Northern Illinois University College of Business

09/02/2026

Accountancy and finance Huskies, join the SAS Ice Cream networking event on Thursday, Sept. 3, from 5-6:30 p.m. in Haribo Commons. Hope to see you there!

09/02/2026

Great professors don’t just teach the material — they make you want to learn it.

For Accountancy Professor Meghann Abell Cefaratti, that ability to spark curiosity, connect with students and make an impact beyond the classroom has earned her another well-deserved title.

Cefaratti — who serves as Deloitte Foundation Professor of Accountancy, director of certifications and licensure, and director of internal audit education partnership for NIU — received a 2026 Outstanding Educator Award from the Illinois CPA Society (ICPAS).

Read the full article at https://bit.ly/4iFHBY9.

Meghann Abell Cefaratti Named Illinois CPA Society Outstanding Educator of the Year

09/01/2026

NIU students are encouraged to take advantage of free test preparation through the “Prepare for Illinois’ Future Powered by Kaplan’s All Access License” program.

All current students have access to Kaplan’s industry-leading test prep resources for graduate admissions exams, licensure and credentialing exams, and skills development courses for FREE. This program will equip students to succeed when taking required exams including the GRE, GMAT, MCAT, LSAT and many more.

Students should visit go.kaplan.com/illinois to learn more about this program and sign up. Students will find a list of available courses, information on how to register, and guidance on using these resources based on their goals.

Illinois is setting a new standard for student success with Prepare for Illinois’ Future powered by Kaplan’s All Access License™, the first program to provide free academic resources to driven students from select institutions across the state.

08/31/2026

Conflict may be inevitable, but making waves in the field of conflict management is anything but.

In July, NIU Management Professor Amanda Ferguson did just that, proving that sometimes the best way to make an impact is to study what happens when people don’t see eye to eye.

This summer, at the annual meeting of the Academy of Management in Philadelphia, Professor Amanda Ferguson’s paper titled “Things Are Not Always What They Seem: The Origins and Evolution of Intragroup Conflict” was honored as the most influential conflict management paper published between 2018 and 2021. The paper was published in one of the most elite outlets in the field, Administrative Science Quarterly, and has fundamentally changed how we understand conflict in groups.

Read the full article at https://bit.ly/4hToWI8.

08/28/2026

Marketing Associate Professor Andy Jeon was recently recognized with the university’s 2026 David W. Raymond Award for Use of Technology in Teaching. His “AI Cognitive Amplification Project" weaves ethical and effective AI usage into his courses.

Read the full article at https://bit.ly/3SCJWIW.

08/28/2026

Last Friday, our advising team held a Week of Welcome College of Business Scavenger Hunt at Barsema Hall for incoming first-year students. Ninety-five students hunted for clues while engaging with faculty and staff in their departments. They mingled, enjoyed frozen custard and won prizes.

Welcome, Huskies!

08/27/2026

Necessity sparks invention, and OM&IS Associate Professor Biagio Palese knows that better than most. He was recently recognized with the university’s 2026 David W. Raymond Award for Use of Technology in Teaching after improving student success with a unique technological solution.

Read the full article at https://bit.ly/4zCT8Oh.

08/27/2026

Our College of Business Pep Rally energy was UNREAL! 🐾🎉

Dean Joan Phillips-Hernandez, Interim Head Football Coach Rob Harley and Women's Head Basketball Coach Jacey Brooks kicked off the rally with inspirational messages. The NIU Pep Band, the Silverettes and Victor E. Huskie helped us get into the spirit before students enjoyed a pizza lunch.

We're in this together, Huskies. Let's have an awesome year! ❤️🖤

08/26/2026

Business Huskies, don't forget the College of Business Pep Rally is TODAY in Haribo Commons at 12:15 p.m. 🎉📣🐾
Get your FREE PIZZA while it lasts!🍕 🍕 🍕

08/26/2026

We're all smiles for the start of the new semester! 😊 Have a great first week of classes, Huskies, and remember to:
🎒 Go to class.
📝 Do your best.
💫 Believe in yourself.
🐾 Ask for help if you need it.