Topics to be explored will include the Illinois budget and long-term debt reduction, the opioid epidemic, the 1968 and 1969 American crisis, and exploration of Illinois’ archaeology.
Academy of Seniors, Mornings with Professors for Fall 2018
Unit: Academic Affairs and Provost
Illinois State University receives $661,000 NSF grant for microscope lab
The recipient of a grant of more than $661,000 from the National Science Foundation will help establish a microscopy facility that will benefit the entire region.
Stevenson Center Fellows connect with community development experts
In July, three Stevenson Center Fellows attended the annual Community Development Society conference in Detroit. The conference brings together academics and practitioners for three days of sessions, discussions, and workshops that integrate research and application.
Decoding the mutant, all-female, self-cloning crayfish
Illinois State scientists are sequencing the genome of the marbled crayfish so neuroscientists can use the unique species to unlock mysteries in the human brain.
First-year student looks to integrate sign language into school curriculums
Tony Nicolalde, a first-year student majoring in special education, has been working his whole life to integrate American Sign Language (ASL) into school curriculums.
Honors housing: Then and now
Whatever it is called or wherever it is located, the Honors Themed Living-Learning Community (TLLC) has consistently been one of the Honors Program’s most well-loved features.
Week of September 10: Foundations of Diversity, Teaching Philosophy
Explore issues of culture, identity, and Illinois State’s campus community, and how they all impact your teaching. CTLT’s Foundations of Diversity and Inclusion series starts September 14.
Refer a Redbird: Alert Admissions to prospective students
Thanks to a new “Refer a Redbird” form on the Office of Admissions website, anyone can connect prospective students with campus.
Freshman and graduate student numbers up at Illinois State
Illinois State University saw a 10 percent increase in its freshman class as it welcomed 3,689 new freshmen to campus for the 2018-2019 academic year.
New Redbirds prepare to transition from life in India to the U.S.
The transition from high school to college can be exhilarating. But imagine if you were transitioning from high school to a college in a foreign country. That’s the reality for twins Meera and Priya Shukla, two of Illinois State’s newest Redbirds.
