The Illinois State University Planetarium will present Undiscovered Worlds: The Search Beyond Our Sun, running weekends from August 19 – October 22.
Undiscovered Worlds at the ISU Planetarium
Unit: College of Arts and Sciences
Professor Hendricks receives the Center for Civic Engagement’s Community Engagement Learning Grant
On August 12, 2022, Professor Mike Hendricks received $195 in funding from the Center for Civic Engagement’s Community Engagement Learning Grant to host 13 guest speakers this fall semester in his graduate seminar in community development.
Bloomington-Normal NAACP Youth Council produces documentary on Drs. Jeanne and Charles Morris
Dr. Jeanne Morris and Dr. Charles Morris, two longtime Black faculty members and stalwarts of the Illinois State University community, are the focus of a documentary produced by the Bloomington-Normal NAACP Youth Council for the group’s first anniversary.
Panel to explore water issues in Illinois, September 9
The Center for a Sustainable Water Future will host a panel to discuss emerging water issues and research opportunities. RSVP by August 22.
Dr. Dawn Beichner’s work with UN produces journal issue on violence against women
A collaboration in conjunction with the United Nations Commission on the Status of Women is providing global leaders access to studies on combating violence against women.
Pause for applause: Summer 2022
Join us in applauding these accomplished Illinois State University alumni.
Redbird legacy: Spring graduation gives family three generations of ISU alumni
Spring commencement held special meaning for Paul Burton ’73, as his granddaughter’s graduation marked the third generation of Redbirds in his family. He began the Illinois State legacy as a nontraditional student.
Top accolades for two student-athletes
Basketball player Mary Crompton ’21 and golfer Ali Schrock ended their season on a high note as their teams advanced to NCAA play and they each garnered high honors for their success as student-athletes.
Closing the gap: ISU-led tutoring program aims to help students impacted by COVID learning disruptions
Illinois State leads the Illinois Tutoring Initiative, with an initial goal to provide math and reading tutors to thousands of students in grades three through eight.
Helping humanity goal of alum Dr. Robert Shorty’s corporate work
Illinois State University alum Dr. Robert Shorty is doing the right thing as Nike’s director of global diversity, equity, and inclusion team.
