New book explores assault on communities of color

image of book cover for The Assault on Communities of Color: Exploring the Realities of Race-Based Violence

Nicholas Hartlep is co-editor of a new book, The Assault on Communities of Color: Exploring the Realities of Race-Based Violence. The collection of essays from leading scholars across the nation offers a platform for voices of a new movement forming in the wake of race-based violence.

Welcome Week returns with inclusive sessions

Students pose with Reggie

Welcome Week sessions are dedicated to provide an inclusive environment, including the veteran’s orientation, a spirituality session, and the non-traditional student orientation.

Cultural Festival celebration July 25

logo from the Cultural Fest

The fun-filled Cultural Festival will hit the Brown Ballroom on Saturday, July 25 with everything from the Kendo Japanese sword demonstration to the Sugar Creek Cloggers, The festival is free and open to all ages.

ISU sponsors Friends Forever event

The 2014 Friends Forever delegation and American teens enjoying a fun evening at Timber Point.

Illinois State University is sponsoring a Friends Forever event at 5:30 p.m. Tuesday, July 28, at the Alumni Center. Youth leaders from Israel will speak about how they have been impacted from time spent in the United States. The event is free and open to the public.

Reactions: A new species discovered?

image of ancient human bones

Paleontologists discovered a set of bones from an ancient human in the Afar region of Ethiopia. Illinois State’s Professor of Anthropology Fred H. Smith weighs in on the researchers’ declaration that they have discovered a new species of human.

Research and Honors

Abstract photo of research

Publications, presentations, and honors from Illinois State faculty and staff.

Pilot program to recycle polystyrene

In an effort to divert more recyclable waste from landfills, Illinois State University has implemented a pilot program for recycling polystyrene (Styrofoam).