Researchers at Illinois State University and the University of Denver are working to better understand how children learn spatial measurement concepts in mathematics and science. The study results will be used to further develop national standards for mathematics education.
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Illinois State to offer Chicago M.B.A. program
Illinois State University’s MBA Program will soon begin offering classes in Chicago. The new off-campus program, tentatively set to start in February 2013, will offer a fully accredited MBA curriculum to serve business professionals.
Illinois State receives ‘STEM’ grant from governor’s office
Gov. Pat Quinn announced Friday that Illinois State University will receive a one-year $50,000 grant to lead the creation of an Energy Learning Exchange. The Exchange, a public-private partnership working toward advances in energy, will have the support of Illinois State’s Center for Mathematics, Science and Technology as well as the University’s Institute for Regulatory
Illinois State advances in U.S. News and World Report rankings
Illinois State University again placed in the top 100 public universities in the nation, advancing two spots to 83rd in the U.S. News & World Report rankings of “Best National Universities” released Wednesday.
Milner exhibit to showcase homecoming themes
Milner Library will help the campus celebrate homecoming with the exhibit “Re-Living the Celebration: A look back at the themes of ISU’s Homecoming.” The exhibit runs Sept. 15 through Oct. 31.
Illinois State enrollment matches target
For the 16th consecutive year, Illinois State University’s total fall enrollment is above 20,000. After last year’s 20-year high, enrollment has moderated to meet the university’s comfort zone of between 20,000 and 21,000 students.
Planetarium to host Cosmic Catastrophes every weekend
The Illinois State University Planetarium will present Cosmic Catastrophes, premiering Friday, Sept. 7 and running weekends through Saturday, Nov. 10. Show times are Friday evenings at 7:30 p.m. and Saturdays at 2 p.m.
Family Weekend scheduled for September 14-16
Illinois State University’s Family Weekend will be Friday through Sunday, Sept. 14-16. Coordinated by the Student Community Outreach Office of the Dean of Students Office, the weekend will include myriad events.
Board of Trustees approves two degrees
Reprinted form Media Relations at Illinois State University. Illinois State University’s Board of Trustees approved a new doctoral degree program in nursing practice and a master’s degree in anthropology. The doctor of nursing practice (DNP) program in Mennonite College of Nursing at Illinois State will prepare nurses to serve as clinical or administrative leaders and
Cardinal Court dedicated
Reprinted form Media Relations at Illinois State University. Illinois State University dedicated the new Cardinal Court apartments on August 9. Cardinal Court apartments will house 894 students, primarily sophomores, providing them an opportunity to experience apartment-style living combined with the benefits of university housing. University President Al Bowman was one of several officials to address the