Illinois State University is being recognized nationally as a Voter Friendly Campus, after intensive work over the last year and a half by the University’s Voter Engagement Coalition.
Publication: Illinois State Magazine
Chad McEvoy named College of Applied Science and Technology dean
Acting Vice President for Academic Affairs and Provost Ani Yazedjian has announced that Dr. Chad McEvoy has been named the dean of Illinois State University’s College of Applied Science and Technology, effective July 1.
Inaugural philanthropy awards presented at Gratitude Gala
On March 25 at its inaugural Gratitude Gala for donors in the 1857 Society, Illinois State University presented three awards to recognize donors’ outstanding philanthropic achievement.
OSF HealthCare, Illinois State launch initiative to transform health care
The Connected Communities Initiative (CCI) program, a partnership between Illinois State University and OSF HealthCare, will foster research, innovation, and economic development across Illinois.
Birds Give Back 2023 breaks single-day individual gifts record
In its fifth year, Birds Give Back shattered previous single-day giving records. Preliminary numbers show that Redbirds came together to raise $1,031,225 from 4,439 gifts. The previous record for individual gifts was 3,184, which was set during Birds Give Back’s third year.
Governor appoints new members to the Board of Trustees of Illinois State University
Governor JB Pritzker’s office announced that Dr. Lia Merminga and Scott Jenkins have been appointed to the Board of Trustees of Illinois State University. Their terms extend to January 15, 2029.
By the numbers: Data drives national economist’s advocacy
As the first Black woman to serve as the U.S. Department of Labor’s chief economist, alumna Janelle Jones found a national stage in her push for equity.
FirstWord: Fall 2022
As I embark on my second year as Illinois State University president, I can’t help but consider all that has changed and all we have accomplished together over the past year.
Mennonite Lab Building addition to facilitate MCN growth
Expansion of Illinois State University’s Nursing Simulation Center will provide much-needed space and allow the Mennonite College of Nursing (MCN) to enroll more students at a time when demand for nurses is high.
Women’s basketball alumna aims to keep Redbirds on upward trajectory as assistant coach
Katrina “Tri” Beck ’19, M.S. ’21, has returned to Illinois State women’s basketball team as an assistant coach.