Spring Speaker Series announced

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The Illinois State University 2013 Spring Speaker Series will run the gamut of compelling topics from national experts. Here is the lineup.

Roberta Trites named Distinguished Professor of 2013

Illinois State University President Al Bowman has appointed English Professor Roberta Trites of the College of Arts and Sciences as a Distinguished Professor at Illinois State. The honor will be awarded at the Founders Day Convocation February 21.

President Bowman announces retirement

Al Bowman delivers the 2012 State of the University

After a career spanning 34 years at Illinois State University, the last nine as the 17th president, Al Bowman announced he will step down following the search for a new president.

Matchbox Twenty to play Braden show in February

Matchbox Twenty

Emblem/Atlantic recording group Matchbox Twenty has announced the first leg of their eagerly awaited North American headline tour. The multiplatinum rock band’s tour will make a stop at Braden Auditorium in Normal on February 6, 2013.

Phillip Phillips to open for Matchbox Twenty at Braden

An opening act has been announced for the Matchbox Twenty concert at Braden Auditorium at Illinois State University on February 6, 2013. Phillip Phillips, the winner of the 11th season of American Idol and the singer/songwriter of the hit song “Home” will open for Matchbox Twenty.