The first cohort of around 60 international students recruited by INTO University Partnerships arrived on the Illinois State campus to start their journey as Redbirds in August.
Publication: Identity
Sociology professor Anne Wortham retires
Anne Wortham, who retired this summer, shared with students her diverse set of experiences, including service as a Peace Corps volunteer and as a journalist.
Black Colleagues Association Homecoming weekend featuring Kindred the Family Soul
BCA is bringing out the soul and energy during Homecoming with a special concert by Kindred the Family Soul. Alumni, students, and the community are invited to attend.
Food pantry for students opens
When listing the struggles facing college students, people tend to think of homesickness or studying stress—many never consider hunger. A new student food pantry hopes to respond to a growing need.
MASAI mentor program updates aim to assist student retention
Updates to the Mentoring and Academic Scholarship Achievement Initiative will help address students’ needs and goals.
Pipeline builds new partnership with Latinos Progresando
The Chicago Teacher Education Pipeline will launch a new partnership with Latinos Progresando, a community-based organization in Chicago’s Little Village neighborhood.
A year of diversity initiatives at Illinois State
Over the past year, Illinois State continued its ongoing work toward diversity and inclusion with initiatives, programs, and events.
Exploring Chicago’s Mexican and Puerto Rican museums
An ISU delegation traveled to Chicago Friday to explore connections with Mexican and Puerto Ricans museums and communities.
Quast recognized for research on kindergartners’ perceptions of race
Erin Quast earned honors for her research helping future teachers engage young students in dialogues surrounding diverse books.
Porter honored with alumni award for LGBTQ+ support
Cinnamon Porter was named the recipient of the 2018 Barb Dallinger Alumni Stole Award. The award honors an Illinois State University graduate who advocates and supports the LGBTQ+ community.