DEKALB, Ill. – Northern Illinois University Athletics proudly announces the conclusion of the 2025 Huskies Invest: A Week of Giving campaign, which raised a record-setting $1,210,055 from more than 920 donors, with additional gifts still coming in.

This achievement marks the fifth consecutive year NIU Athletics has topped the $1 million milestone and represents the largest total in campaign history. The incredible show of support from alumni, fans, families and community members underscores the collective commitment to advancing the student-athlete experience at NIU.

"What began nearly a decade ago as a modest initiative has grown into a true cornerstone of our HAF Annual Fund," said Sean T. Frazier, NIU Vice President and Director of Athletics & Recreation. "To see Huskie Nation come together once again and push us to our most successful campaign ever is inspiring. Each gift, no matter the size, has a real and lasting impact on our student-athletes. I'm incredibly proud and deeply grateful to everyone who stepped up to make this possible."

This year's campaign saw record engagement across all areas of NIU Athletics, with contributions benefiting every sport and key department initiatives. A late-week matching gift challenge added extra momentum, helping push the campaign past its previous records.


Huskies Invest directly supports NIU's 400-plus student-athletes, providing critical resources for scholarships, academic support, training, travel, wellness and facility enhancements. The campaign's continued growth highlights the pride and passion of the NIU community as the Huskies prepare for a new era of athletic competition and conference transitions.

"Huskie Nation never stops showing up," Frazier added. "This success is about more than dollars, it's about belief in our mission, in our teams, and in the future of NIU Athletics."

NIU Athletics extends heartfelt thanks to everyone who participated in this year's Huskies Invest campaign, whether through giving, sharing or cheering on the effort. Gifts are still being accepted toward the campaign total at Huskies Invest.

Go Huskies!