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Retirement reception for Juliana Nelson, April 27
4+ hour, 7+ min ago (79+ words) After more than 30 years of dedicated service, Juliana Nelson will be retiring from Illinois State University. Over her 30.5-year career, Juliana made a lasting impact across campus, including Campus Services, Presidential Events/ Media Relations, Development, and Alumni Engagement. Her dedication…...
Nominations for honorary degrees open, due April 17
8+ hour, 33+ min ago (192+ words) Nominations for honorary degrees open, due April 17Illinois State University News Illinois State University is requesting nominations for candidates for the honorary degree to be awarded at the December 2026 Commencement. Honorary degrees may be awarded by Illinois State University in recognition…...
Queer Coalition April events guide
8+ hour, 29+ min ago (511+ words) Queer Coalition April events guide'Illinois State University News - Friday, April 3, 2 p.m.: M.F.A. student Octavian Stickann will present his performance art piece Transition Rituals in the M.F.A. Studios in the Eastland Mall (entrance near Old Navy). Please note that this performance, which highlights moments…...
University Housing and Conference Services are expanding opportunities for summer conferences and camps
1+ day, 1+ hour ago (286+ words) University Housing Services and Conference Services are collaborating on the expansion of summer conference programming and inviting faculty, organizations, and partners to consider hosting conferences, camps, and educational programs on campus during the summer months. Faculty members with ideas for…...
Stephanie Lipe honored for advancing Equity, Diversity, Access, and Belonging
1+ day, 4+ hour ago (362+ words) Stephanie Lipe honored for advancing Equity, Diversity, Access, and Belonging'Illinois State University News Illinois State University proudly recognizes Stephanie Lipe, assistant professor of Special Education, as a recipient of the Living Our Values in Excellence (LOVE) Award, presented in March…...
Dr. Kristian O’Connor named associate vice president for Research
1+ day, 4+ hour ago (534+ words) Dr. Kristian O'Connor named associate vice president for Research'Illinois State University News Vice President for Academic Affairs and Provost, Dr. Ani Yazedjian, has named Dr. Kristian O'Connor as associate vice president for Research, effective Monday, June 8, 2026. "We are thrilled to…...
Inside the courtroom: Illinois State students witness appellate arguments firsthand
1+ day, 22+ hour ago (129+ words) Inside the courtroom: Illinois State students witness appellate arguments firsthand'Illinois State University News The Illinois Court of Appeals for the Fourth District held oral arguments on the Illinois State University campus March 31. The justices of the court heard arguments in…...
Peacher joins Career Services leadership
2+ day, 3+ hour ago (149+ words) Peacher joins Career Services leadership'Illinois State University News Career Services is pleased to announce the appointment of Brian Peacher as associate director of employer and alumni engagement. In this leadership role, Peacher will guide initiatives that strengthen partnerships with employers…...
Department of Politics and Government presents ‘Mapping the Narrative’
2+ day, 6+ hour ago (296+ words) Department of Politics and Government presents "Mapping the Narrative'Illinois State University News Join the Department of Politics and Government for the next McHenry Visiting Professor guest speaker Monday, April 6, at 5:30 p.m. in 138 Schroeder Hall. Lynne Weil will discuss "Mapping the Narrative:…...
Illinois Shakespeare Festival announces 2026 season
3+ day, 3+ hour ago (695+ words) Illinois Shakespeare Festival (ISF) officially announces its 2026 repertory season. This season marks 49 years of staging high-quality theatrical productions for audiences within Bloomington-Normal and the larger Central Illinois area. The Festival, produced'each summer'by Illinois State University's School of Theatre, Dance, and…...