Illinois State University’s Accreditation Steering Committee and work team members continue through the process toward the University’s reaccreditation through the Higher Learning Commission, with several important events coming up this spring.
Topic: Academics
Kaetrena Davis Kendrick to deliver Bryant Jackson Lecture at Milner Library
Illinois State University’s Milner Library will host Kaetrena Davis Kendrick as the Bryant Jackson lecturer on Thursday, April 11, at 10 a.m. on the library’s second floor. A reception will follow the lecture. The lecture and reception are free and open to the public.
The Q&A with Dr. Thomas Keyser: What role will research serve in the new College of Engineering?
Dr. Thomas Keyser, founding dean of Illinois State’s College of Engineering, explains what role research will serve in the new college.
Student’s study explores how well-being of nurses affects pediatric patient care
Kate Peterson saw firsthand how important the well-being of nurses is to the care of patients while working as a pediatric nurse in a Peoria hospital.
Building up by digging deep: Faculty partner to break international ground at Italian archaeological dig
Drs. Lea Cline and Kathryn Jasper are conducting a multiyear archaeological dig in Italy that is being supported by Illinois State’s new Advancing Research and Creative Scholarship program.
IT professor to use satellite technology to track neighborhood inequality
Dr. Will Lewis’ innovative use of satellites to investigate inequality was awarded funding from Illinois State’s new Advancing Research and Creative Scholarship program. He and his students have also been working to establish a cube satellites program at Illinois State.
Illinois State researchers help propel clean energy revolution
A trio of Illinois State University professors have been at the forefront of renewable energy development.
Mock Trial Team ends a successful 2023-24 season
During the second weekend in March 2024, the mock trial team participated in the Opening Championship Rounds (ORCS) of the American Mock Trial Association’s national tournament in Geneva.
Honors Exploration era: Students analyze the storytelling of Taylor Swift
Students Honors Exploration course about Taylor Swift’s lyricism
History makers: Students research 1977 National Women’s Conference delegates
History books often highlight prominent historical figures, yet ordinary individuals can also make an extraordinary impact that shapes the course of history. Dr. Kyle Ciani’s HIS 262: History of Women in the United States class is centered around this premise.