A Redbird alum’s journey from protest to president

Man speaking.

Dr. George Pruitt ’68, M.S. ’70, LH.D. ’94, saw the inside of a university president’s office for the first time in the fall of 1967 when he occupied it with other members of the Black Student Association (BSA) to issue their demands to increase diversity at Illinois State University. However, this would not be his last time in a president’s office, as today he is one of longest serving university presidents nationwide.

Special Apple® bundles at TechZone through May 19

Two Apple MacBook devices with pink-purple waves displayed on the screens

We are celebrating spring with a deal on all Apple® computers this month! As an Apple-authorized vendor, TechZone is passing on savings of almost ten percent on computer and AppleCare+ bundles for a limited time to all Illinois State University students, staff, faculty, and alumni.

Senior hockey player scores unexpected friendship

Group photo

As Grayson skated around Grossinger Motors Arena in Downtown Bloomington, Kate and Paul noticed him trying to keep up with a member of the hockey team—Redbird senior construction management major Wil Kelly. Grayson and Kelly ended up skating side-by-side until the arena closed for the evening.

Recap: CAST’s 2023 Science and Technology Week

2023 Science and Technology Week

The College of Applied Science and Technology recently hosted a successful week of events celebrating advancements in the field of science and technology, and the students and professionals who make those advancements possible.

COM Week 2023: Level up your network April 10-14

Fell Hall

COM Week—a four-decade long tradition in the School of Communication—is just days away. And this year, all participants are guaranteed to level up their professional networks and skillsets.