The results of the 2018-2019 James L. Fisher Outstanding Thesis Award Competition have been announced by John Baur, associate vice president for Research and Graduate Studies at Illinois State University.
Unit: History
A 5,000 mile flight: no big deal, right? Brooklyn Scharwark’s summer in Italy
Brooklyn Scharwark recaps her experience studying abroad in Italy during the summer of 2018, learning about the culture and history of the country, and also learning about herself.
Employers seek common professional skills in candidates
According to the National Association of Colleges and Employers, there are specific skills employers seek, in addition to academic knowledge or experiences. Identify these transferable skills and learn how to develop them as a Redbird.
The Fulbright connection: Changing the world through shared knowledge
Over the Fulbright Program’s 70-plus-year history, more than 370,000 scholars have taken part in the prestigious program, including at least 50 who teach at Illinois State University today.
The Q&A with Andrew Hartman: Did the culture wars ever end?
Andrew Hartman could hardly have known in 2008, when he began writing his history on America’s culture wars of the late-20th century, how timely the book would turn out to be.
Ask a Redbird Scholar: Why is higher education so liberal?
Andrew Hartman, Illinois State University professor of history, offers a nuanced answer to the question, Why is higher education so liberal?
Shirley Steinberg to speak on supporting youth, September 4
Shirley Steinberg, a research professor of critical youth studies at the University of Calgary, will lead a conversation about youth and the challenges of intergenerational communication and relationships.
Explore new exhibits at Milner Library
Milner Library has four wonderful exhibits currently on display.
Illinois State alum building a talent pipeline to new state agency
Last month, Illinois Governor Bruce Rauner officially made the Department of Innovation and Technology (DoIT) a state agency. Now, Chief of Staff for the DoIT Tyler Clark ‘09 is looking to Redbirds to help fill the agency’s ranks.
Interview with Stefen Robinson
The Department of History’s graduate student, Stefen Robinson, has been interviewed by WGLT on “Improvising Music When Words Fail.”