Did you know that tattooing was a fad among elites in the late 1800s in Europe and the United States?
“It values connection and authenticity:” Criminal justice sciences professor’s new book looks at the world of tattooing
Unit: College of Applied Science and Technology
Psychology student Amani Wise wins Three Minute Thesis competition
Department of Psychology master’s student Amani Wise won first place at the Graduate School’s Three Minute Thesis (3MT) competition for her presentation about white privilege.
CAST alumni profiles: Kyle Bragg, School of Kinesiology and Recreation
School of Kinesiology and Recreation alum Kyle Bragg ’10 certainly knows the value of hard work and persistence.
CAST alumni profiles: Construction management alum Jeff Williams ’07 finds unique work overseas
Jeff Williams ’07 transferred into the construction management (CM) program at Illinois State after serving four years in the United States Air Force, and has had plenty of unique work experiences post-graduation.
CAST Faculty research spotlight: Dr. Sumesh Philip’s research on smart homes
Dr. Sumesh Philip, Associate Professor in the School of Information Technology, is currently conducting research in the area of smart homes, focusing on homeowners’ perceptions of the modern technology and devices that are so prominent today.
CAST in the classroom: Agriculture students excited for campus return
Many of the students, faculty, and staff around Illinois State University have had to adapt to a new and different learning environment put in place at the beginning of the academic school year. While most courses were either taught in online or hybrid formats last semester, there are several that are meeting in-person this spring—something that students and faculty are excited to talk about.
Building up young minds
Dr. Brad Christensen—a STEM specialist with Illinois State’s Center for Mathematics, Science, and Technology—has been collaborating with Rose Mabwa, a senior manager with The Community Builders, to engage Chicago youth in STEM projects.
Wellness plan: Researching how to keep kids healthy
An ISU research team has been helping Bloomington School District 87 develop a wellness plan to get students moving more, eating better, and focusing on their mental health.
Day in the life: Tashaunna Divers, nutrition major and dining employee, continues to thrive in class and at work
In the midst of the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic, student workers are embracing new challenges at work while adapting to virtual learning and other life changes. Tashaunna Divers, student personnel manager at Marketplace at Linkins, is one of these students.
World-renowned Holocaust historian explains how ordinary people can commit such atrocities
Nazi Germany’s Reserve Police Battalion 101 executed tens of thousands of innocent men, women, and children during World War II. These reserve police officers were responsible for mass shootings and roundups of Jewish people deported to Nazi death camps in 1942 during the German occupation of Poland.
