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Raise the banner October 13-19, 2025 with a parade, 5k run/walk, tailgating, and football.

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Aug 28 – Oct 2
"Land Lines" by Melissa Oresky & Shona MacDonald
Land Lines, a two-person exhibition of work by Shona MacDonald and Melissa Oresky, will run from August 28- October 2, 2025 at the Moreau Gallery, College of St. Mary’s, Notre Dame, Indiana.Events on August 28: artist talks at 3:30 p.m. and reception at 4:30 p.m.
Sep 23 – Oct 3
Glass Exhibition
Join us for this exhibition at the Student Art Gallery located in Julian Hall.Free and open to the public during gallery hours. Gallery location and hours are available online: https://finearts.illinoisstate.edu/events-activities/student-art-gallery/.Exhibition Reception*: Tuesday, September 23, 2025 from 4-6 p.m. at the gallery.*Reception date/time may be subject to change without notice.For questions or accommodations, please contact the Wonsook Kim School of Art office.
Sep 23 – Oct 3
Glass Exhibition
Join us for this exhibition at the Student Art Gallery located in Julian Hall.Free and open to the public during gallery hours. Gallery location and hours are available online: https://finearts.illinoisstate.edu/events-activities/student-art-gallery/.Exhibition Reception*: Tuesday, September 23, 2025 from 4-6 p.m. at the gallery.*Reception date/time may be subject to change without notice.For questions or accommodations, please contact the Wonsook Kim School of Art office.

News

Beyond the headlines: Stephanie Rodriguez ’18 connects with communities through bilingual reporting
Stephanie Rodriguez ’18 never imagined her journalism career would take her from reporting on a dramatic murder trial featured on the true crime show 48 Hours to covering alligator mating season in Florida. Only seven years in, she's earned an Emmy nomination, worked in four television markets, and has became a voice for those who often go unheard.
Video: Blooming for 20 years: Horticulture Center welcomes community for annual Autumnal Festival
From volunteers to students, the people behind ISU’s Horticulture Center are preparing to mark its 20th anniversary during the Autumnal Festival.
Our newest Redbirds by the numbers: Fall 2025
Nearly 6,000 new Redbirds are on campus this fall, as Illinois State University continues the trend of attracting strong classes of high-achieving students.
Rittenhouse-to-Sobkowicz connection key for No. 7-ranked Redbird football team
When the Redbirds (0-1) take the field this weekend for the football season home opener against Morehead State (1-0) on Saturday, September 6 at 6 p.m. at Hancock Stadium, they will bring along with them the experience of playing the storied Oklahoma Sooners one week ago.
Growth abroad: Illinois State students reflect on life-changing experiences in Kenya and South Africa
Not only did Illinois State students Makenna Williams and Avery Pierre deepen their understanding of the world while studying and serving abroad in Africa this summer, but they also returned home with a clearer sense of purpose.