Illinois State University News

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50 years of Title IX

Title IX Celebration Banquet marks end of year-long festivities

Obsidian named winner of the CLMP Firecracker Award

Obsidian: Literature and Arts in the African Diaspora was named the winner of the 2022 Firecracker Award for Independently Published Literature from the Community of Literary Magazines and Presses.

Women’s athletics pioneer Chris Voelz ’70 joins Redbird Buzz

Chris Voelz ’70 joins the Redbird Buzz podcast to commemorate the 50th anniversary of Title IX and to share her experiences as a physical education major, four-sport Redbird student-athlete, and women’s athletics pioneer.

People gather outside of Cook Hall to listen to music during the 2021 Concert on the Quad series.

Concerts on the Quad 2022

Illinois State University’s Wonsook Kim College of Fine Arts and School of Music, in conjunction with the Illinois Shakespeare Festival, present the 2022 Concerts on the Quad series beginning July 4.

Volunteer to help with Move-In 2022

Move-In week at Illinois State University will be Monday, August 15-Sunday, August 21. To help Move-In run smoothly, University Housing is asking students, faculty, and staff members to help welcome the newest Redbirds by volunteering.

Pell Grants: Making an impact for 50 years

The federal Pell Grant celebrates its golden anniversary this year. For students pursuing higher education, the grants are worth their weight in gold.

Hope Chicago agreement to provide debt-free education for CPS students

Illinois State University announced an agreement with Hope Chicago, opening the door for Chicago Public School students and their parents to pursue debt-free higher education.

In the News

Dr. Meghan Leonard calls Roe decision expected, still shocking

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Dan Taube discusses ransomware

Dr. Doris Houston speaks to ISU equity planning

Athletics

Redbirds to Battle Ball State in Inaugural Indy Classic in December

Logan Calvin Finishes 14th at USATF Championships, Concludes Career as a Redbird

Logan Calvin, Tim Glover to Compete at USATF Championships

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Publications

Rewriting the narrative: Redbirds blazed trail for women before Title IX

Born nearly 30 years before Title IX—legislation passed in 1972 that prohibits sex-based discrimination in federally funded education programs and activities—Dr. Jill Hutchison is among a revolutionary cohort of trailblazing women from Illinois State who dedicated themselves to rewriting the national narrative of women’s athletics.

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.

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Headstrong: ISU researcher Dr. Nikki Hoffman is leading expert on sleep and concussion recovery

Dr. Nikki Hoffman is conducting innovative sleep studies at a new clinic on campus in order to help patients recover faster from concussions.

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Five people scoop Apple Jacks cereal from a table into small bags.

Making a #RedbirdImpact

A record number of alumni, family members, and faculty and staff participated in Illinois State University’s fourth #RedbirdImpact Day of Service, Saturday, June 11. Jasmine Buckner ’11, right, and her daughter Jordyn Buckner, left, scoop Apple Jacks cereal into individual bags at Midwest Food Bank for local K-12 students to bring home.

Eight people scoop Apple Jacks cereal from a table into small bags.

Making a #RedbirdImpact

#RedbirdImpact Day of Service volunteers at Midwest Food Bank repackage a bulk donation of Apple Jacks cereal into single servings for local K-12 students to bring home.