In an exciting endeavor to nurture the next generation of IT professionals and expand underrepresented and diverse populations in the field, Illinois State University’s School of IT is launching the Summer IT Academy.
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More than numbers: The Redbirds behind Illinois State’s large incoming freshman class
When it comes to Illinois State University’s record-setting fall 2022 class, the numbers are impressive.
Town of Normal meet and greet September 19
On Monday, September 19, from 5–6:45 p.m., Illinois State students can connect with Town of Normal City Council members and staff to learn more about the community and share issues that matter to them.
Thank-a-Donor Days returns September 14-15
On September 14 and 15, Thank-a-Donor Days will return for its fifth year of in-person celebrations. This year’s event will take place in the Bone Student Center’s Prairie Rooms 1 & 2 from 10:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. each day.
Transgender students’ struggles on a college campus
College can be challenging for any student in a multitude of ways, but for transgender students it can present additional stressors.
Hypermasculine portrayal of adolescents in media
Television, streaming services, and movies all have something in common: the concept of hypermasculinity.
Resources for taking care of your mental health during nursing school
From classes to clinicals, the life of a nursing student is a constant balancing act. Taking care of your mental health is essential to balancing it all. It will help you become a better nurse, too.
Donor experiences impact of scholarship through recipient’s letter
College of Business Dean Emerita Dixie Mills retired in 2007 from a 37-year career at Illinois State. In November 2020, a new connection to campus arrived via mail. Dr. Mills received a letter from Luke Seymour, the most recent recipient of the Dixie L. Mills Scholarship.
Four students share what receiving a scholarship means to them
Scholarships give students needed funds to pay for educational expenses, but they often end up being about more than money. For students like Julie Martinez, Andrew Terry, Grace Kinnicutt, and Ryan Hickenbottom, donor-funded scholarships offer encouragement, purpose, and drive. Read what receiving a scholarship has meant to Julie, Andrew, Grace, and Ryan.
Simio LLC gifts Illinois State’s College of Business $840,000 in simulation software
Real-world scenarios are being tackled by College of Business students using virtual simulation technology made available through an $840,000 grant from Simio LLC®. Management and Quantitative Methods (MQM) professor Dr. Askar Choudhury received a grant for 350 copies of Simio® Academic Edition. Choudhury uses the software when teaching undergraduate business students in an operations analytics course.