In 2018 Dr. Roy D. Magnuson completed a user-friendly version of solsticeVR, a virtual reality tool that enables users to compose music. While his work on the “musical sandbox” proved to be a success, just one year later, development on an offshoot of this project began: a virtual reality tool conducting.
Nicole McCoy, a registered nurse of 11 years, is pursuing a master’s degree as a family nurse practitioner at Illinois State. “I am excited to explore different areas in nursing outside of my current expertise and explore how I can best serve my community in the future,” she said.
The Rollie and Mary Mercer Endowed Scholarship was established in 2018 by Mary Mercer in memory of her husband Rollie. The endowment supports a student-athlete in the Illinois State football program. Preference is given to an offensive player who demonstrates a team-first attitude.
Milner Library is now accepting applications for its 2022 Circus and Allied Arts Collection Fellowship.
Dr. Charlotte Talkington ’61 is a loyal university supporter. She retired in 1994 after more than 30 years as faculty in the Department of Family and Consumer Sciences. Talkington solidified her support for the department in 2001 by establishing the Charlotte E. Talkington Professional Development Fund in Family and Consumer Sciences.
This semester, Mennonite College of Nursing launched a brand new podcast, “MCN On Air.”
During summer 2021, Fell Hall underwent significant improvements, thanks to academic funds from Illinois State University. And the School of Communication, which holds the vast majority of classes in Fell Hall, has benefited greatly.
Elementary education graduate Elaina Quilty ’21 is a recipient of the Dr. Stewart L. Adams Endowed Scholarship, awarded to support those who plan to become teachers. Quilty told her scholarship donor, “People like you inspire me to be the best student I can be.”
DART Online and TOP can help instructors improve learning in online or mostly online courses.
A $500,000 gift to Illinois State University from Barbara Efaw ’59 and family will help establish a new success center for education students. The center, which will be named the Barbara and Larry Efaw Center for Educator Excellence, is scheduled to open in the spring in DeGarmo Hall.
