Reactions: The resignation of Rep. Aaron Schock

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The resignation of Rep. Aaron Schock has filled the airwaves and Internet with pictures of his travels, clothes and photo shoots. Professor of Communication Joseph Zompetti has studied how the American public can view politicians as celebrities.

School of Theatre and Dance to stage Pride and Prejudice

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The School of Theatre and Dance at Illinois State University will present Pride and Prejudice, adapted by Joseph Hanreddy and J.R. Sullivan from the novel by Jane Austen, opening Thursday, March 26, and running through Saturday, April 4.

ISU in the News

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Hear about Kendra Paitz’s work on a new exhibition. Angelo Capparella talks eagles and the Chicago Tribune marks Illinois State’s research contributions.

Leading the next generation of opera singers

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Young opera singers from around the world will be on the Illinois State University campus this summer to stage works by Rossini and Ravel with the Midwest Institute of Opera.

NIH awards Bowden, Paitz $425,000 to study BPA

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The National Institutes of Health awarded Illinois State University Professor of Biological Sciences Rachel Bowden and post-doctoral researcher Ryan Paitz a $425,000 grant to study the chemical BPA.

Research and Honors

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Publications, presentations, performances and more from Illinois State faculty and staff.

Drawing: An Act of Resistance

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Clément Baloup, a cartoonist of Vietnamese and French heritage, explores the mass migration of 2 million Vietnamese in his talk, Drawing: An Act of Resistance, at 7 p.m. Wednesday, March 18.