During the 2020 Census, Redbirds should be counted in Normal, Illinois, and not at their permanent addresses. An accurate Census count helps ensure that both the Town of Normal and McLean County receive the federal funding they need to support the infrastructure used by Illinois State students.
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Tristan Bixby uses family trauma as motivation, earns McLean County Full Tuition Scholarship
Motivated by her brother’s experience, an Illinois State freshman has worked to make a difference and help others have their voice heard.
Claire Meyer’s spirit leads her to McLean County Full Tuition Scholarship
Claire Meyer is excited to be a Redbird. And that spirit helped her co-found an organization that gave back to the local community.
Meet the first-ever McLean County Full Tuition Scholarship winners
What does it mean to be a Redbird? It starts with Illinois State University’s core values, and a group of seven freshmen is being recognized for embracing those values before even arriving on campus.
Nursing students take on next kids’ health challenge through America’s Promise
America’s Promise has brought Illinois State University nursing students to local schools to help improve oral health.
Social work policy experts bring real life to master’s course
Social Work 456: Child and Family Policy is a master’s course designed to explore existing and proposed policies on both a local and federal level that address social issues relating to children and families.
Insurance insures prosperity: ISU researchers work to protect Ghanaian farmers
Katie School of Insurance and Financial Services faculty and students are working to create microinsurance products (low-cost insurance designed for individuals with low incomes) that would provide support and peace of mind for Ghanaian farmers.
Students boost public health with flu vaccine surveys
More than 100 Mennonite College of Nursing students got some hands-on experience in public health this week, as they surveyed McLean County residents about whether they were getting the flu vaccine.
Illinois State plays key role in new legal aid program
The legal system is tough to navigate, especially if you can’t afford an attorney or have never stepped foot in a courthouse. Now, a new program aided by three Redbirds is making it a little easier.
As program turns 40, criminal justice alum bolsters internship program
Now, as the Department of Criminal Justice turns 40 this year, Randy Macak is teaching the next generation of probation officers as deputy director of McLean County Juvenile Probation.