Some of Illinois State’s most entrepreneurial students made their pitch to a discerning panel of business experts Friday, walking away with more than $50,000 in funding and other in-kind gifts for their startups.
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Students connect with Wall of Hope cancer art project
Illinois State students are helping to shape an ambitious communitywide art project that’s weaving together deeply personal “stories of hope” from cancer patients and their families into a single display.
Alum’s book finds hidden stories along Interstate 55
Headed north to Chicago or south toward St. Louis, I-55 can be … boring. But if you look closer, you’ll discover landmarks filled with Hollywood trivia, fascinating local history, and natural beauty.
Students boost public health with flu vaccine surveys
More than 100 Mennonite College of Nursing students got some hands-on experience in public health this week, as they surveyed McLean County residents about whether they were getting the flu vaccine.
Video: Veterans Day ceremony at Illinois State
The Illinois State University campus marked Veterans Day with its annual ceremony, featuring ROTC cadets and remarks by President Timothy J. Flanagan.
Actress Rosario Dawson speaks at Latino Cultural Dinner
Actress Rosario Dawson encouraged Illinois State students to get involved by giving back Sunday at the fifth annual Latino Cultural Dinner.
TV show gives special Veterans Day gift to Illinois State student
Illinois State student Chris Aguayo is spending his first Veterans Day since leaving the Army as a mini-celebrity, after being featured on a reality TV show Sunday night.
Soccer star Stinson is CLASS act, on and off the field
Redbird soccer star Anna Stinson’s on-the-field success has been remarkable. But it was the season Stinson was forced to spend on the sidelines due to injury that shaped her into the team leader she is today and inspired her future career.
Office Hours: Digging into the farm bill talks in Congress
Agriculture Professor Emeritus Randy Winter teaches a class on ag policy that focuses on elements of the farm bill. He said he’s not optimistic a bill will be passed this year but expects it early next spring.
Student gets chance to meet President Obama–again
The last time Carly Halstead sat down with Barack Obama, they had lunch. During a White House reception Monday, she’ll have the chance to tell him what she’s been up to.