In a few short years, Illinois State has built a powerhouse esports program that has made the University a destination for a massive national and international population of prospective students who may have never known about the school otherwise.
Still running on adrenaline from coaching Ohio State in the NCAA Tournament two days prior while simultaneously beginning his new role as Illinois State’s head men’s basketball coach, Ryan Pedon paused to chat with a new colleague who was on a similarly chaotic ride—newly hired head volleyball coach Allie Matters.
Illinois State leads the Illinois Tutoring Initiative, with an initial goal to provide math and reading tutors to thousands of students in grades three through eight.
History is being repeated at Illinois State University as creation of a College of Engineering advances following approval in the spring by the Illinois Board of Higher Education (IBHE) and ISU’s Board of Trustees (BOT).
After retiring a second time, Alumna Patti (Sarles) Hart reflects on her retirement experience, and offers advice for a successful retirement.
Illinois State University alum Dr. Robert Shorty is doing the right thing as Nike’s director of global diversity, equity, and inclusion team.
Dr. J. Michael Durnil ’83, M.S. ’84, was surprised by the response to The E.W. Scripps Company announcing he would serve as the executive director of the Scripps National Spelling Bee last spring. He was soon interviewed by The New York Times, The Washington Post, and on National Public Radio.
Born nearly 30 years before Title IX—legislation passed in 1972 that prohibits sex-based discrimination in federally funded education programs and activities—Dr. Jill Hutchison is among a revolutionary cohort of trailblazing women from Illinois State who dedicated themselves to rewriting the national narrative of women’s athletics.
Illinois State University Chemistry Professor Dr. Shawn Hitchcock receives national recognition.
William Shakespeare wrote that the world is a stage, and all humans are actors on it. Elisabeth Good ’15 became convinced at an early age that some have only been invited as spectators, specifically individuals with a disability.
