Texas native Jessica Ackley isn’t wasting any time setting herself up for a successful career in the insurance industry.
Star student from Texas shoots toward career at Illinois State
Unit: Music
HIS 395 students help make four new Archives collections available for research
Students from the HIS 395 Archives & Manuscripts course helped add to the understanding of Illinois State’s history by processing thousands of documents in the University Archives.
Video: Retiring Dean James Major conducts Alma Mater
On the eve of his retirement, College of Fine Arts Dean James Major picked up the baton once again to conduct one more singing of Illinois State’s “Alma Mater.”
Wind Symphony in concert April 26
The Illinois State University Wind Symphony will perform in concert at 5 p.m. Sunday, April 26, in the University’s Center for the Performing Arts Concert Hall. Tickets are available.
Video: Student composer’s music comes alive at festival
When you are learning how to compose music, there’s nothing like having some of the best musicians in the world perform your piece and tell you what worked, what didn’t, and why.
Research and Honors
Publications, presentations, performances and more from Illinois State faculty and staff.
New Sounds Uptown concert April 3
The New Sounds Uptown concert series at the University Galleries will feature Muyassar Kurdi at 7:30 p.m. Friday, April 3.
Video: Sisters share Big Red Marching Machine legacy
Together, the three Vasel sisters are part of an Illinois State marching band tradition that stretches back more than 80 years. Big Red, or BRMM, has 285 members this fall and thousands of alumni.
Valentine’s Big Band Dance, February 14
Illinois State University Jazz Ensembles I and II, directed by Tom Marko, will present their annual Valentine’s Big Band Dance from 7-10 p.m. Friday, February 14, at the New Lafayette Club, located at 1602 S. Main St. in Bloomington.
Gentry Solo Violin Recital Sept. 6
Sarah Gentry, associate professor of violin in Illinois State University’s School of Music, will present a free recital of solo violin works on Tuesday, Sept. 6, at 7:30 p.m. in Kemp Recital Hall.
