In the News, July 2024

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Highlights of stories about Illinois State University experts and initiatives appearing in the media.    

HR news and notes for July 2024

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HR news and notes features benefit choice election info, tuition waiver guidance, leadership certificate program and policy updates.

Governor signs FY25 state budget

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Illinois State’s operating funds will increase 2% in FY25. Governor JB Pritzker signed the budget on Wednesday, June 5, 2024.

Chang, Solanki, and Stein named 2024 Researchers to Know

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The Illinois Science and Technology Coalition (ISTC) has named three Illinois State University professors as Researchers to Know. Dr. Isaac Chang, Dr. Pranshoo Solanki, and Dr. Wolfgang Stein were selected for demonstrating excellence in their field.

ISU Planetarium presents Flight Adventures

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The Illinois State University Planetarium is pleased to offer the full-dome show, Fight Adventures, running May 29 through July 12, 2024. Show times are Wednesdays at 2 pm and Fridays at 7:30 pm. There is no show on June 19, 2024.