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Photo provided by Illinois State University NORMAL, Ill. – On Feb. 17, Dr. Ani Yazedjian was officially named acting provost of Illinois State University. She is taking over the position from Interim-President Aondover Tarhule. Yazedjian previously served as a faculty member for nearly 10 years at Texas A&M University and one year as the Presidential […]
NORMAL, Ill. – Comic books and graphic novels have been a staple in media for decades. Whether Spider-Man or Batman, comic book characters are pop-culture icons. Entire events are dedicated to these heroes and comics, such as Comic-Con. One man is trying to bring this type of event to Illinois State University. Psychology Professor and […]
NORMAL, Ill. – The Alumni Association Board of Directors formed the Diversity, Equality, and Inclusion Committee to find opportunities to discuss and partner with the university to increase diversity, equality, and inclusion among students and alums. The committee held a virtual event on Feb. 21 from 7-8:30 p.m. prompting questions and looking for discussion on […]
NORMAL, Ill. – A script written by an Illinois State University School of Communication professor has earned the 2023 Award of Excellence from the internationally recognized Broadcast Education Association. Professor John McHale’s script “Blood Brothers” went head to head with more than 250 colleges and universities around the globe. The plot centers around a troop […]
NORMAL Ill. – Feb. 23 marks the fifth annual Illinois State University Redbirds Give Back Campaign during Redbird Philanthropy Week. The goal behind the event is to allow everyone hailing from ISU, both current student and past, to engage in philanthropy with a cause they identify with. ISU provides a wide range of categories donors […]
NORMAL, Ill. – The newly founded Cannabis Club at Illinois State University aims to destigmatize cannabis use and provide students who would like to join the cannabis industry with a space to organize and collaborate. President of Cannabis Club and ISU student, Jackie Heim, believes that stigmatization of cannabis is unwarranted, and cannabis should be […]
NORMAL, Ill. – The FIFA World Cups of Soccer seminar team at Illinois State University focused their second seminar on February 15 on how sport can blind a fan. This seminar in the assortment of the international seminar series was “Changing the Game: Sport-washing and the Politicization of Sport in the Modern Era”. The Word […]
NORMAL, Ill. – The Board of Trustees of Illinois State University voted and accepted the resignation of now former President, Dr. Terri Goss Kinzy. The board met on Feb. 17 to conduct regular business, as well vote on Kinzy’s resignation. The Secretary to the Board of Trustees, Kathryn Bohn, brought the meeting to order. Bohn […]
Story edits made as of 3:12 p.m. on 2/15/23 NORMAL, Ill. – After a year and a half of service at Illinois State University, Dr. Terri Goss Kinzy has announced her resignation as President of Illinois State University. The Board of Trustees announced that Dr. Kinzy announced her resignation on Feb. 14 and her resignation […]
NORMAL, Ill. – On February 8, the Office of Sustainability at Illinois State University held a Succulent Café. Students were invited to take part in growing their own succulent plant in the Circus Room of the Bone Student Center. The turnout was high with over one hundred students attending, with the queue-line spanning from the […]