Campus News
- ‘Dream job’ for new artistic director as Illinois Shakespeare Festival takes the stage for 2025 seasonThe stage lights at Ewing Theatre will soon shine brightly as the Illinois Shakespeare Festival (ISF) makes its annual appearance June 25-August 2.
- Preserving Pride: Oral histories project documents history of Illinois State’s LGBTQIA+ communityIllinois State University, home to one of the first queer college organizations in the country, has a long history of impactful LGBTQIA+ students and staff on campus.
Media Relations
- Governor Pritzker signs FY26 state budgetIllinois State's operating funds will increase by 1% in FY26, with an additional increase of 2% at the discretion of Governor JB Pritzker, who signed the budget on Monday, June 16, 2025.
- Summer Progress Update: Resource Allocation and Budget Redesign ProjectIllinois State University Vice President for Finance and Planning, Dr. Glen Nelson, provides an update on the progress in advancing the University's resource allocation and budget redesign project.
Redbird Life News
- Find part-time jobs on and off campus at these fairsNeed a part-time job this fall? Career Services is hosting both the You Can Work at ISU Student Hiring Event and the Part-time Job Fair to meet employers who are hiring. You Can Work at ISU Student Hiring Event Attend the You Can Work at ISU Student Hiring Event to meet departments with open part-time positions on campus. This event will be held on the second-floor concourse of the Bone Student Center on Thursday, August 14 from 10 a.m.-2 p.m. n the second-floor concourse of the Bone Student Center. Part-time Job Fair You can also attend the Part-time Job Fair to meet employers from local retailers, nonprofits, and other organizations that are seeking to fill positions on or near campus. It is held Wednesday, September 3 from 2-4 p.m. in the Bone Student Center Prairie Room. What to bring If you are attending one of these events, bring your Redbird identification card and any other information you may need to complete a job application, such as your class schedule and a list of previous employers and contact information. Be sure to also check out the list of employers attending the fairs on the Career Services website before the events to learn about the organizations and their open positions. Career Services is here for you for to help you achieve not only your part-time goals but your professional goals too by providing you with a variety of resources, experiences, and industry connections. Contact Career Services for more information at (309) 438-2200.
- Graduating Student SurveyIf you're graduating, let us know what's next as you leave the nest. It only takes a few minutes. Even if you are not sure what you want to do currently, we want to hear from you! Simply complete the short Graduating Student Survey and be entered into a drawing to win some great Redbird items. Why participate · Share your legacy. Let us know where your Illinois State degree is taking you. · Provide your feedback. Give us insight into your academic experiences and Redbird life. · Enter to win cool Redbird swag! Access the survey Simply click on the survey link below based on the college you are graduating. · College of Applied Science and Technology · College of Arts and Sciences · College of Business · College of Education · Interdisciplinary Studies · Mennonite College of Nursing · Wonsook Kim College of Fine Arts Graduate students Students earning a master’s degree or higher are to complete the survey using the link below. Survey for master’s level and up If you have any problems accessing the survey for your college or any other questions, contact Career Services at (309) 438-2200. .
Athletics News
- Illinois State Athletics Opts In To House SettlementCollege athletics is changing faster than ever before, and at Illinois State University, we are committed to navigating the new landscape with transparency, optimism, and unwavering dedication to our student-athletes and supporters.
- Baseball Redbirds in the Pros UpdateProfessional baseball is in full swing and nearing the 2025 All-Star Break in mid-July as Illinois State baseball alumni are scattered throughout the professional ranks. With numbers through June 26, here's a glimpse at all eight active Redbirds in the pros.
Publications
- 2025 Researchers to Know: ISU professors recognized for innovative researchThe Illinois Science and Technology Coalition (ISTC) has named three Illinois State University professors as Researchers to Know. Researchers to Know is an annual recognition from the Illinois Science & Technology Coalition (ISTC) that honors faculty from Illinois universities and research institutions whose work is driving discovery, solving real-world problems, and creating inclusive opportunities for innovation.
- HR news and notes for June 2025HR news and notes features information about Personal Plus Time, dependent tuition waivers, and a reminder about the new year of benefits.