Inside Look: Dr. Jo Ann Rayfield Archives

April Anderson in the archives

The Dr. Jo Ann Rayfield Archives, housed in a large warehouse a few miles from campus, holds a trove of historical artifacts that paint a vivid portrait of the University since its founding.

Inside look at ISU’s Heating Plant

Employee looks at Heating Plant

Built in 1916 and nestled against Schroeder Hall, the Heating Plant has experienced dramatic change. Today the plant heats more than 2,527,000-square-feet of classrooms, residence halls, office space, and other academic buildings.

Photos: Inside Look at Redbird locker room

Players hang out in locker room

More than just a place to change into their uniforms and receive pep talks before games, the locker room is a key part to the Illinois State student-athletes’ success on the court and off the court.