Andrew Purnell is known as the man who can solve all kinds of problems—from his major in mathematics to addressing local discrimination as an undergraduate, followed by establishing as an alumnus a group that has empowered Illinois State black students for 35 years.
Unit: Mathematics
Highlights, photos, and videos from the ISU Research Symposium
The newly renovated Brown Ballroom in the Bone Student Center played host Friday, April 5, to some of Illinois State’s top minds during the 27th Annual University Research Symposium.
CARE4U gives hope to at-risk youth
Created by Ani Yazedjian with a grant from the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, the program focuses on relationship skills, job readiness, and financial literacy targeted toward at-risk youth.
Undergraduate research conference scheduled for May 29
The 4th annual Cross-institutional Undergraduate Research Experience (CURE) will be held at Illinois State University from May 29 through June 1, 2019.
Main Street College to explore canine behavior, behavioral psychology
“Going to the Dogs: How our furry friends help us better understand human behavior” is the title of the spring Main Street College event scheduled for March 27.
Student research: Demystifying math research through problem-solving
High school teachers and students get the opportunity to dive into math research each summer at Illinois State University through two programs organized by Distinguished Professor Saad El-Zanati.
Founder, CEO of Halos Insurance to speak, March 4
Satadru Sengupta, the founder and CEO of Halos Insurance, will give a talk at 3:45 p.m. Monday, March 4, in Stevenson Hall, room 101.
ISU physics student researches at world famous laboratory
An Illinois State undergraduate physics major spent two months researching at the world-famous CERN laboratory in Switzerland.
Research Initiative Award winners named
The Office of the Provost announced the winners of the Research Initiative Award, which includes Rebecca Achen, Amin Bahmanian, Brandon McDaniel, Kerri Milita, Anna Smith, and Andres Vidal-Gadea.
ISU College of Arts and Sciences students recognized at 2018 Reggies
Three College of Arts and Sciences students received the top honors at Illinois State’s annual Reggies awards. Anderson Devonish, Kiley Walsh, and J.D. Lafayette were recognized as the 2018 Male Athlete of the Year and as Scholar-Athletes of the Year, respectively.