskiesUnited and mentioning the NIU program or fund of your choice. Five donors who post pets in NIU gear will receive an additional $100 to the area of their choice. Generously donated by the NIU Alumni Association Board.
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Night Owl Challenge
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Night Owl Challenge
Post on social about your gift using #HuskiesUnited between 10 p.m. and 2 a.m. CST and you could be one of two donors selected to receive an additional $100 to your area of support. Generously donated by the NIU Alumni Association Board.
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College Total Gifts
Show your college pride! The below leaderboard shows the total gifts for each of NIU's seven academic colleges during Huskies United.
Rank College Total Gifts Gifts
1 College of Liberal Arts and Sciences 423
2 College of Business 249
3 College of Education 149
4 College of Law 143
5 College of Health and Human Sciences 74
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Huskies United Hourly Challenge
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Huskies United Hourly Challenge
First donor each hour of Huskies United will receive an additional $50 to the area of their gift. Generously donated by the NIU Alumni Association Board.
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Southeast Asian Studies Scholarship Fund
$180
Southeast Asian Studies Scholarship Fund
The Center for Southeast Asian Studies at NIU is dedicated to increasing the world's knowledge and understanding of Southeast Asia's 11 countries through academic endeavor and public outreach. We are excited to announce that Dr. Melissa Lenczewski, the Assistant Director of Southeast Asian Studies, will be the generous donor supporting the Center for Southeast Asian Studies, assisting students who participate in the Center’s program. Your donations will go directly to the Center for Southeast Asian Studies Fund, providing financial aid, as well as academic and programmatic resources, for students. How It Works: When 5 gifts are made in support of the fund, it will unlock $25 of Dr. Lenczewski’s donation. When 10 gifts are made, it will unlock $50 of her donation. When 15 gifts are made, it will unlock $105 of her donation.
14 / 15 Gifts
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College of Law Student Emergency Fund Challenge
$500
College of Law Student Emergency Fund Challenge
Thanks to generosity of Alumni Council President Rachel Hernandez (’05), when 20 gifts are made to the College of Law Student Emergency Fund, a $500 gift will be unlocked.
8 / 20 Gifts
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Huskies Closet Challenge
$500
Huskies Closet Challenge
The Huskie Closet is a student resource, and also a 'learning lab' where faculty across campus bring classes to connect classroom learning with hands-on experience. This challenge is sponsored by faculty who have integrated class experiences into the Closet, helping ensure student interns who manage the Closet are paid via scholarship. $500 unlocked for Huskie Closet interns -- $250 unlocked upon the first five donations, and an additional $250 when we reach 15 total donors.
10 / 15 Gifts
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Clifford Alexis and G. Allan O’Connor Scholarship Challenge
$10,000
Clifford Alexis and G. Allan O’Connor Scholarship Challenge
Dr. Shelton Nicholas and Mrs. Janice Christopher Nicholls (parents of School of Music alum Savion Nicholls) have established a scholarship that supports graduate and undergraduate students in the NIU Steelband Program. When 50 gifts are made to this scholarship during Huskies United, a gift of $10,000 will unlock to support the program.
2 / 50 Gifts
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School of Theatre and Dance Challenge
$2,000
School of Theatre and Dance Challenge
A generous donor wants to inspire gifts to the College of Visual and Performing Arts during Huskies United. When 20 gifts are made to any area within the college, a gift of $2,000 will unlock and support the School of Theatre and Dance.
15 / 20 Gifts
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Ambassador Challenge
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Ambassador Challenge
NIU Ambassador whose outreach results in the most gifts will receive an additional $250 to the are of their choice. Generously donated by the NIU Alumni Association Board.
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Faculty & Staff Challenge
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Faculty & Staff Challenge
The area that receives the most NIU faculty and staff gifts will receive an additional $250. Generously donated by the NIU Alumni Association Board.
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Young Alumni Challenge
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Young Alumni Challenge
The area given to most by graduates within the past 10 years will receive an additional $250. Generously donated by the NIU Alumni Association Board.
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Why I Gave Challenge
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Why I Gave Challenge
Share on social media by tagging #HuskiesUnited. Fill in the blanks and explain why you are supporting your chosen school, unit, or program on #HuskiesUnited (e.g., “I’m supporting ____ [mention school/unit/fund] on #HuskiesUnited because _____ [insert reason]. Join me! dog.niu.edu”). Five donors will receive an additional $100 to the area of their choice. Generously donated by the NIU Alumni Association Board.
Share on social with #HuskiesUnited!
Rank State Gifts
1 IL 677
2 FL 53
3 WI 18
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