Nominations for honorary degrees open, due September 15

Founders bell

Illinois State University is requesting nominations for candidates for the honorary degree. Honorary degrees may be awarded by Illinois State University in recognition of persons who have achieved a record of major distinction at the state or national level in education, public service, literature, business, fine arts, or other professions.

The first Foxtail Film Festival is coming to Normal

The outside of The Normal Theater located in Uptown Normal

It is that time of the year when students and teachers are wrapping up the final semester before summer. Their days are stressful, and it feels like they cannot get a break. Luckily, there is a free event coming to Normal that should relieve this stress.

Compeer Financial Classroom at ISU Farm ribbon cutting, October 12

People cutting a ribbon at a grand opening.

The College of Applied Science and Technology and the Department of Agriculture are sincerely grateful for the recent investment by Compeer Financial that contributed to a complete renovation of the Farm classroom. The ribbon was cut on October 12, 2021, in a formal ceremony attended by representatives of Compeer Financial, the College of Applied Science and Technology, and the Department of Agriculture.

Students share how Redbird Life improves their ISU experiences

Redbird Life

College is the time to truly discover one’s passions, and one of the easiest ways to destress from classes and build strong friendships is through involvement on campus. Redbird Life is an online platform for Illinois State University students to explore opportunities on campus through registered student organizations and events.

Retail redux: Alum embraces the shift in shopping

Sandy Shelton, regional manager for Barnes & Noble College.

Sandy Shelton would seem to have reason to worry. The 1990 Family and Consumer Sciences graduate has built her career in retail operations, gaining expertise in marketing, profit and loss management, and operations while overseeing millions in merchandise for some of the nation’s most successful retail chains.