Conquering the nursing shortage
Illinois State’s Mennonite College of Nursing expands to Springfield with Memorial Health partnership
Illinois Symphony Orchestra forms partnership with Illinois State University’s Wonsook Kim College of Fine Arts
Starting in late August, the Illinois Symphony Orchestra will move its season of concerts to the University’s Center for the Performing Arts Concert Hall.
Mahua Biswas receives early career NSF grant
Dr. Mahua Biswas is the recipient of a grant from the highly selective Launching Early-Career Academic Pathways in the Mathematical and Physical Sciences program.
YouTube star Keith Habersberger ’09 brings laughs to Redbird Buzz podcast
Keith Habersberger ’09 is known for his hilarious YouTube videos, viral comedy songs, and all-around funny internet persona. But most don’t know that Habersberger actually got his start in improv and comedy at Illinois State.
President Kinzy welcomes the Redbird community to campus
President Terri Goss Kinzy sends a word of welcome as classes begin for the Fall 2022 semester.
Passing it on: Students shop secondhand at Front Yard Free-Cycle
Held August 18 during move-in and Welcome Week, the Front Yard Free-Cycle was a large-scale extension of the Share Shop, a new resource for Illinois State students to shop secondhand, free of charge.
Fall career fairs connect students, alumni with employers
Recruiters from all industries, will be attending to recruit Illinois State students and alumni for their internships, part-time, and full-time positions.
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Publications
Helping humanity goal of alum Dr. Robert Shorty’s corporate work
Illinois State University alum Dr. Robert Shorty is doing the right thing as Nike’s director of global diversity, equity, and inclusion team.
Collaboration leads to cookware program supporting local students
A new cookware program, a collaboration between the School Street Food Pantry, Illinois State University, and Molina Healthcare, will provide students with a kitchen starter set and knowledge about nutritional information.
Edible Insects: New book looks to history, potential of insects as food
Dr. Gina Hunter’s new book, Edible Insects, delves into the historical role of insects as human food.
