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.
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.
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 University’s Homecoming, with the theme “Get Your Groove On,” will be Oct. 1 though Oct. 7. All information on the events are online at IllinoisStateHomecoming.com. All events are open to the public free, unless a fee is noted.
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 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.
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.
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.
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.
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
