Three Illinois State University faculty and staff members took part in an international exchange of ideas in Ghana that also forged interdisciplinary bonds back home.
Unit: Academic Affairs and Provost
Senior Professionals celebrates 30 years, classes begin September 11
The Fall 2019 Senior Professionals classes are here with a new range of topics covering populism and political polarization, philosophy, American literature, and more.
Opscan service is moving in early September
Opscan Evaluation will be closed starting Thursday, September 5, as CTLT begins a move to Williams Hall.
University launches tool kit with multitude of global career opportunities
As part of Illinois State University’s commitment to diversity and to Redbird career success, the University launches its first online career tool kit specifically serving international students and those seeking opportunities across the globe.
Record number of Illinois State students study abroad
From Argentina to Vietnam, Croatia to Uruguay, nearly 700 Illinois State students traveled and studied abroad last year. A bulk of those students studied with faculty members in an increasing number of faculty-led programs.
Volunteer with the Alternative Spring Break program
Rebecca Vondriska discussed her experience with Illinois State University’s Alternative Breaks program, which gives students the opportunity to volunteer their time to enact social change by helping to meet tangible needs in other communities.
Returned Peace Corps volunteers ready for grad school
The Stevenson Center’s newest Peace Corps Fellows are arriving on campus. These students will pursue master’s degrees in anthropology, applied economics, kinesiology and recreation, political science, or sociology, with an emphasis on community and economic development. Two of the incoming Peace Corps Fellows bring unique experiences to Illinois State.
Illinois State maintains high marks in accreditation review
As part of an ongoing accreditation process, Illinois State University successfully completed its periodic assurance review with the Higher Learning Commission (HLC).
Search announced for vice president for Academic Affairs and provost
President Larry Dietz announced that a search will begin for the next vice president for Academic Affairs and provost. Current Provost Jan Murphy will retire at the end of the 2020 fiscal year.
GradBird Scholar: New initiative to recognize graduate students
The Graduate School created the GradBird Scholar initiative, which aims to recognize graduate students for their scholarly endeavors.