Gene A. Budig, the 12th president of Illinois State University, died September 8.
Former University President Gene A. Budig passes away
Publication: Illinois State Magazine
Illinois State announces strong fall 2020 enrollment
Illinois State University welcomed 3,353 freshmen to its student body for the 2020-2021 academic year. Total enrollment stands at 20,720.
Simio LLC gifts Illinois State’s College of Business $840,000 in simulation software
Real-world scenarios are being tackled by College of Business students using virtual simulation technology made available through an $840,000 grant from Simio LLC®. Management and Quantitative Methods (MQM) professor Dr. Askar Choudhury received a grant for 350 copies of Simio® Academic Edition. Choudhury uses the software when teaching undergraduate business students in an operations analytics course.
New Master of Athletic Training program continuing history of success
For nearly two decades, Illinois State University has graduated athletic trainers from the undergraduate and Commission on Accreditation of Athletic Training Education (CAATE) accredited athletic training program.
Board of Trustees approves COVID-19 testing contract
The Board of Trustees of Illinois State University approved a contract with Reditus Laboratories for COVID-19 testing.
Nominate royalty for Homecoming 2020
Plans are underway for Homecoming 2020: Redbirds in Flight, which is set for October 19-25.
Weed wizard: Professor alters plant genes to create wonder crop
Dr. John Sedbrook’s genetically mutated plant could create a positive force for the environment as well as provide additional income for farmers.
Trust through truth: Alum tackles tough metro assignments by building relationships
Illinois State alum and WDAF FOX4 reporter Zac Summers ’11 discusses the current news industry and his past working at Illinois State’s TV-10.
Redbird legacy: Like father, like son
Illinois State freshman Jalen Love learned early on the value of going to college and pursuing a degree. His parents, Larry and Betty Love, were both first-generation college students who found a home at the University.
How we met: Mary and Phil Loveall
An ordinary day on campus turned out to be anything but for Phil Loveall ’63, M.S. ’65.
