Illinois Gov. JB Pritzker came to the Illinois State University campus on Thursday, January 30, to announce the release of the remaining $52.3 million in capital funding for the renovation of facilities in the Wonsook Kim College of Fine Arts.
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FLAME seeking works for The Monologues
Illinois State University’s student group Feminist Led Activist Movement to Empower (FLAME) is sending out a call for pieces for a performance of The Monologues.
A new type of collaboration with China: Typography class explores culture with Shanghai university
Students in China and in Normal are taking part in Designing Authenticity: Shanghai–Normal, which aims to raise awareness of heritage and cultural identity through the design of letter forms.
Atlanta Child Murders focus of Adolph L. Reed Jr. talk for Black History Month, February 13
From 1979-1981 a serial killer abducted and killed two dozen black children, almost all of whom were boys. Scholar and author Adolph L. Reed will explore the 40th anniversary of the Atlanta Child Murders, and the questions that linger.
The Alchemy of Black Women in Folklore: Nancy Tolson talk, March 30
Dr. Nancy Tolson will discuss the cultural, social, political, and historical images of black women characters found in folklore.
McKinney honored with Living Our Values Award
Jerey McKinney of the School of Social Work is the recipient of a Living Our Values Award.
Call for equity: Angela Rye pushes for progress at Martin Luther King Jr. event
Nationally prominent political strategist and commentator Angela Rye delivered the headlining speech at Illinois State University’s annual celebration of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.
Welcome back from President Larry Dietz
President Larry Dietz welcomes faculty and staff back to campus for the start of the spring 2020 semester.
Andrew Purnell investiture at Founding Celebration moved to next year
Illinois State University alumnus Andrew Purnell ’57 will receive an honorary doctorate of humane letters during the Founding Celebration activities, February 19-20.
50 years of ISU Pride
Following pivotal moments in LGBTQ+ history provides insights into the evolution of Pride, and its impact on generations of the Redbird family.