Illinois State University
Image taken by Cole Loiacano NORMAL, Ill. – The American Federation of State, County and Municipal Employees (AFSCME) Local 1110 represents more than 300 Illinois State University employees. The employees range from janitorial staff to campus mechanics. At 3:30 p.m. on Tuesday, the AFSCME Union held a rally east of the quad. The rally featured […]
Image courtesy of Illinois State University NORMAL, Ill. – Renowned futurist and theoretical physicist Michio Kaku will be giving a speech at Illinois State University on April 2 as part of the Presidential Speaker Series. Kaku is best known for his work in theoretical high-energy physics. More specifically, according to Physics Department Chair Ivan Medvedev, […]
Image courtesy of Illinois State University NORMAL, Ill. – Illinois State University and Heartland Community College announced three new transfer agreements for students pursuing special education and engineering programs. The first agreement allows for transfer and degree completion through Illinois State’s Paraprofessionals Unlocking Licensure in Special Education program, also known as the PULSE program. The […]
Image courtesy of Illinois State University NORMAL, Ill. – Illinois State University’s annual Birds Give Back event rallied thousands of Redbirds in a one-day show of generosity, fueling campus programs and advancing student success across the university. Jillian Nelson, senior managing director of donor engagement and campaign communications, said Birds Give Back is more than just […]
Image courtesy of Illinois State University NORMAL, Ill. – Illinois State University hosted its annual Founding Celebration and Awards Ceremony on Thursday, marking the school’s 169th anniversary. In honor of the anniversary, 169 people rang the Old Main Bell during the celebration in the Brown Ballroom at the Bone Student Center. Participants included this year’s […]
Image courtesy of Illinois State University NORMAL, Ill. – With many high schools across the country closed over Presidents Day, many students and their families take advantage of the long weekend by visiting Illinois State University on a campus tour. “Today for one of our sessions we had about 50 seats taken. All three of those sessions […]
NORMAL, Ill. – Illinois State University is making efforts on campus to provide mental health support for students during Suicide Prevention Month. Donelle Pressburger, a case manager for Student Health Services, talked about the types of support she offers to students, other mental health resources on campus and why they are important. Pressburger has been […]
Image courtesy of Illinois State University NORMAL, Ill. – Illinois State University is broadening its academic opportunities with the launch of a new College of Engineering building, set to open to students in the fall of 2026. Branden Delk, Director of Equity, Diversity, Inclusion, and Student Success, discussed the program and new facility, highlighting student […]
Photo courtesy of the Town of Normal NORMAL, Ill. – Normal will soon begin seven construction projects aimed at making the roads safer for motorists and pedestrians. The projects, titled “The Pedestrian and Roadway Campus Safety Initiative,” have start dates staggered throughout September. Each will reportedly take between a single day and several months. The […]
Photo Courtesy of Getty/J. David Ake NORMAL, Ill. — Illinois State University officials are unsure of how the Trump administration’s Department of Education shutdown will impact the university and greater field of education ISU’s School of Teaching and Learning Professor Ben Wellenreiter addressed the uncertainty surrounding the possible closure. “I have seen, though it’s still […]