The private papers of Henry Ringling North, who helped run the “Greatest Show on Earth” for years, now have a home at Milner Library.
Private papers of Henry ‘Buddy’ Ringling North donated to Milner Library
Topic: Research
Illinois State hosts 25th annual Conference for Students of Political Science
The Department of Politics and Government of Illinois State University held the 25th annual Conference for Students of Political Science on April 21, 2017, at the Bone Student Center.
Graduate Students receive assistance from International Women’s Organizations
Bich Tran and Natalie Rothbauer both received assistance from international women’s organizations.
Highlights from the Midwest Association of Graduate Schools annual meeting
The Midwestern Association of Graduate Schools (MAGS) recently held their 73rd annual meeting in Indianapolis, Indiana. Illinois State University was well represented at the meeting in multiple ways.
New book explores ‘true’ Japan on the edge of a Brazilian forest
For her new book, Nobuko Adachi examines the inhabitants of the Japanese commune of Kubo, sitting at the edge of a Brazilian forest.
Redbird scholars March for Science
Illinois State faculty members and students from across campus attended the March for Science in Normal, which ended on the University’s Quad, and one that attracted more than 40,000 people to downtown Chicago.
Scientists on the March!
Earth Day 2017 found scientists and their supporters marching and speaking out for facts and evidence-based policy decisions on a global scale, with more than 610 marches worldwide
Center for Child Welfare and Adoption Studies receives $250,000 to help youth in foster care reach college
With grants totaling $250,000 from DCFS and a private donor, Illinois State’s Center for Child Welfare and Adoption Studies is establishing a First Star Academy at the University, which will help prepare high school-aged youth in foster care for college.
Longview Foundation funding inquiry application deadline June 6
The Longview Foundation is accepting funding inquiry applications for its next review cycle. The submission deadline is June 6, 2017.
Professor receives prestigious Mellon Fellowship
Illinois State University’s Professor of History Amy Wood received a prestigious Andrew W. Mellon Fellowship that will support her study of the nation’s evolving attitudes toward criminals.
