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Birds 'Bring it Back to Normal'

Students participate in annual community service event

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Targeted Search Announced for Vice President for Academic Affairs and Provost Position 

President Aondover Tarhule has announced a targeted search for the role of Vice President for Academic Affairs and Provost. Dr. Ani Yazedjian is the nominee.

Two Gamma Phi Circus members are on the floor posing and pointing during a dance number.

Bringing the ‘Magic of Musicals’ to the stage: Gamma Phi Circus choreographers take the show to new heights

In weeks leading up to the Gamma Phi Circus home shows, April 19-20, seniors Emma Rauschenbach and Sylvia Raquel and sophomore Jillian Riley have been busy perfecting the troop’s choreography inspired by favorite musicals.

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Research Symposium celebrates ISU’s student scholars

The Illinois State University Research Symposium showcased the scholarship of more than 350 graduate and undergraduate students April 12 in the Bone Student Center.

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ISU forms committee to explore responsible use of artificial intelligence

Illinois State University has formed the Committee on the Responsible Use of Artificial Intelligence to create a strategic plan concerning the ethical usage of AI and to collaboratively address its increasing prevalence and adoption.

Dean of CAST, Academy of Achievement Inductees and CAST department Chairpersons

CAST Academy of Achievement inducts new members

Meet the newest inductees of the College of Applied Science and Technology’s (CAST) Academy of Achievement.

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President Aondover Tarhule joins Redbird Buzz to talk challenges, opportunities, and hats

President Aondover Tarhule joins Redbird Buzz to share what the first few weeks of his presidency have looked like, details of the path he took to get to this point, and what he hopes his legacy will be.

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The music never stopped: 50-plus years of campus concerts

From the “Prince of Darkness” to the “Queen of Soul,” dozens of music’s brightest stars have shined at Illinois State University over the past half-century.

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Illinois State researchers help propel clean energy revolution

A trio of Illinois State University professors have been at the forefront of renewable energy development.

Dr. Joan Brehm, chair and professor in the Department of Sociology and Anthropology and Ian Bruckner, project manager and portfolio coordinator of digital transformation and process improvement in the Office of Technology Solutions.

Redbirds to the rescue

ISU leave policies help Redbirds live civic engagement values.

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Students create six new games in three days during inaugural Game Jam

In just 72 hours, 25 students comprising six teams developed three new video games and three new board games during Illinois State University’s inaugural Game Jam.
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A new MLB season has these former Redbirds showing plenty of hustle from spring training through the fall

The start of Major League Baseball season means a lot to a group of former Redbirds for whom baseball is more than a passion … it’s the job of a lifetime.
Illinois State volunteers pose for a photo in front of a mountain of trash on the LL&W barge.

Students make #RedbirdImpact over Alternative Spring Break collecting 23 tons of trash

Teamwork was on full display during Illinois State’s Alternative Spring Break trip to Memphis, Tennessee, where students worked with Living Lands & Waters to collect 46,032 pounds of trash.
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Teen Driver Safety: Illinois State, State Farm team up to develop a VR-based driving platform

Illinois State University and State Farm Insurance are using virtual reality (VR) to make teen drivers safer through the Teen Driver Safety research project.
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President Tarhule confident, optimistic about Illinois State University’s future

Newly appointed President Aondover Tarhule is focused on positioning Illinois State University to “succeed, thrive, and be resilient” despite nationwide challenges facing higher education.