The Graduate School created the GradBird Scholar initiative, which aims to recognize graduate students for their scholarly endeavors.
GradBird Scholar: New initiative to recognize graduate students
Unit: Research and Sponsored Programs
Alums fund field experiences for geography students
In honor of Nancy Lutgen’s late father, the Lutgens family gave $45,000 in cash and matching gifts to help establish the James and Lucy Patterson Family Geography Field Trip Endowment to encourage field research for Illinois State students.
Breyer releases Understanding the Dark Side of Human Nature with The Great Courses
Illinois State University’s Daniel Breyer joins the ranks of some of the top faculty in the world after being selected by The Great Courses to create a lecture series on Understanding the Dark Side of Human Nature.
Fans of fandom: Psychology faculty break down the passion and persecution of fans
Fans have a language all their own, one that can celebrate or dissect their passions. Three psychology faculty members examine the rise, revolution, and reverence associated with fandom.
Riaz publishes on governance in South Asia
Riaz published an essay on the challenges to governance in South Asia.
Diversity and inclusion: A year in review
Illinois State continued its ongoing work toward diversity and inclusion with programs, events, speakers, research, and initiatives.
Oh, the places your thesis will go
Through ISU ReD, students can make their dissertation or thesis available online for everyone to read.
Loss of Arctic sea ice may mean more heat waves in the United States
A new study led by Dagmar Budikova finds a link between declining sea ice coverage in parts of the Canadian Arctic and an increasing incidence of summer heat waves across the southern United States.
Milita published in Political Science Research & Methods
Milita has a new publication at Political Science Research and Methods.
The path more taken: Footpaths reflect the will and needs of a neighborhood
Footpaths are more than foot traffic—they can reflect the needs of an area, and inform city planners.
