Topic: International

Kinesiology faculty speak at Russian sports forum

Professor Dave Thomas; Victor Babkin, of the Russian sports ministry; and Professor Karen Dennis at the Russian Sports Forum

Illinois State University Kinesiology Professors David Thomas and Karen Dennis and board members of the Vladimir/Canterbury Sister Cities Association were invited speakers at the VI International Sports Forum: Russia—Country of Sports.

Riaz on foreign policy challenges of next president

image of Ali Riaz addressing the International Seminar Series in 2016.

Dr. Ali Riaz, University Professor and Chair of Politics and Government, presented “Foreign Policy: What Challenges Will the New President Face?” at the Fall 2016 International Studies Seminar Series, September 28.

Seeking Study Abroad correspondents

Student with penguins

The Study Abroad Office is looking for five highly motivated individuals to serve as Study Abroad correspondents for the spring 2017 semester. Study Abroad correspondents represent Illinois State abroad by sharing a series of videos throughout their study abroad experience. This volunteer opportunity allows students to share what life is like in their host country, but

Psychology student earns Fulbright Program grant

Layaly Hamayel, a first-year graduate student in the Masters in Developmental Psychology Program, has received a grant from the Fulbright Scholar Program. Hamayel worked as a research assistant at the Institute of Community and Public Health in Palestine for three years prior to coming to Illinois State University. She earned her bachelor’s degree in psychology, graduating with