- Building intellectual property awareness: Faculty lead first wave of campus integrationIntellectual property (IP), such as a manuscript or design, is a work or invention that is the result of creativity, IP can be protected by a patent, copyright, or trademark. In today's workplace, an entrepreneurial mindset is not only valued by employers, but essential to success.
- 2025-26 Advancing Research and Creative Scholarship (ARCS) award winners announcedThe associate vice president for Research and Graduate Studies is pleased to announce the winners of the 2025-26 Advancing Research and Creative Scholarship (ARCS) awards.
- 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 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.
- Research and Honors, July 2025Presentations and publications by Illinois State University faculty and staff members.
- Dr. Ashley Waring-Sparks named interim director of CeMaSTIllinois State University (ISU) has named Dr. Ashley Waring-Sparks as the new Interim Director of the Center for Mathematics, Science, and Technology (CeMaST). Waring-Sparks brings a strong background in STEM education and leadership, along with deep institutional knowledge and experience within CeMaST.
- Illinois State University – In the News, July 2025This is a new monthly column featuring the latest Illinois State University media coverage.
- MacPhee elected to the International Literacy Association Board of DirectorsDr. Deborah MacPhee, professor in the School of Teaching and Learning, was elected to the board of directors for the International Literacy Association (ILA) effective July 1, 2025.
- 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.
- University Galleries presents A Conversation Between (curated by Teen Art Group)University Galleries of Illinois State University is pleased to present A Conversation Between… from May 17 through July 25. All events are free and open to the public.
- Beyond the Stage interview: From revenge to public justiceFestival dramaturg Kee-Yoon Nahm spoke with director Vanessa Stalling, M.F.A. '14, about the upcoming production of Hamlet at the Illinois Shakespeare Festival (ISF).
- Summer 2025 FIREBird and BirdFEEDER Grant winners announcedIllinois State University's Office of Student Research (OSR) has announced the winners of the Summer 2025 FIREBird and BirdFEEDER research grants.
- Peterson appointed to Board of TrusteesGovernor JB Pritzker has appointed Doug Peterson to serve as a member of the Board of Trustees of Illinois State University.
- Festival ISU registration open for academic and campus departmentsFestival ISU registration for academic and campus departments is open through August 11, 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.
- Remembering the magic of Distinguished Professor Emeritus of Genetics Herman E. BrockmanDr. Herman E. Brockman, who passed away in April 2025, is remembered in this tribute from one of his former students, Dr. David M. DeMarini ’72, M.S. ’74, Ph.D. ’80.
- Off to the Ivies: First graduates of physics M.S. program accepted to top Ph.D. programsIllinois State's newest graduate program marked early success with both students in its 2025 class heading to premier doctoral programs in astronomy and astrophysics.
- Doctoral candidate Munchuree Kaosayapandhu explores critical pedagogy through the eyes of international graduate studentsMunchuree Kaosayapandhu, a doctoral candidate in the School of Teaching and Learning Ed.D. program, presented her research study at the 2025 American Educational Research Association (AERA) Annual Meeting in beautiful Denver, Colorado.
- Research and Honors, June 2025Presentations and publications by Illinois State University faculty and staff members.
- Special Collections intern reflects on experience curating and designing exhibitsThe exhibit, "Cures & Concoctions: A Historical Look into Health, Healing, & Remedies," explores a wide variety of medical treatment methods from the past.
