Overhead view of Illinois State's campus

Presidential finalist open forum dates are scheduled for February 19, 22, 26, and 29. Each open forum will be held from 1:30-2:45 p.m. in the Old Main Room, Bone Student Center.

slow exposure photo of students walking through campus

Illinois State’s operating funds would increase 2% under the budget presented by Governor JB Pritzker during his State of the State and Budget Address on Wednesday, February 21, 2024. If approved by the state legislature, it would mark the third consecutive year of increased appropriations for all Illinois public higher education institutions. 

MCN Nursing Simulation Laboratory

Illinois State University’s Mennonite College of Nursing was selected as one of 12 Illinois nursing colleges to receive the Illinois Board of Higher Education FY24 Nursing School Grant Program award. The grant will provide $148,847 to purchase equipment and supplies for the simulation lab programs.

students playing Adaptapalooza's Wheelchair basketball

From goalball to wheelchair racing, members of the Illinois State University community can participate in a host of adaptive sports in the annual Adaptapalooza on Wednesday, February 28, from 5-6:30 p.m. in the Student Fitness Center.

Reggie Redbird pictured at the Birds Give Back Command Center with University Advancement on February 22, 2024.

Illinois State University’s sixth annual Birds Give Back on February 22, 2024, surpassed giving day goals and had impressive showing of support from the entire Redbird community.

Schroeder Hall

Join us for a panel discussion focusing on Native American and historical perspectives on the Oscar-nominated film “Killers of the Flower Moon.”

Redbird Esports Arena

The Missouri Valley Conference (MVC) has announced it will officially step into the world of esports. The MVC’s esports league will run from February through April for its member institutions.