Dr. T.Y. Wang, University Professor and Chair of Politics and Government, presented “Polarization and Democratic Governance in the U.S.: Lessons for Poland and Taiwan” at the Polish-Taiwanese Conference in Warsaw, Poland, held May 24-25, 2024.
Topic: International
Dr. Ali Riaz interviewed by WGLT
Distinguished Professor Dr. Ali Riaz was interviewed by WGLT Radio on his recent co-authored book, How Autocrats Rise: Sequences of Democratic Backsliding.
School of Teaching and Learning students gain invaluable experience in non-traditional student teaching programs
Three recently graduated education majors took advantage of the PDS and Study Abroad programs offered by the School of Teaching and Learning. The PDS program gives senior education students a year-long experience in a public school that replaces the 16-week student-teaching semester. The Study Abroad student teaching program is an eight-week experience.
Leading with empathy: Graduating social workers pave the way for shifting the narrative
Learn about School of Social Work graduates Stephanie Gulik, Matthew Mann, and Shannon Rali and the path they took to where they are today.
Riaz publishes on Bangladesh’s loan request to China
Distinguished Professor Ali Riaz has published a commentary on Bangladesh’s request for a soft loan from China and its economic and political implications in the magazine Diplomat.
Redbird Legacy: Being classmates brought mother and daughter closer together
The experience of being classmates at Illinois State University only strengthened the bond between mother and daughter, Edna Milanga ’21, MBA ’23, and Benedicte Kazigwa ’23.
Class notes: Spring 2024
Keep up with what fellow alumni are doing in our class notes for the spring 2024 alumni magazine issue.
Growing hope: Alum cultivates purpose from life marred by tragedy
From the darkest depths of death and despair, Dr. Theoneste “Theo” Nzaramyimana, M.S. ’17, discovered life in a garden.
Man of many hats: Illinois State University president newest title for Dr. Aondover Tarhule
Dr. Aondover Tarhule is a highly regarded professor and academic administrator, a prolific researcher and scholar, a husband and a father. Now he’s Illinois State University’s 21st president.
University News briefs: New president confident, optimistic about future
Newly appointed President Aondover Tarhule is focused on positioning Illinois State University to “succeed, thrive, and be resilient” despite nationwide challenges facing higher education.