Washington, D.C., is more than just a place for politics. Just ask Illinois State University’s latest group of D.C. summer interns, who are now wrapping up their pre-professional experiences all over Washington.
Topic: Civic Engagement
Students make contacts on 7-day DC Civic Engagement Trip
Seven Illinois State University students, led by Professor Erik Rankin, traveled to the nation’s capital over the week of Memorial Day 2015.
High school students research robots, cures at ISU summer academy
Forty-seven high school students have been getting a taste of the college life this week at Illinois State through the annual Illinois Summer Research Academy.
ISU alum goes from county board to Congress
A career in public service that started while an Illinois State political science major continues for Adam Kinzinger ’00.
Adventure learning in Peru
During the 30-day experience, students interact with government officials, community leaders, organizations, and Peruvian citizens from all socioeconomic classes.
ISULeads: A dynamic leadership program
The ISULeads Leadership Certificate Program is a comprehensive leadership program offering students a structure for personalizing their college experience to develop as strong leaders and engaged citizens.
Illinois State students organize rally on budget cuts
Illinois State students are planning two trips to Springfield in the next week to raise their concerns about the impact of proposed budget cuts on higher education.
Former Peace Corps volunteers speak on panel March 25
Students and alumni from Illinois State’s Stevenson Center for Community and Economic Development who recently served with the Peace Corps will speak at noon Wednesday, March 25, in the Prairie Room of the Bone Student Center.
Video: Students reflect on Alternative Breaks Ghana trip
All over the country and all over the world, Illinois State University students are making a difference on Alternative Breaks. Here’s a closer look at one recent service trip to Ghana, Africa.
2015 Spring Speaker Series announced
The Speaker Series of Illinois State University will dedicate spring 2015 to talks that explore the politics behind the Hurricane Katrina disaster, lessons to take from World War I, the issues of being transgender, growing up in political exile and building a sustainable business culture.