This timeline traces the evolving landscape of queer presence, activism, and institutional change at Illinois State University and beyond, from early organizing efforts in the 1960s through the tumultuous 2020s. Drawing on newspaper and newsletter reports, oral history interviews, university...
On July 1, Dr. Joshua Brown will take over as chair of the Department of Technology (TEC). Dr. Theodore Branoff, chair of the Department of Technology (TEC) for 11 years, is stepping down from the position and moving back to his home state...
Social Work – News Skip to main content News Home University News Academics Student Life Alumni Giving Publications Contact Us Unit: Social Work 2025-26 Advancing Research and Creative Scholarship (ARCS) award winners announced The associate vice president for Research and Graduate Studies is...
In short: Discover winners of ARCS awards, learn about new test prep resources for Illinois State students, and explore the Illinois Permanency Enhancement Project - all in our latest Social Work news! (AI summary)
From the first day of the University’s 16th president to the impact of a historic heatwave on campus, historian Tom Emery explores this month in Illinois State University history. A Choice Manuall is a remarkable little volume of medicinal and culinary recipes that is a bit of an enigma. This...
In short: Discover Illinois State University's rich history, from its first female faculty to queer activism timeline, and explore medical treatments through the ages.... (AI summary)
If you are an employer, register for the fall career fairs as soon as possible, as space is limited and fills up quickly. When Illinois State University returns a team to the International Food and Agribusiness Management Association (IFAMA) 2025 Student Case Competition in June, it will be as...
In short: Discover winners of ARCS awards, meet new Interim Director for CeMaST, learn about ISU's defending IFAMA team, and upcoming career fairs & student hiring events. Plus, read inspiring student stories! (AI summary)
The stage lights at Ewing Theatre will soon shine brightly as the Illinois Shakespeare Festival (ISF) makes its annual appearance June 25-August 2. University Galleries of Illinois State University is pleased to present A Conversation Between… from May 17 through July 25. All events are free and...
Laura Martinez first grasped the power of teaching as a teenager growing up in Mexico. Tasked with volunteering in her community for a high school civics class, Martinez, then 15, chose to tutor more than 80 third-graders who were behind academically. Within three months, she taught most students...
If you are an employer, register for the fall career fairs as soon as possible, as space is limited and fills up quickly. Career Services is offering the You Can Work at ISU Student Hiring Event and the Part-time Job Fair this fall. Career Services provides career tips to assist Redbirds after...
In short: Discover the winners of ARCS awards, meet new Interim Director Dr. Ashley Waring-Sparks, learn about career fairs & grad school tips at Illinois State University! (AI summary)
The objective of the Family and Consumer Sciences summer camp: Passport to FCS is to educate young people and the community about FCS majors and careers. The College of Applied Science and Technology (CAST) recently hosted a week of events celebrating advancements in the field of science and...
The objective of the Family and Consumer Sciences summer camp: Passport to FCS is to educate young people and the community about FCS majors and careers. If you are an employer, register for the fall career fairs as soon as possible, as space is limited and fills up quickly. On July 1, Dr. Joshua...