Illinois State University’s spring commencement ceremonies will be held Friday and Saturday, May 12 and 13.
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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.
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.
Illinois State student honored as 2017 Newman Civic Fellow
Lindsey Earl, a graduate student in anthropology, is the first Illinois State University student to be named a Newman Civic Fellow with Campus Compact.
Board of Trustees to meet April 8
The Board of Trustees of Illinois State University will hold a special meeting at 9 a.m. Saturday, April 8. The purpose of the meeting is to discuss university budget issues. No resolutions will be considered.
Gamma Phi Circus spring shows in Redbird Arena, April 7-8
With the theme of “Gamma Phi Circus on Broadway,” Illinois State University’s Gamma Phi Circus will present its spring shows April 7-8.
Actor Gary Cole to speak at College of Fine Arts commencement
Actor Gary Cole has been selected as this year’s College of Fine Arts spring commencement speaker.
Stephens appointed VP for Finance and Planning
Illinois State University President Larry Dietz has appointed Daniel Stephens as vice president for the Division of Finance and Planning, effective April 3.
Illinois State a Transfer Honor Roll institution
Illinois State University has once again been named to Phi Theta Kappa’s Transfer Honor Roll, which identifies four-year colleges and universities that offer exemplary support for community college transfers.
U.S. News & World Report recognizes Illinois State graduate programs
Illinois State University is included in U.S. News & World Report’s 2018 edition of the Best Graduate Schools rankings.