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Superhuman storytelling

Comic book creator and scholar John Jennings to share the power of prose at ReggieCon Live! 2024

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Graduating Redbirds: Public relations student ready for her next step—Harvard Medical School

Emmalynne Shumard was at her internship with University Marketing and Communications when she received the phone call informing her of her acceptance into Harvard Medical School’s master’s program in media, medicine, and health.

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College of Engineering announces Dr. Matthew Aldeman as founding associate dean

Illinois State University College of Engineering has announced Dr. Matthew Aldeman as its founding associate dean of engineering, effective June 1, 2024.

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Horticulture Center grows interdisciplinary collaboration during Earth Month

April is Earth Month, and Illinois State University’s campus is blossoming with opportunities to celebrate nature. The seeds for one such initiative were planted by senior environmental systems science and sustainability (ESSS) major Haley Cepek.

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Redbird Buzz x COM-versations with TV-10 alum Alicia Bettes ’94

In this special crossover episode of Redbird Buzz and the School of Communication’s COM-versations, Alicia Bettes ’94 shares the story of her professional journey that got its start on the campus of Illinois State University.

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Office of Research and Graduate Studies is now accepting proposals for 2024-2025 speaker series

The Office of Research and Graduate Studies (ORGS) is accepting proposals for the 2024-2025 academic year Research Lecture Series.

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Spring 2024 Commencement, May 10-11

Illinois State University’s spring commencement will be held in five ceremonies with two on Friday, May 10, and three on Saturday, May 11, in CEFCU Arena.

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Publications

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History for tomorrow: Native American historian studies the past to secure a better future

Dr. R. David Edmunds, M.A. ’66, LL.D. ’02, is an authority on Native American history and culture who has gained the status through more than 50 years of teaching and scholarship. He’s equally adept at delivering a lecture or keynote address, offering commentary on a History Channel documentary, or providing expert testimony in a courtroom. 

Illinois State students prepare to excavate a fountain dating to the first century A.D. during the Valle Gianni Field School in the summer of 2022. (Photo by Dr. Lea Cline)

Building up by digging deep: Faculty partner to break international ground at Italian archaeological dig

Drs. Lea Cline and Kathryn Jasper are conducting a multiyear archaeological dig in Italy that is being supported by Illinois State’s new Advancing Research and Creative Scholarship program.

Campus hero: Tanaporn “Gig” Supanichrattana

Campus hero: Tanaporn “Gig” Supanichrattana

Redbird Impact named Tanaporn “Gig” Supanichrattana the spring 2024 Campus Hero for her passionate work in civic engagement, donating her time and talents to several causes.

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Gamma Phi Circus: The Magic of Musicals

Illinois State University’s Gamma Phi Circus dazzled audiences with daring feats of acrobatics and stunning displays of grace and flexibility, all set to the scenes of crowd-favorite musicals during the troupe’s annual spring shows, April 19-20.
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Gamma Phi Circus: The Magic of Musicals

Illinois State University’s Gamma Phi Circus dazzled audiences with daring feats of acrobatics and stunning displays of grace and flexibility, all set to the scenes of crowd-favorite musicals during the troupe’s annual spring shows, April 19-20.
Gamma Phi Circus performers during a show

Gamma Phi Circus: The Magic of Musicals

Illinois State University’s Gamma Phi Circus dazzled audiences with daring feats of acrobatics and stunning displays of grace and flexibility, all set to the scenes of crowd-favorite musicals during the troupe’s annual spring shows, April 19-20.
Gamma Phi Circus clowns perform

Gamma Phi Circus: The Magic of Musicals

Illinois State University’s Gamma Phi Circus dazzled audiences with daring feats of acrobatics and stunning displays of grace and flexibility, all set to the scenes of crowd-favorite musicals during the troupe’s annual spring shows, April 19-20.
Gamma Phi Circus performers on unicycles during a show

Gamma Phi Circus: The Magic of Musicals

Illinois State University’s Gamma Phi Circus dazzled audiences with daring feats of acrobatics and stunning displays of grace and flexibility, all set to the scenes of crowd-favorite musicals during the troupe’s annual spring shows, April 19-20.
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Research Symposium celebrates ISU’s student scholars

Illinois State’s 33rd annual showcase of student scholarship and creative expression was a boon for the curious mind.
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International students prepare for life after graduation with help from Career Services

For international students, searching for jobs can be challenging. Career Services at Illinois State University aims to ease the burden by partnering with the Office of International Engagement.
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Earth Day Breakfast speaker: ‘It’s on you and on me’

LaToya Ruby Frazier, an artist-activist who tells the stories of injustice, was the keynote speaker at Illinois State University’s 2024 Earth Day Breakfast.
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Women’s, Gender, and Sexuality Studies marks 50th anniversary with historic exhibit

The Women’s, Gender, and Sexuality Studies (WGSS) Program is celebrating its 50th anniversary this spring with a retrospective exhibit from Illinois State University’s archives.
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Students embrace civic engagement through Bring it Back to Normal event

Nearly 40 Illinois State University students rolled up their sleeves on April 12, to give back to their campus and local community during the Center for Civic Engagement’s Bring it Back to Normal.