- Presidential Speaker Series returns this fall with AI pioneer Kevin Surace, November 4The Presidential Speaker Series returns this fall to feature the "Father" of the virtual assistant and AI innovator, Kevin Surace, on Tuesday, November 4, 2025, at 7 p.m., in the Brown Ballroom, Bone Student Center.
- Celebrating Excellence: The LOVE Award at Illinois State UniversityIllinois State University proudly presents the Living Our Values in Excellence (LOVE) Award, a monthly recognition celebrating individuals and groups who exemplify the University’s core values in their daily work. These values include Excellence in Teaching, Learning, and Scholarship; Individualized Attention; Equity, Diversity, Access, and Belonging; Collaboration; Community and Civic Engagement; Respect; and Integrity. Whether
- Illinois State University launches new artificial intelligence lab for health research initiative with funding from National Institutes of HealthIllinois State University has launched an interdisciplinary PAIR project made possible through funding from the National Institutes of Health’s AIM-AHEAD PAIR seed program. The project is a collaboration between Illinois State’s School of Information Technology and Mennonite College of Nursing to use AI for early detection of Atrial Fibrillation.
- BN Innovation Hub takes another step forwardThe Bloomington-Normal Innovation Hub (BN Hub) took another step forward September 24 by officially launching its advisory board. The board is designed as a collaborative forum to foster innovation, cross-sector connection, and strategic alignment among institutions and organizations in the region with the express purpose of achieving the goals laid out in the BN Hub’s strategic plan.
- RISE Town Hall forums, October 22 and 23Join us for RISE Town Hall forums scheduled for Wednesday, October 22, 2025, at 2:30 p.m., and Thursday, October 23, 2025, at 10 a.m., in the Prairie Room, Bone Student Center. We will share updates regarding the new budgeting framework, process, and timeline, and answer questions.
- Nominations sought for Grabill-Homan Community Peace PrizeThe peace and conflict resolution studies program at Illinois State University is accepting nominations and self-nominations for the Grabill-Homan Community Peace Prize, which is named for Joseph L. Grabill and the late Gerlof D. Homan, Illinois State University professors emeriti of history who helped establish the interdisciplinary Peace and Conflict Resolution Studies Program.
- University College Director Michael “Brody” Broshears receives the Bobbie Flaherty Service to NACADA AwardMichael “Brody” Broshears, University College Director, has been honored with the Bobbie Flaherty Service to NACADA Award. The award recognizes an individual who has demonstrated exceptional service and made significant strides in advancing the field of academic advising within higher education.
- Faculty and staff invited to join AI webinar featuring Illinois State alumnusThree campus programs are collaborating to connect faculty and staff with Illinois State alumnus and Accenture AI Chief Technology Officer Ramtin Davanlou. The virtual event will take place on September 26, 2026, at 11 a.m.
- Campus Safety Quick-Build Projects Are Now Live—Share Your Experience!Quick-build projects have launched across campus and Uptown Normal, testing the safety solutions the campus community suggested through a spring survey.
- Milner Library to welcome journalist Emma DeSouza, October 29Emma DeSouza is a journalist, peacebuilder, and civic innovation specialist. She is the Founder and Co-Facilitator of The Civic Initiative, director of the Northern Ireland Emerging Leaders program with the National Committee on American Foreign policy, and a consultant on peace processes and civic innovation.
- Fixed focus: Photography professor reclaims Filipino dignity stripped by colonialismWonsook Kim School of Art Assistant Professor of Photography Jason Reblando is reimagining colonial photography to cast a new light on the Philippines' complicated history.
- Illinois State’s new simulation lab trains DCFS investigatorsChild protection specialists with the Illinois Department of Children and Family Services (DCFS) are frontline responders charged with investigating reports of child abuse or neglect. A new DCFS simulation training center operated by Illinois State University is designed to prepare investigators-in-training for their vital role in protecting children and promoting their well-being.
- Redbird Scholar Q&A: 5 questions for Office of Student Research Director Gina HunterIn the Redbird Scholar Q&A, Dr. Gina Hunter discussed the Office of Student Research's accomplishments, the importance of student research, and the future of the office.
- Milner Library’s open-access agreements level academic publishing fieldOpen access is a global movement to knock down the paywalls that restrict the sharing and distribution of academic research. Dr. Rachel Scott, professor and librarian at Milner Library, is proud of the work Illinois State University is doing to make research free and accessible.
- Doctoral student bridges theory and practice to become a better teacherMath doctoral student Kehinde Jegede has had the opportunity to apply research and theory to teaching while attending Illinois State University.
- New program pays ‘novice’ student researchers to work under faculty mentorsThe Office of Student Research has started a work-study program that pays Illinois State students to conduct research early in their careers.
- Redbird Scholar grant and research news (fall 2025)Here is recent grant and research news from Illinois State University.
- Redbird media: Check out the latest #RedbirdScholar books (fall 2025)Here are some of the latest books by Illinois State University authors.
- 2026 Andrew Carnegie Fellowship applications due October 3The Center for Civic Engagement is partnering with the Office of the Provost to facilitate nominations for the national Andrew Carnegie Fellows Program.
- Alzheimer’s Association & ISU CSD Educational Series: A Collaborative InitiativeThe Illinois State University Department of Communication Sciences and Disorders (CSD) is proud to announce a new partnership with the launch of the inaugural Alzheimer’s Association & ISU CSD Educational Series. Outreach to the local and campus community begins Monday, September 22, at 7 p.m. at the Normal Theater with a free viewing of the film You're looking at me like I live here and I don't.
