Larry Lyons took over as Illinois State athletics director July 1, leading the department after 26 years as one of its most effective role players. Now, the longtime Redbird is plotting his own renaissance.
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Office Hours: FAQ on the state’s new concealed carry law
STATEside asked Illinois State’s Director of Legal Studies Thomas McClure to help explain the ins and outs of the new concealed carry law, and what it means for Illinois residents.
Professors: The 6 books you should read this summer
What are you doing with your summer vacation? Illinois State alumni are likely finding some extra free time during these warm months to catch up on some good reads. But it can be hard to choose with so many books out there. So STATEside asked six professors from diverse backgrounds to make some recommendations that
Q-and-A: Alum actor Lindsay Smiling headlines Illinois Shakespeare Festival
STATEside met up with veteran actor Lindsay Smiling, a 1999 Illinois State graduate, who is performing in the Illinois Shakespeare Festival this summer.
Big need for Big Data powers LEAPForward tech project
The multiyear LEAPForward initiative is Illinois State University’s largest step yet into the emerging world of Big Data.
Music ed alumna masters jiu-jitsu in US military
For U.S. Army Staff Sgt. Megan Lomonof, a 2005 alumna, a superior aptitude in music opened the door to superior martial arts mastery.
Alum leads team to Special Olympics Summer Games
Amanda Rickenberg enrolled at Illinois State for its education program, and her decision to become a special education major was an easy one, motivated in part by personal experience.
Most delicious Avanti’s memories from our alumni
Illinois State magazine this month asked Illinois State alumni to share their favorite memory from Avanti’s–and wow, did you deliver.
Two alums finally cross paths-1,200 miles away from ISU
Russ Diamond and Steve Kluever grew up on the same street, in the same small Central Illinois city, went to the same schools, then went to the same University, and even ended up in similar careers.
Touched by tornado’s impact, students trek to Oklahoma
Illinois State seniors Calvin Lynch and Nick Streicher couldn’t sleep.