June 20, 1925-Aug. 1, 1998

An avid supporter of fine arts and athletics at Millikin, Howard Nyberg initiated the idea of a post-game football party for alumni, parents and friends in the Chicago area. He sponsored the party for more than 15 years in addition to supporting other Millikin Club of Chicago activities. It is in his fond memory that the party continues to be held each year. 

A long-time alumni volunteer, Nyberg was named Alumnus of the Year in 1990, and his list of alumni activities included the volunteer admission counselor program, SummerView, phonathons and the Alumni Association board of directors, for which he served as president in 1963. His gift to form a permanent endowment makes possible the Nyberg Faculty Development Seminar.

Nyberg, a resident of Riverside, Ill., retired as founder and president of Vector Corp, in Oakbrook, Ill., in 1988 after years working in development consulting and international exports.