When Emilee Baldwin ’19 was approaching graduation in middle-level education with endorsements in science and social studies, she was focused on finishing her degree and getting a good job.
An immersive education
Year: 2020
Still rising: Juneteenth celebration takes extra meaning in midst of civil unrest
Bloomington-Normal NAACP President and Illinois State alumna Linda Foster, M.S.W. ’16, has been at the forefront of local protests condemning police brutality that have arisen in the wake of George Floyd’s death.
Research and Honors, June 23, 2020
Honors and publications from Illinois State faculty and staff.
Nominate royalty for Homecoming 2020
Plans are underway for Homecoming 2020: Redbirds in Flight, which is set for October 19-25.
Practicum problem solvers: How guest speakers enriched theatre education during COVID-19
Due to COVID-19, practicum hours along with in-person classes and productions in the School of Theatre and Dance were suspended in March. Theatre practitioners, however, are known for their ability to find creative solutions in difficult situations, and the response to the pandemic called this can-do attitude forward.
Fall 2021 freshmen won’t be required to submit SAT, ACT scores
Freshmen applying for admission to Illinois State University’s summer or fall 2021 semester will not be required to submit an SAT or ACT score.
Michael Wang receives Jack North Student Leadership Award
Michael Wang received the College of Business’ Jack North Student Leadership Award.
A/P June spotlight: Meet the new members of A/P Council
Get to know the recently elected and appointed A/P Council members.
Laying a foundation: Bone Scholar carving out career in geology field
The summer after her freshman year, Jackie Epperson worked in a lab testing water samples. That’s when she decided she didn’t want to do that for the rest of her life.
Weed wizard: Professor alters plant genes to create wonder crop
Dr. John Sedbrook’s genetically mutated plant could create a positive force for the environment as well as provide additional income for farmers.
