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ISU’s hometown of Normal tops Zillow’s college town rankings
Q&A with James Coppinger, Illinois State’s first College of Engineering student
James Coppinger’s curiosity and passion for science led him to Illinois State University where, in November, he became the first student to commit to the University’s new College of Engineering.
MLK Jr. Cultural Dinner featuring Baratunde Thurston, February 15, 2025
Emmy-nominated, multiplatform storyteller and producer Baratunde Thurston will be the featured speaker for the 2025 Martin Luther King Jr. Cultural Dinner on Saturday, February 15, 2025, at 6 p.m., in the Brown Ballroom, Bone Student Center.
Two alums in contention to win the state of Illinois flag redesign competition
Two Illinois State University alums are finalists for their design in the state of Illinois Flag Redesign contest. Public voting is underway online through February 14.
The dynasty continues: Illinois State shows well at ASC competition
It’s Dr. Sundeep Inti’s first year coaching Illinois State construction management students for the Associated Schools of Construction (ASC) Region 3 competition, but he’s already made his mark. ISU’s Pre-Construction team showed very well, and his Commercial Construction team beat out five other teams for the first-place crown on October 19.
Queer Coalition film series celebrates queer women and the stories they tell
Queer Coalition, Illinois State University’s LGBTQIA+ affinity group for faculty, staff, and graduate students, is excited to present In Her Image: A Film Series Celebrating Queer Women and The Stories They Tell. This special event will run February 19 through March 19 at the historic Normal Theater, showcasing four independent films directed by and starring
2024 Million Dollar Club inductees announced
The Office of Research and Sponsored Programs has announced that 16 new members have joined Illinois State University’s Million Dollar Club.
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Houses on hold: Redbirds seek solutions to problem with many causes
The housing shortfall and skyrocketing home price Central Illinois is largely representative of what’s happening across the country.
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.
Sustainable Urban Farming
It doesn’t take 500 acres and a machine shed to farm anymore. Not even soil. Crops are being grown in water, shipping containers, alongside skyscrapers and in vacant lots, using fewer natural resources and providing a perpetual harvest that doesn’t depend on Mother Nature.
