A woman stands next to a rocket pointed in the air

Building dreams

YouTubers inspiring the next generation of engineers to speak at BuildersSTAGE, October 30

A student, smiling, fills out a card at the COB Smile Day event

Business Week team spreads smiles during midterm outreach event 

Illinois State University students have hit the halfway mark of the fall semester, which means midterm exams, group projects, and late-night cram sessions are in full swing. 

Stowaway with the Ewings: Celebrating the 100th Anniversary of Their World Tour

The value of travel as a means for individuals to open their minds to other cultures and learn the contribution of citizens from around the globe was impressed upon Hazle Buck Ewing in 1924. Join her family’s travel in this exhibit opening October 17, 2024.

Photograph of exterior of Hovey Hall

Finalists for associate vice president and comptroller to visit campus

Finalists for the associate vice president and comptroller position will be on campus October 15-17.

Property located at1709 and 1711 General Electric Road in Bloomington will serve as the home of the new College of Engineering.

Board of Trustees approves purchase of future home of College of Engineering  

The Illinois State University Board of Trustees voted during its regular meeting on Friday, October 11, 2024, to purchase the property located at 1709 and 1711 General Electric Road, Bloomington, IL, to serve as the home of the new College of Engineering. Classes will be held in this location beginning Fall 2026.

Redbird Plaza

Board of Trustees action items, October 11, 2024

The Board of Trustees of Illinois State University approved several resolutions at its regular meeting on October 11, 2024.

A police car blocks the road ahead of a washed-out section.

Recovering from Helene: Alum helps students devasted by North Carolina flooding

Brandon Smith ’09, a high school guidance counselor in Asheville, North Carolina, is doing his part to support students impacted by Hurricane Helene.

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woman standing at the front door of her business holding up a sign that reads "If we are not here, we are serving the community."

Homelessness to hope: Social work alum forms nonprofit to lift people out of poverty

Inspired by her own experience, a School of Social Work alum formed a nonprofit to help lift people out of poverty.

Dr. Nesrin Ozalp

Dr. Nesrin Ozalp is fueling innovation, empowering next generation of hydrogen experts

When Illinois State University’s new College of Engineering welcomes its first class in fall 2025, students in the Department of Mechanical Engineering will be led by Ozalp, the unit’s founding chair and a professor who believes that engineering is a calling to contribute to the betterment of the planet and the environment. Her groundbreaking research will guide her students into what should be a challenging and exciting future. 

Dr. Peter Kaufman, marketing professor in the College of Business (COB).

Campus hero: Peter Kaufman

Kaufman has been recognized with numerous awards during his time at Illinois State, including being named COB’s MBA Professor of the Year three times and the winner of the college’s Amar Kamath Faculty Innovation Award twice. Educated at Babson College, the University of Florida, Tufts University, and the University of South Carolina, Kaufman came to Illinois State in 2004. He teaches several classes in marketing, and his enthusiasm for his work is plain to see.

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A group of students pose with an outreach dog.

Spreading smiles

To help students unwind—and smile—during fall semester midterms, the College of Business (COB) Business Week team organized COB Smile Day on October 3. Attendees were treated to complimentary goodies such as stress balls, stickers, and smiley pins, and they could decorate their own sugar cookies. Student Counseling Services set up a booth to pass out helpful mental health resources, and Illinois State Police resource dog Pawficer Sage made a special guest appearance.
A student, smiling, fills out a card at the COB Smile Day event

Spreading smiles

To help students unwind—and smile—during fall semester midterms, the College of Business (COB) Business Week team organized COB Smile Day on October 3. Attendees were treated to complimentary goodies such as stress balls, stickers, and smiley pins, and they could decorate their own sugar cookies. Student Counseling Services set up a booth to pass out helpful mental health resources, and Illinois State Police resource dog Pawficer Sage made a special guest appearance.
A student stands next to a prize wheel and popcorn maker.

Spreading smiles

To help students unwind—and smile—during fall semester midterms, the College of Business (COB) Business Week team organized COB Smile Day on October 3. Attendees were treated to complimentary goodies such as stress balls, stickers, and smiley pins, and they could decorate their own sugar cookies. Student Counseling Services set up a booth to pass out helpful mental health resources, and Illinois State Police resource dog Pawficer Sage made a special guest appearance.
A student hands another student a bag of popcorn.

Spreading smiles

To help students unwind—and smile—during fall semester midterms, the College of Business (COB) Business Week team organized COB Smile Day on October 3. Attendees were treated to complimentary goodies such as stress balls, stickers, and smiley pins, and they could decorate their own sugar cookies. Student Counseling Services set up a booth to pass out helpful mental health resources, and Illinois State Police resource dog Pawficer Sage made a special guest appearance.
A student holds a College of Business-branded notebook and case.

Spreading smiles

To help students unwind—and smile—during fall semester midterms, the College of Business (COB) Business Week team organized COB Smile Day on October 3. Attendees were treated to complimentary goodies such as stress balls, stickers, and smiley pins, and they could decorate their own sugar cookies. Student Counseling Services set up a booth to pass out helpful mental health resources, and Illinois State Police resource dog Pawficer Sage made a special guest appearance.
The Illinois State University community gathered throughout campus and Uptown Normal for the Homecoming Parade.

Homecoming 2024 recap: Reliving the moments with your best photos and posts

Redbirds near and far flocked to campus to Relive the Moments for Illinois State University’s Homecoming.
Picture of Maddie Rowan in front of the stage at the Emmy Awards.

Walking the red carpet: Special education major featured in ‘Girls State’ attends Emmys

It’s not every day that a student gets an excused absense to attend the Emmys. But that’s exactly what happened to Illinois State University sophomore special education major Maddie Rowan.
A woman wearing blue scrubs giving a thumbs up.

Junior biology student conducts cancer research at Johns Hopkins Hospital

Junior biological science major Hope Omoniyi spent her summer researching pancreatic cancer at world-renowned Johns Hopkins Hospital.
ISU licensed beer cans on red background

Illinois State and DESTIHL Brewery partner for officially licensed beers

Illinois State University is partnering with DESTIHL Brewery to launch two new officially licensed beers, Redbird Ale and Battle Bird Lager.
Band playing on stage at Redbird Arena

This month in Illinois State University history: October

From the founding of the University’s first student organization 167 years ago to a memorable concert featuring a Redbird alum, historian Tom Emery explores this month in ISU history.