| Year | Name | NIU Department |
|---|---|---|
| 2019 | Mary Landeros | Sociology |
| 2018 | Daniel Libman | English |
| 2017 | Janet Reynolds | Sociology |
| 2016 | Jason Akst | Communication |
| 2015 | Timothy Dimond | Accountancy |
| 2014 | Kimberly Gatz | Communication |
| 2013 | Timothy Pierce | Communication |
| 2012 | Matt Swan | Communication |
| 2011 | Jeanne Jakubowski | English |
| 2010 | Jack King | Sociology |
| 2009 | Ed Brata | Marketing |
| 2008 | John Bradley | English |
| 2007 | Nancy Oldenburg | Nursing |
| 2006 | Joe Bonomo | English |
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- Key Moments
- Chapter 1: The Beginning
- Chapter 2: Growth, Development – and War
- Chapter 3: Growth in Challenging Times
- Chapter 4: Birth of a University
- Chapter 5: Entering the Modern Era
- Chapter 6: Charting a New Course
- Chapter 7: Courage and Confrontation
- Chapter 8: The Expanding Mission
- Chapter 9: Celebrating Excellence and Self-Determination
- Chapter 10: Independence, Milestones and Expansion
- Chapter 11: Philanthropy, Prestige and the Darkest Hour
- Chapter 12: Challenge, Achievement and Resilience
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