Illinois State University is now affiliated with DMPTool, an open-source online application built to assist researchers in creating comprehensive data management and sharing plans in easy-to-view formats.
Unit: Communication
From Spivak to a sauna: How improv artist Pal Henrik Kristiansen invented the new Norse way of tasting wine
When a waiter threw a bucket of water in Pal Henrik’s face, relief—not anger—crashed over him. After all, he’d been in a sauna for the last hour making up stories.
Twins by chance, COM majors by choice: Seeing double in the School of Communication
You can’t say twins without wins—it’s true. And that makes the School of Communication the gold star recipient.
Dr. Cheri Simonds and Dr. Justin Vickers named Distinguished Professors
The Office of the Provost announced Dr. Cheri Simonds and Dr. Justin Vickers have been named Distinguished Professors at Illinois State University.
Three named 2022 “Researchers to Know”
Three Illinois State University professors have been named 2022 “Researchers to Know” by the Illinois Science and Technology Coalition (ISTC).
Introducing the 2022 Outstanding University Teaching Award recipients
These teachers will be recognized for their contributions to student learning at Illinois State at the annual Teaching and Learning Symposium in January.
Unlocking the fuzzy pet: How gamer Grace Doyle turned her passion into a paycheck
An avid gamer since youth, Grace Doyle ’21 played video games daily—but now she gets paid for it.
Introducing Thanksgiving to international students
The Office of International Engagement hosted a Thanksgiving Celebration November 17 for international students at Illinois State University.
A Redbird alum brings the stage to the classroom
When Karen L. Erickson ’70, M.S. ’77, received a tuition-covered scholarship to Illinois State University during her senior year of high school, it came with the stipulation that she had to teach for at least three years following graduation. Although her first desire and passion were not teaching, she would soon find herself making a lifelong career and an innovative impact in the world of education.
With moves like Jagger, communication studies major David Allen steps onstage for success
It was not an uncommon occurrence for David Allen to sing after his team scored a touchdown. Though not in celebration—but as a warm-up for his next gig. Bouncing between the Rochester High School football field and a Madrigals acapella concert was simply… routine.