Illinois State University will be celebrating Homecoming from October 16-22. Redbird football kicks off at 2 p.m. Saturday, October 21, in Hancock Stadium.
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Topic: Top News
New book highlights historical treasure of university archives
A new book from the Dr. JoAnn Rayfield Archives explores more than the history of campus buildings in images. It delves into the rich story of the University. It is available online and wherever books are sold.
President Dietz delivers State of the University Address
President Larry Dietz outlined initiatives for the coming academic year and praised the extended University community for its role in Illinois State’s ongoing success.
Illinois State University receives $1 million gift for scholarships
A $1 million gift is establishing a new scholarship program at Illinois State University to help students who have faced significant financial or personal challenges, including having an incarcerated parent or having been in foster care.
Illinois State University launches comprehensive campaign
Illinois State University today publicly announced its most ambitious comprehensive fundraising campaign, Redbirds Rising: The Campaign for Illinois State.
Illinois State named one of the best public universities in the nation
U.S. News & World Report declared Illinois State University as one of the best public universities in the nation in the annual higher education rankings, placing 83rd in the country for public universities.
Illinois State University continues a strong enrollment trend
Illinois State University welcomed 3,352 new freshmen to campus for the 2017-2018 academic year. The University’s total enrollment stands at 20,784 students. The official enrollment figures were computed after the 10th day of classes.
Physics professors named among top in nation
The Research Corporation for Science Advancement named Illinois State University’s Rainer Grobe and Q. Charles Su as two of the top physics scholars in the country with the awarding of the Singular Exceptional Endeavor of Discovery (SEED) grant.
Illinois State University private gift support over $21.4 million in FY17
Illinois State University raised more than $21.4 million in private support during fiscal year 2017, marking the University’s third consecutive year surpassing $21 million in funds raised and the third best fundraising year on record at Illinois State.
Geology Field Camp receives excellence award
Illinois State University’s Geology Field Camp was named the 2017 Geological Society of America/ExxonMobil Camp Excellence Award recipient.
