Riaz writes on muzzled media in Bangladesh

Ali Riaz speaking at podium

Distinguished Professor Ali Riaz has published a commentary on the recent instances of curtailment of freedom of press and arrests of journalists in Bangladesh in the wake of coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic.

Riaz quoted in Nikkei Asian Review

image of Ali Riaz

Distinguished Professor Ali Riaz is quoted in a report in the Nikkei Asian Review, a leading Japanese news magazine, on the impacts of coronavirus (COVID-19) on Bangladeshi economy.

Simulated learning opportunities for graduate audiology students

student taking assessment on computer

“I’m so proud of our students and our clinical educators for making the quick change from in-person patient care to clinical simulations for continued student learning to meet the student’s need for clinical hours and competencies. Everyone showed tremendous levels of flexibility, grit, motivation and reflection during this time to make the best of the remote learning this spring and summer.”–Dr. Candice Osenga, Direction of Clinical Education for audiology

Dr. Ali Riaz quoted in German media

Distinguished Professor Ali Riaz

Distinguished Professor Dr. Ali Riaz was quoted in a report of the German International broadcaster Deutsche Walle (DW) on the freedom of press in Bangladesh.

Ekwonwa named Bone Scholar

Bethany Ekwonwa

Bethany Ekwonwa, a double major in political science and legal studies and a member of the Honors Program, has been selected as a Bone Scholar for 2020–2021. The Bone Scholarship is the highest award an undergraduate at Illinois State University can receive. Ekwonwa has stood out in her classes because of her excellent academic skills,