Dr. Ani Yazedjian brings the totality of her person and professional experiences to the role of vice president for Academic Affairs and provost.
Experience is the best teacher: Personal journey, spirit of curiosity prepared Illinois State’s provost
Topic: Diversity
Class notes: Winter 2025
Keep up with what fellow alumni are doing in our class notes for the winter 2025 alumni magazine issue.
Houses on hold: Redbirds seek solutions to problem with many causes
The housing shortfall and skyrocketing home price Central Illinois is largely representative of what’s happening across the country.
Healing vibes: World-renowned vibraphonist seeks a new audience as a music therapist
Jazz wunderkind Thaddeus Tukes is playing for a new audience as a student in Illinois State’s music therapy master’s program.
Born accessible: Redbird scholar addresses inequalities in STEM education
Special Education faculty member Natalie L. Shaheen is conducting National Science Foundation-funded research to make classrooms “born accessible.”
University News briefs: Implementation of new strategic plan begins
Illinois State University’s new strategic plan, Excellence by Design: 2024-2029, aims to build on past successes while seizing new opportunities.
Athletics briefs: Indoor facility renamed OSF HealthCare Athletics Training Center
The latest partnership between Illinois State and OSF HealthCare has led to the renaming of the OSF HealthCare Athletics Training Center.
Sensory pod increases access for neurodivergent students at Milner Library
This semester, Milner Library added a unique looking set of furniture to the northeast corner of the fourth floor, which is designated as the quiet floor. This “sensory pod” combines adaptive chairs, low lighting, and a circular partition to minimize visual distractions.
ISU in Conversation Series creates space for community dialogue
Senior marketing major Ella Sharp, a participant in this fall’s ISU in Conversation Series, is using her voice to help fellow students find community and be heard.
International Student and Scholar Services advisor wins NAFSA Region V Award
International Student and Scholar Services (ISSS) Advisor Tyler Yozze was awarded the Region V New Professional Award at the recent NAFSA: Association of International Educators Regional Conference.
