Illinois State University celebrates research and creative activity each year with faculty awards selected by the University Research Council.
Initiative awards celebrate early achievement, potential
Unit: Academic Affairs and Provost
Volunteer virtually to make a difference
Civic engagement is a core value of Illinois State University, and it’s more important than ever for Redbirds to be engaged, active participants within their communities. By practicing civic engagement, we’re promoting the quality of life for those around us. Individuals can do important volunteer work even while staying at home.
New framework to infuse diversity, equity, and inclusion into faculty professional development
The Framework for Inclusive Teaching Excellence is the result of a nearly year-long effort from campus-wide collaborators to create professional development tailored to Illinois State faculty.
University College names 2020 Impact Award winners
New freshmen and new transfer students nominated the following Illinois State faculty, staff, and students for a 2020 Impact Award.
Peace Corps Fellow serving with AmeriCorps uses art to promote inclusion and community
Peace Corps Fellow Ryan Arnold has always had a penchant for making things happen, even before joining the Stevenson Center. Prior to starting his master’s degree, Arnold served with the Peace Corps in Cameroon from 2011 to 2013 as a youth development coordinator. He went on to work at CARE for AIDS for four years as the African Operations Director. In 2018, Arnold joined the Stevenson Center to pursue a master’s degree in political science.
Noël-Elkins named interim assistant vice president for student success
Associate Vice President for Undergraduate Education Amy Hurd has named Amelia Noël-Elkins as interim assistant vice president for student success effective July 1.
Jennifer Friberg named interim director of CTLT
Dr. Jennifer Friberg has been named interim director for the Center for Teaching, Learning, and Technology, effective June 1.
Adobe webcasts available on demand
The Office of Academic Technologies is making the multi-part Adobe Document Cloud Skill Builder series available to all Illinois State faculty and staff.
Research and Honors, April 21, 2020
Publications of faculty and staff at Illinois State.
Andy Mitchell awarded $231,000 NSF grant to provide insights for chemists
Helping chemists fine-tune reactions in the lab has taken on a new importance. The lab of Andy Mitchell, an associate professor of organic chemistry, will continue work that provides insights on chemical reactions.
