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Image Courtesy of VA Illiana Health Care NORMAL, Ill. – Last week over four-hundred fifty Illinois State University student veterans had the chance to meet with a Veterans Affairs representative to apply for lifetime healthcare benefits. VA Illiana Health Care sent a team out to ISU to share information about the expansion of the PACT […]
Photo provided by Thomas Willmitch NORMAL, Ill. – The Illinois State University Planetarium is hosting a new show titled, “Phantom of the Universe,” narrated by Tilda Swinton and exploring the importance of dark matter in the universe. ISU Planetarium Director Thomas Willmitch shared why dark matter is a highlighted topic in the show. “The reason […]
NORMAL, Ill. – Illinois State University’s Board of Trustees appointed Aondover Tarhule, Ph.D., as the newest president of the university and approved a four-year contract expiring in 2028. The shift to the permanent role follows Tarhule’s one-year term as interim president and a comprehensive nationwide search. Upon learning about his role as the permanent president, […]
Image Courtesy of ISU Roller Hockey NORMAL, Ill. – The Illinois State Roller Hockey team has received a back-to-back bid to compete in the national championships. Held in Auburn, Maine, the championship games will take place April 17-22 with roughly 25 teams representing Division III. Round robin play will determine the team’s placement in the […]
Image Courtesy of McLean County NORMAL, Ill. – Today was primary election day in Illinois this year. Early voting began on Feb. 8, and the opportunity saw more than 1,000 voters between the three polling centers in the Bloomington-Normal area. The three voting centers for both early and day of voting included the Bone Student […]
BLOOMINGTON, Ill. – Across the state of Illinois tomorrow, voters will once again be returning to their local polling places to cast their decisions in the primary elections. McLean County is no exception and voters will have the chance to declare their party and pick a potential candidate for president, the US Congress and many […]
NORMAL, Ill. – Aondover Tarhule, Ph.D., has been chosen to become the twenty-first president of Illinois State University, pending approval by the ISU Board of Trustees. The board made the announcement in a campus-wide email that it intends to pursue him for the position. The board will officially vote on the appointment in a special […]
Photo provided by Sherri Hildebrand NORMAL, Ill. – On Wednesday, Feb. 28, the Therapeutic Recreation Department held their annual Adaptapalooza in honor of Therapeutic Recreation Month, and they hope to hold another event in the fall. The event showcases inclusion as it serves as an opportunity for students to experience and understand the adapted sports […]
Image Courtesy of Illinois State University NORMAL Ill. – As the countdown to the highly anticipated 2024 total solar eclipse begins, the campus of Illinois State University is gearing up. The total solar eclipse, a rare astronomical event where the moon completely obscures the sun, will cast its shadow across numerous states and cities, including […]
NORMAL, Ill. – Educators Rising of Illinois came to Illinois State University for their annual state conference yesterday. Educators Rising is a movement created to provide a clear pathway to increase teacher diversity and quality. This was their fourth annual conference featuring guest speakers from all over Illinois. From noon to 12:50 p.m., they had […]