- Illinois DCFS selects Illinois State as partner for Central Illinois regional simulation training hubIllinois State will become one of four regional training hubs for the State of Illinois Department of Child and Family Services (DCFS) when the ISU Child Protection Training Academy (CPTA) opens in early November 2024.
- Young adult authors to visit Milner LibraryPablo Cartaya and Michelle Quach will visit Illinois State University in the coming weeks and will give presentations at Milner Library on writing, creativity, publishing, and more.
- Fall virtual speaker series on research methodologiesThis fall, the 2024 Theory + Method virtual speaker series will host five leading scholars whose work advances innovative and inclusive methodologies and community-engaged research.
- Professor interprets artifacts for Stowaway with the Ewings: Celebrating the 100th Anniversary of Their World TourWhile sitting in an office in Ewing Manor reading a century-old personal journal, Dr. Miranda Lin sometimes laughed out loud. At other times she was surprised to read about a place in China or Thailand she’d been to.Born in Taiwan and fluent in Mandarin, the School of Teaching and Learning professor was tapped to interpret some of the writings and artifacts from Davis and Hazle Buck Ewing’s 1924 trip around the world.
- Meet the September 2024 GradBird Scholar: Alina NiftulaevaThe Graduate School has selected Alina Niftulaeva as its September 2024 GradBird Scholar recipient. GradBird Scholar is an initiative to recognize graduate students for their scholarly endeavors at Illinois State University.
- Dr. Ali Riaz re-elected as AIBS presidentDistinguished professor Ali Riaz has been re-elected as the president of the American Institute of Bangladesh Studies (AIBS) for the 2024-2028 term.
- SCI-LSAMP to develop initiatives to increase diversity in Illinois’ STEM degree programsThe Southern and Central Illinois Louis Stokes Alliance for Minority Participation (SCI-LSAMP), consisting of six institutions in Southern and Central Illinois, has recently been established by a grant awarded by the National Science Foundation.
- Dr. Ali Riaz interviewed, quoted on Bangladesh’s new government and relations with IndiaDistinguished Professor Ali Riaz has been interviewed and quoted on the political situation in Bangladesh, especially about the performance and challenges faced by the interim government led by Nobel Laureate Professor Muhammad Yunus and Bangladesh’s relationship with India.
- Being of service: A teacher and Army veteran inspires his students to honor those who died for their countryLe Roy High School teacher Brad Marcy ’09, M.S. ’17, engages students through the Good Cemeterian project.
- FirstWord: Fall 2024A message from Illinois State University President Aondover Tarhule
- Tennis players serve teammates a taste of homeIllinois State's successful women's tennis team has an international flavor.
- Then and Now: Founders DayFounders Day traditions endure during the the annual celebration of the University's founding.
- Pause for Applause: Fall 2024Join us in applauding these accomplished Illinois State University alumni.
- A Day in the Life: Students connect through sport clubsBetween 800-1,000 students participate in 26 club sports at Illinois State University.
- Where are they now?: Nancy LindThe professor emeritus of Politics and Government returned to her hometown of Stevens Point, Wisconsin, in 2020.
- Redbird alum’s career takes flightAshley Delhotal ’20 rerouted career plans on her way to becoming a pilot.
- Class notes: Fall 2024Keep up with what fellow alumni are doing in our class notes for the fall 2024 alumni magazine issue.
- In memory: Fall 2024In memory of Illinois State University alumni, faculty, and staff who have passed away.
- Slice of college: How pizza shaped the Redbird experiencePizza has shaped the Illinois State experience for generations of Redbirds.
- Homelessness to hope: Social work alum forms nonprofit to lift people out of povertyInspired by her own experience, a School of Social Work alum formed a nonprofit to help lift people out of poverty.
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