Blaxploitation films from the 1970s are the focus of an Honors Exploration and public film series led this semester by Dr. Stanford Carpenter and Dr. Eric Wesselmann ‘03, M.A. ’05.
Topic: Academics
Thomas receives the 2024 Williams Outstanding Technology Service Award
Todd Thomas from the School of Information Technology was honored at the annual University Teaching and Learning Symposium in January.
Civil Rights scholar Sherrilyn Ifill: ‘Dream something better for our country’
The U.S. is facing a democratic crisis, according to civil rights lawyer and scholar Sherrilyn Ifill. She shared her dire concerns, with hope for the future, Friday, January 26, during the sold-out Martin Luther King Jr. Cultural Dinner in the Bone Student Center’s Brown Ballroom.
Dr. Kyle Miller works to make Bloomington-Normal Father-Friendly
Dr. Kyle Miller, professor of child development in the School of Teaching and Learning, leads a research initiative and helps support a subsequent family support program in the Bloomington-Normal community, focusing on the needs of fathers.
Anthropology professor, Creative Technologies student create a ‘Maya Talking Forest’
Through a combination of anthropologic research and digital technology, it’s now possible to experience an immersive, 3D representation of a Guatemalan forest inhabited by the Kaqchikel people as it was more than 300 years ago.
Meet the 2023 Outstanding University Teaching Awards honorees
Acting Provost Dr. Ani Yazedjian presented awards to the 2023 Outstanding University Teaching Award winners in January.
Defying gravity: KNR student Alana Laster’s journey from Florida to ISU gymnastics
Alana Laster’s journey into gymnastics began at the tender age of three, inspired by a Pre-K activity that sparked her love for tumbling. Since then, her commitment to the sport grew gradually, leading her to choose ISU for its gymnastics program.
Wheeler Scholarship recipient Kelli Wielgus’s journey to the PULSE program
Kelli Wielgus is currently enrolled in the Department of Special Education’s Paraprofessionals Unlocking Licensure in Special Education (PULSE) program with the support of the Wheeler Foundation.
Illinois State creates dual pathway to leadership for special education professionals
Illinois State University offers special education teachers a new, convenient path to leadership for P-12 schools.
“Work hard and be a good person”: Acting alum finds success in career, life
Pat Healy ’93 has racked up more than 100 acting credits, including a recent role in the Academy Award-nominated Killers of the Flower Moon.