Brian Connor ’93 never imagined he would go from working behind the scenes at Illinois State’s TV-10 to standing on the 2022 Academy Award stage to accept the Oscar for Best Visual Effects.
Lights, camera, action: A Redbird behind the lens

Brian Connor ’93 never imagined he would go from working behind the scenes at Illinois State’s TV-10 to standing on the 2022 Academy Award stage to accept the Oscar for Best Visual Effects.
Dr. Aslihan Spaulding, professor of agribusiness and food industry management, joined the Department of Economics as the interim chairperson on July 1, 2022.
Distinguished Professor Ali Riaz’s new book, ‘More Than Meets the Eye’ was launched at Dhaka, Bangladesh on July 23rd.
The Museum Studies Class (ANT 374) from spring 2022 showcases the Ethnography Collection by assembling unique displays in Schroeder Hall.
Beginning August 1, 2022, Illinois State University will streamline budgeting for faculty members who are applying for grants by using pooled fringe rates.
After a two-year hiatus due to the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic, the annual Illinois State University Washington, D.C., Civic Engagement Trip returned in 2022.
Distinguished Professor Ali Riaz has published a book chapter on the role of fear in global politics.
At the invitation of the Institute of Political Methodology (IPM) in Taiwan, Dr. T.Y. Wang, University Professor and Chair of Politics and Government, offered a workshop on “Categorical Data Analysis” on July 8 and July 11, 2022.
Ingrid Brown is the new director of Field Education at the School of Social Work.
The College of Arts and Sciences will host a retirement reception for Interim Dean Dr. Diane Zosky from 3 to 5 p.m. on July 21 in the Aaron Leetch Stadium Club at the top of Hancock Stadium, with remarks at 3:45. All members of the University community are invited to attend.