Celebrating “game changers” who are first-generation students is the agenda for TRIO Day at Illinois State University on Saturday, February 23, in the Bone Student Center’s Prairie Rooms.
Publication: Identity
Best Buddies at Illinois State creates a more inclusive community through the power of friendship
The Illinois State University chapter of nonprofit Best Buddies brings people together to form lasting friendships and a more inclusive community.
Visiting Brazilian scholar to address African diaspora in beef jerky plantations, February 8
Lucio Menezes Ferreira will give a talk as part of the The Sociology and Anthropology Research Series at Illinois State University.
Women’s and Gender Studies Symposium submissions deadline February 15
Undergraduate and graduate students from all areas of study are invited to submit papers, performances, and presentations for the 23rd annual Women’s and Gender Studies Symposium.
An accent on cultural understanding: CSD, INTO-ISU students engage in conversations
Communication Sciences and Disorders graduate students worked one-on-one with INTO-ISU students, who come to Illinois State University from locations around the globe.
Illinois State continues military-friendly tradition
The 2019 Military Friendly Schools list recognizes Illinois State as a Silver Award university for its support of veterans’ education.
OEOA increases staff
The Office of Equal Opportunity and Access (OEOA) welcomed four new staff members in the fall, who will fill a combination of vacancies and new positions.
Obsidian journal earns prestigious Parnassus Award
The Council of Editors of Learned Journals named Obsidian: Literature & Arts in the African Diaspora the winner of the 2018 Parnassus Award.
Career series addresses diverse career needs of international students
Today’s competitive job market can be overwhelming for many graduating students, especially those from abroad who are interested in employment in the United States. The International Student Career Series addresses many of those concerns.
Suspension of potential: Charles Bell examines perceptions of school discipline
School suspensions are counterintuitive in nature, says Charles Bell, who uses his own experiences growing up in Detroit to help others tap into their potential.