Government shutdown and federal grants

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As you likely have heard, the United States federal government has shut down due to a lapse in funding. Here’s how it may affect federal grantees and grant seekers:

ISU starts teacher education in computer science program

Professor Emeritus of Philosophy Kenton Machina

Technology Professor Anu Gokhale and Philosophy Professor Emeritus Kenton Machina are starting a program in teacher education in computer science (TECS) with the help of the National Science Foundation, which will provide $700,000 over three years for the new project.

Illinois State advances in U.S. News and World Report rankings

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Illinois State University remained in the top 200 schools in the nation, and moved up in the ranking for public universities, according to U.S. News & World Report. Among public universities, Illinois State jumped to 81st in the nation, up from 83rd last year.

Washington Monthly names Illinois State top value

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Illinois State University has been ranked among the top 50 universities in the country in Washington Monthly’s 2013 Best Bang for the Buck rankings. It is one of only two Illinois public universities to be included in the top 50.

New parking procedures for Redbird football

To ensure a smooth transition into the 2013 Redbird football season, the Illinois State Athletics Department wanted to inform fans of the new game day parking and tailgating changes that have taken place, due to the construction of the newly renovated Hancock Stadium.

MCN faculty positions available

MCN Faculty

Join us in our vision to be a premier college of nursing dedicated to improving local and global health outcomes. We invite applications for open-rank tenure-track faculty at the Mennonite College of Nursing at Illinois State University.

Digital education strategist to keynote T21Con

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The keynote speaker for the fourth annual Teaching in the 21st Century Conference (T21Con) will be David Jakes, digital learning strategist for The Third Teacher + by Cannon Design in Chicago.