To this day, when some alums see the new “Gladly we learn and teach” motto on Illinois State’s seal it’s enough to reopen a long-closed debate.
The controversy behind Illinois State’s evolving motto
Publication: Features
Our record fundraising year: Soaring to new heights
With the bolstering of donor dollars, Illinois State University’s pledge to preserve the personalized and comprehensive educational experience Illinois State provides is firmly in place.
Everything counts: Scholarship honors math-lover’s legacy
This year’s Pi Day had extra significance at Illinois State, not just because the year allowed the day to be celebrated to its fourth decimal place (3/14/15), but because it marked the awarding of the first two Lee Ann Murray Everything Counts Scholarships.
From soldiers to students: How ISU supports veterans
Illinois State’s ongoing commitment to service men and women is not surprising to those who know the University’s history. The tradition of military support goes back to the 1800s.
Coach Spack’s plan and patience elevate Redbird football
Arriving at Illinois State in 2009, Brock Spack has transformed the Redbird program into a championship subdivision power that came tantalizingly close to its first national championship earlier this year in Frisco, Texas.
Talent beyond teaching: Campus jobs outside the classroom
Tell someone you work at the University and the same question is consistently asked: Do you teach? About 1,400 do at Illinois State, but many others are needed away from the classroom in jobs that are often unusual.
Alum on a mission to change the future of fast food
In the nation’s battle against obesity, fast food carries the title of public enemy No. 1. A former McDonald’s executive, Mike Donahue ’80 is challenging that reality with LYFE Kitchen.
Alumni magazine’s Then and Now Quiz results
Illinois State readers were asked in the November 2014 issue to answer the same set of questions about their time on campus. The response was overwhelming, allowing for a snapshot of specific eras.
ISU launches innovative program to bridge communication gap in health care
Several studies have shown that poor communication among health care workers has hurt patients, resulting in their deaths in some cases. Illinois State University is trying to fix the problem by bridging the communication gap between students before they enter their health care professions.
Video: Black Colleagues scholarship helps future teacher
Freshman Daniel Jackson wants to be the best teacher he can be, so he chose Illinois State. Last fall Jackson was awarded one of several scholarships offered by the Black Colleagues Association.
