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This month in Illinois State University history: July
2+ hour, 17+ min ago (982+ words) From U. S. Bicentennial celebrations on campus to the legacy of a Redbird Olympian, Tom Emery explores this month in Illinois State University history. On this date in 1976, the nation celebrated its Bicentennial. While the Fourth of July was the big day,…...
Women in school leadership show up for powerful professional development
18+ hour, 4+ min ago (802+ words) More than 200 school administrators and teachers connected at the second annual Allyship, Connection, Engagement (ACE) Conference for Women in School Leadership on Wednesday, June 10, at the Doubletree by Hilton Hotel and Conference Center in Bloomington. Attendance was up about 70% compared…...
Applications open for the fall 2026 cohort of the Academic Affairs Academy
20+ hour, 55+ min ago (358+ words) Illinois State University News Applications are now open for the fall 2026 cohort of Illinois State University's Academic Affairs Academy, a professional development series for faculty and staff interested in gaining a more holistic understanding of the University, strengthening cross-campus collaboration,…...
Listen to the past: 33rd Regiment Band to perform at Concerts on the Quad
21+ hour, 1+ min ago (701+ words) The Civil War regiment mustered at Illinois State University was so packed with teachers that soldiers reportedly wouldn't follow an order if it had a grammatical error. This summer, as America celebrates 250 years, the musical memory and tenacity of the…...
Campus Leadership Certificate Program seeks interested applications for 2026-2027
20+ hour, 47+ min ago (243+ words) Illinois State University News Human Resources at Illinois State University has sponsored and facilitated the Leadership Certificate Program since 2023. A program will be offered again this year over the course of the academic year, providing topics and sessions from internal…...
Celebrating 250 years with government information
18+ hour, 7+ min ago (185+ words) Government information at Illinois State University dates to the founding of the University in 1857, when over half of the original library's holdings were federal government publications donated by prominent members of Congress representing Illinois: Two important contributors working at SLNH,…...
Solar Send-Off" planned for Solar Car Team July 14 - News - Illinois State
20+ hour, 43+ min ago (410+ words) A "Solar Send-Off" event is planned for Tuesday, July 14, ahead of the Illinois State University Solar Car Team's departure to participate in a pair of events, one of which will later bring 30 or more solar car teams to Illinois State's…...
Illinois State undertaking major upgrades to science research and teaching capacity through new project
20+ hour, 5+ min ago (274+ words) Illinois State University News (News editor on duty: Please publish Thursday, July 2, at 7: 30 a. m. Thank you!) Illinois State is undertaking a major upgrade of its science research and teaching capacity through the construction of three new facilities: a five-story, 49, 950-square-foot STEM…...
Darlene and Ted Branoff Recruitment and Retention Fund created
1+ day, 22+ hour ago (298+ words) Dr. Theodore Branoff, who recently retired after 11 years as Department of Technology chair at Illinois State University, is donating $33, 000 to create the Darlene and Ted Branoff Recruitment and Retention Fund. "The emeriti blew me away," Branoff said. "I could tell…...
Viatori named chair of Sociology and Anthropology
2+ day, 3+ hour ago (328+ words) College of Arts and Sciences Dean Heather Dillaway has announced the hiring of Dr. Maximilian Viatori as chair of the Department of Sociology and Anthropology. Viatori begins work at Illinois State University July 1. "We'are excited to welcome Max into this…...