Unit: Media Relations

Impact Award winners announced

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The Impact Award, a program organized through University College, recognizes the positive influence individual members of the Illinois State University community have on new students and student retention.

Umoja, Lavender Graduation celebrate achievements

Porscha M. Stevens is bestowed with the Kente cloth

The pre-commencement ceremony Umoja: Celebration of Black Graduates at Illinois State has opened the door for a new ceremony this year called the Lavender Graduation: Celebration of Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender, Queer (LGBTQ) and Allied Graduates. Ceremony founders say the events provide students—and the campus—another chance to celebrate.

Dobski, Louderback named to Board of Trustees

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Gov. Bruce Rauner has appointed Bloomington-Normal business owner Robert Dobski and former state education leader Mary Ann Louderback to six-year terms on the Illinois State University Board of Trustees.

Emerging as national force in biomathematics

Along with an international journal and hosting the largest biomathematics conference in the nation, Illinois State is spearheading a quickly growing consortium of universities dedicated to advancing the science of biomath.

Workshop series helps infuse diversity into courses

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Faculty members looking to create a more inclusive classroom can get some assistance from the Center for Teaching, Learning and Technology (CTLT) this summer with the “Reinvent Your Course for Diversity” workshop series.