On April 24, 2024, the Department of Politics & Government hosted its 31st Annual Conference for Students of Political Science.
Topic: Academics
Graduating Redbirds: Public relations student ready for her next step—Harvard Medical School
Emmalynne Shumard was at her internship with University Marketing and Communications when she received the phone call informing her of her acceptance into Harvard Medical School’s master’s program in media, medicine, and health.
The history of history education at Illinois State University
For many years, all courses related to teaching were centered in the College of Education. However, for the Department of History, this began to change in the mid-1960s with a federal grant.
ReggieCon Live presents Memoirs: Ruins, Reflections, Creations, and Dreams
Memoir writing is a form of autobiographical writing where the author recounts memories from their personal life experiences. What is memoir? What do we include when we write a memoir? What do we not include?
ReggieCon Live presents Our Monsters, Ourselves: Societal Concerns through a Pop Culture Lens
Monster studies often intersect with literature, psychology, anthropology, history, and cultural studies. It explores how monsters reflect societal fears, moral issues, and psychological conflicts, making it a multidimensional field that’s intellectually stimulating.
Brittney Vietti receives Extraordinary Experiential Learning Coordinator award
Brittney Vietti, director of Enrollment Management and Undergraduate Studies for the Department of Politics and Government has been recognized as the 2023-2024 recipient of the Extraordinary Experiential Learning Coordinator award.
College of Engineering announces Dr. Matthew Aldeman as founding associate dean
Illinois State University College of Engineering has announced Dr. Matthew Aldeman as its founding associate dean of engineering, effective June 1, 2024.
Horticulture Center grows interdisciplinary collaboration during Earth Month
April is Earth Month, and Illinois State University’s campus is blossoming with opportunities to celebrate nature. The seeds for one such initiative were planted by senior environmental systems science and sustainability (ESSS) major Haley Cepek.
ReggieCon Live presents Apocalyptic Reimaginings: A Generative Flash Fiction Experiment
On Saturday, April 27, from 5-6 p.m., the English Department will sponsor the session titled Apocalyptic Reimaginings: A Generative Flash Fiction Experiment in the Circus Room at Bone Student Center.
Office of the Provost funds student success initiatives
The Office of the Provost has taken proactive steps to enhance student success initiatives at Illinois State University. Three key programs have received additional funding to meet specific needs of our students.