I write to you today with a new title but the same mission to serve Illinois State University to the best of my abilities.
FirstWord: Spring 2024
Topic: Technology
Former Redbird races to launch VR sports app
Redbird track and field alum Aneel Gillan won the Startup Showcase after developing a virtual reality sports app.
Class notes: Spring 2024
Keep up with what fellow alumni are doing in our class notes for the spring 2024 alumni magazine issue.
Alumni Association offers virtual engagement
The Illinois State University Alumni Association strives to provide lifelong learning and career development opportunities with programs that are easily accessed no matter a Redbird’s location.
Discount on ANY Apple® computer when purchased with AppleCare+ at TechZone
TechZone is excited to announce we are offering a discount on all Apple® computers purchased with AppleCare+ at TechZone. The deal is available to all Illinois State University students, staff, faculty, and alumni.
School of IT hosts MAD Contest 2024
School of Information Technology students competed in the 13th annual Mobile Application Development (MAD) Contest, sponsored by State Farm.
Revitalizing the Department of Special Education’s SEAT Center
The Department of Special Education’s SEAT Center is fundraising to continue efforts for supporting students’ knowledge of inclusive classroom practices.
Illinois State celebrates successful launch of and transition to Canvas
On Monday, April 15, faculty and staff members from across campus gathered for a celebratory luncheon to close out the formal project of bringing Canvas, the new learning management system, to Illinois State University.
ISU forms committee to explore responsible use of artificial intelligence
Illinois State University has formed the Committee on the Responsible Use of Artificial Intelligence to create a strategic plan concerning the ethical usage of AI and to collaboratively address its increasing prevalence and adoption.
John Scott’s journey to becoming a community leader: A journey of service
Raised in University Park, Illinois, John Scott credits his family for having a huge impact on who he is today. Having several brothers and sisters that are all creative had a positive impact on the people around him. John says, “My family has a mindset of going the extra mile, never giving up, being passionate about your work and doing so even if no one is watching.”
