Northern Illinois University Army ROTC

05/17/2026

05/17/2026

05/17/2026

We were honored to have MG Boyd, the State of Illinois Adjutant General, attend our Spring 2026 Commissioning Ceremony.

Huskies Lead the Way!

U.S. Army Cadet Command (ROTC) Northern Illinois University College of Health & Human Sciences

05/12/2026

Congratulations to Cadet Jonah Oh on his outstanding accomplishments throughout his college and ROTC career. Selected to serve on Active Duty in the Army Nurse Corps, Cadet Oh is pursuing a Bachelor’s degree in Nursing while he led the Huskie Battalion as Cadet Battalion Commander. His exceptional leadership, dedication, and commitment to both medical service and military excellence reflect the qualities of an outstanding future Army officer. We congratulate him on this well-deserved achievement and look forward to the impact he will make as an Army Nurse Corps Officer.

05/11/2026

Congratulations to Cadet Jaiden Mitchell on her outstanding accomplishments throughout her college and ROTC career. Selected to branch Active Duty Logistics, Cadet Mitchell is pursuing a Bachelor’s degree in Psychology and has earned Dean’s List honors while balancing the demands of academics and military training. Her discipline, adaptability, and dedication reflect the qualities of an exceptional future Army officer. We congratulate her on this well-deserved achievement and look forward to the impact she will make as a Logistics Officer.

05/10/2026

Congratulations to Cadet Donovan Davenport on his outstanding accomplishments throughout his college and ROTC career. Selected to branch Active Duty Medical Services, and is pursuing a Bachelor of Science in Communications, earning Dean’s List honors along the way. As a member of Omega Psi Phi Fraternity, he has demonstrated exceptional leadership, discipline, and service. We congratulate him on this well-deserved achievement and look forward to the impact he will make as an Army Medical Services Officer.

05/10/2026

Congratulations to Cadet Stephen Bough on his outstanding accomplishments throughout his college and ROTC career. Selected to branch Army Reserve Engineer, he is pursuing a Bachelor of Science in Sociology with an emphasis in Criminology and has been an active member of Sigma Alpha Epsilon. His leadership, dedication, and service reflect the qualities of an exceptional future Army officer. We congratulate him on this well-deserved achievement and look forward to the impact he will make as an Army Engineer Officer.

05/10/2026

Ending the spring semester on a high note, we proudly recognized the outstanding achievements and dedication of our cadets during this semester’s awards ceremony. These awards reflect the hard work, discipline, and commitment each cadet has demonstrated both in and out of the classroom. From academic excellence to leadership and physical fitness, our cadets continue to set the standard and embody the values of the Army. Congratulations to all of our award recipients. Your accomplishments are a testament to your perseverance and determination.

04/27/2026

Our MS1s & MS2s powered through 8 miles, and the MS3s pushed even further with 12 miles, proving that hard work and determination pay off. Every step showed discipline, resilience, and commitment to the mission.

Incredibly proud of the effort and performance across the board. This is how you finish a semester: strong, motivated, and ready for what’s next.

04/19/2026

Huskies! This week’s NIU ROTC Cadet Spotlight is Cadet Jaiden Mitchell. Cadet Mitchell is an MS4 that was picked for her dedication in the program and involvement in Ranger Challenge, Ranger Buddy, Color Guard and former OIC for Mission Support. Cadet Mitchell is from Rockford, Illinois, and her hobbies are weightlifting, shop, and find new recipes to try.
Great job, Cadet Mitchell! 🐾