24 favorite Illinois State posts, stories, and videos from 2024
2024 was another pivotal year at the University
Birthday tradition spreads holiday cheer, one pair of socks at a time
Stephanie Ogden collected more than 100 new pairs of socks, which were gifted to children who received presents through Illinois State University’s Holiday Helper program.
Chase Walker’s transformational journey sparks Redbird basketball success
Chase Walker, a sophomore forward on the Illinois State University men’s basketball team, is in the best shape of his life as he leads the Redbirds in scoring and rebounding this season.
State Farm commits $3 million to Illinois State University’s new data science program
Illinois State University received a $3 million gift commitment from State Farm® on December 19, 2024. Funds will support the recruitment and retention of faculty and students in the University’s new interdisciplinary data science bachelor’s degree program, which welcomes its first class in fall 2025.
Dr. Glen Nelson named Vice President for Finance and Planning
President Aondover Tarhule is pleased to announce that Dr. Glen Nelson has accepted the role of vice president for finance and planning, effective January 6, 2025.
Winter commencement 2024 recap: Your best photos and posts
Illinois State University granted 1,020 baccalaureate degrees and 332 graduate degrees December 14 during winter commencement.
14 scientists at Illinois State University recognized on global list of highly cited researchers
New data from the 2023 calendar year published by the Elsevier Data Repository in Fall 2024 names 14 scientists from Illinois State University as in the top two percent (top 100,000) of cited researchers globally.
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Healing vibes: World-renowned vibraphonist seeks a new audience as a music therapist
Jazz wunderkind Thaddeus Tukes is playing for a new audience as a student in Illinois State’s music therapy master’s program.
Relationship doctor: Dr. Susan Sprecher researches human ties, from close to casual
Dr. Susan Sprecher, a social psychologist, researches human relationships, from the most intimate relationships between lovers to the casual bonds formed by strangers.
Makerspaces: Resources on campus present creative possibilities for students, community
The Center for Mathematics, Science, and Technology (CeMaST) at Illinois State manages the STEM Hub, which houses all the maker-based programming of the center and hosts learning experiences in partnership with local schools. Some of the tools available at the STEM Hub include a laser engraver, a 3D printer, drill presses, an embroidery machine, calculators, table saws, a vinyl cutter, soldering irons, and an assortment of tools.
