Student Wellness Ambassador Team launches initiative to combat COVID-19

Wellness ambassadors communicating via Zoom

The Student Wellness Ambassador Team (SWAT), a Health Promotion and Wellness sponsored student organization, has advocated for the health of Illinois State students for over 25 years. Typically, the group’s efforts promote healthy habits such as practicing safe alcohol use, living an active lifestyle, positive sexual health behaviors, and practicing mindfulness. But this school year, the team faces its biggest health promotion obstacle yet—the global pandemic.

Asynchronous courses opening doors  

clock outside Old Union

Asynchronous online courses, or courses that do not require students to log in at a certain time, are sparking ingenuity from faculty and providing flexibility for students.

Administrative/Professional Council awards 2020 scholarships

Rick and Essence Lewis

The Administrative/Professional (A/P) Council at Illinois State University offered 11 scholarships to the accomplished sons and daughters of current A/P staff members and retirees for use as financial assistance to attend Illinois State University.