Iraq War vet turns tragedy into comedy

Steve Rice onstage at Laugh Factory

In December 2003, a roadside bomb in Iraq turned U.S. Army 1st Lt. Stephen Rice’s left foot into hamburger. Nine years later, Rice ’02 was onstage at the Laugh Factory in L.A. joking about it.

$10M grant for urban teacher education

Teacher with students

Illinois State University’s College of Education and Chicago Teacher Education Pipeline (CTEP) have been awarded a $10 million grant by the U.S. Department of Education to expand teacher education programs in urban, high-need communities in Chicago and urban districts in Central Illinois.

Service with a smile

leading a fitness class

For Jada Woodley, service is a way of life. She has worn many hats while working with Campus Recreation, serving in several capacities during her time at the Student Fitness Center.