Diversity – News

Bridging the gap in the curriculum: Indigenous scholars present in response to HB 1633 Native American History

A new Illinois law, HB 1633, mandates that every public school shall include a unit of instruction studying the events of the Native American experience and history within the Midwest and the state. As a result of HB 1633’s implementation, a group of educators recognized a critical need due to a gap in curriculum and took action to organize a professional development event in response through support from a College of Education SEED grant.

‘See you in a few years!’: School of Teaching and Learning hosts middle school students from Champaign and Peoria

Six middle school students and two college students sit around a large square table with a large TV behind them displaying a photo of painted rocks and the words "Inspirational Rock Buddies: Educational success should be measured by how strong your desire is to keep learning. Choose a rock. Decorate your rock with an image to remind you of your strengths and overall awesomeness."

The School of Teaching and Learning hosted middle school students from Champaign and Peoria for a tour of the Illinois State University campus and engaged in activities.

Graduating Redbirds: Ethan Edwards is leaving Illinois State a more accessible place

a person bending over to shake hands with a service dog

A Laboratory Schools alum who will soon become an Illinois State alum, too, has left a legacy at Illinois State.

2025 WGSS Student Research Symposium is Friday, April 25

Image of keynote speaker against a blue background with a colorful scarf, red Palestine keys, and green olive tree branches.

WGSS symposium is a day-long event with student panels, faculty moderators, an awards banquet, keynote speaker, and chances to network with students and faculty.

Unidos en la CAUSA at ILACHE

Members of Illinois State University CAUSA represented ISU at the 32nd annual meeting of Illinois Latino Council on Higher Education (ILACHE).

School of Teaching and Learning graduate student Robby Anggriawan discusses AI and language assessments at international TESOL convention

A man with short black hair wearing a green button down shirt and black pants stands in front of a multi colored display that reads "TESOL 25 Riding the waves of ELT inpiration in Long Beach, California."

Robby Anggriawan presented a session titled “AI-Powered Tools for Speaking Proficiency in TOEFL iBT Preparation” at the 2025 TESOL International Convention in Long Beach, California.

Social Work Day 2025

More than 200 social work students and professionals gathered at the Bone Student Center to celebrate Social Work Day on Monday, March 31, 2025.

A creative outlet for resistance: WGSS students make protest banners

Women’s, Gender, and Sexuality Studies’ Triota Honor Society met at University Galleries in Uptown Normal to participate in a protest-banner-making workshop.

(Be)Longing: Negotiating Diasporic Identities in Indonesian Contemporary Art, April 10-11, 2025

Illinois State University Wonsook Kim School of Art welcomes to campus three contemporary visual artists with roots in Indonesia for a two-day visit that will include a panel presentation and workshop. Each event will focus on the meaning of diaspora and the position of diasporic artists in the global contemporary art world.

Asian Heritage Week 2025

Please join AsiaConnect for our 2025 Asian Heritage Week Celebration! April 10-12. All events are free and open to the public, some events require RSVP.