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Topic: Academics
President Dietz’ visit to China strengthens relationships with partner universities
A delegation from Illinois State University led by President Larry Dietz visited two partner universities— Shanghai Normal University Tianhua College (Tianhua College) and Southwest University (SWU)—in China from October 24–28.
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Environmental health student receives recognition
Environmental Health student Maxwell T. Johnson was recently recognized with the United States Public Health Service Citation for his dedication and quality of services provided during his recent internship with the Indian Health Service at the Bemidji Area, Rhinelander District Office in Rhinelander, Wisconsin.
Mennonite College of Nursing earns 10-year accreditation
Illinois State University Mennonite College of Nursing received the maximum 10 years of accreditation from the Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education.
Italian connects student to roots and to peoples’ diverse backgrounds
An update from current graphic design major and minor in Italian studies and psychology, Danielle Cervelli.
Speech-language pathology student group receives award funds
The Illinois State University chapter of the National Student Speech-Language-Hearing Association (NSSLHA) recently received a check for $250.
East Asian professors, program challenge student’s thinking and approach to world
Here is an update from Jasmin Tuazon, a junior Family and Consumer Sciences (FCS) teacher education major and East Asian studies minor.
Latin American and Latino/a Studies Faculty Spotlight: Douglas Cutter
Since joining Illinois State University’s (ISU) faculty in 2002, Dr. Douglas Cutter has witnessed and supported the growth of the Latin American and Latino/a Studies (LALS) program on campus for over a decade. Check out our conversation highlights to learn about why he wants students to become politically active, travel, and join the Latin American and Latino/a Studies minor!
Politics and Government alumnus interviewed by The New York Times
Homemade guns are a growing problem, according to Mark Tallman, Ph.D., a Politics and Government alumnus interviewed by The New York Times.
