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2025 Williams Outstanding Technology Service Award nominations now open

Provost Ani Yazedjian with Todd Thomas of the School of Information Technology, the 2024 recipient of the Williams Award.

If there is an outstanding staff member providing excellent, impactful support for students or faculty, we want to know about it! Nominations are now open for the 2025 Williams Outstanding Technology Service Award. All full-time administrative professional or civil service employees in roles supporting technology with at least four years of experience in their role or similar roles at Illinois State University are eligible to be nominated.

Vote in the November 5, 2024 General Election

A sign at the Bone Student Center polling location reads "Vote Here"

Students, faculty, and staff are highly encouraged to vote in the November 5 General Election. Find the resources you need to cast your ballot on campus.

Dr. Cheri J. Simonds to present Distinguished Professor Lecture, November 4

Distinguished Professor Cheri Simonds will present “Cursed with Knowledge: Breaking the Spell” at 5 p.m. Monday, November 4, in the Old Main Room of the Bone Student Center at Illinois State University.

Board of Trustees approves purchase of future home of College of Engineering

Property located at1709 and 1711 General Electric Road in Bloomington will serve as the home of the new College of Engineering.

The Illinois State University Board of Trustees voted during its regular meeting on Friday, October 11, 2024, to purchase the property located at 1709 and 1711 General Electric Road, Bloomington, IL, to serve as the home of the new College of Engineering. Classes will be held in this location beginning Fall 2026.

Taking a closer look – HLC Criterion 5 – Institutional Effectiveness, Resources and Planning

Students on the Quad with the Bone Student Center in the background fall 2023

In the final edition of a five-part series, we focus on the Higher Learning Commission’s Criterion 5 – Institutional Effectiveness, Resources and Planning for Illinois State’s reaccreditation.

Illinois State University and Heartland Community College collaboration helps connect Central Illinois residents with digital literacy and access

Illinois State University and Heartland Community College are proud to announce the second year of community training sessions aimed at connecting residents of 10 Central Illinois counties in the North Central Economic Region with digital education and access to broadband networks.

Taking a closer look – HLC Criterion 4 – Teaching and Learning: Evaluation and Improvement

In part 4 of a five-part series, we focus on the Higher Learning Commission’s Criterion 4 – Teaching and Learning: Evaluation and Improvement for Illinois State’s reaccreditation.

Online students building community on campus for PULSE Day

Faculty, staff, and students of PULSE gather to celebrate the day

The Department of Special Education’s Paraprofessionals Unlocking Licensure in Special Education (PULSE) program has created an active community since it was launched in May 2023. One year later, program organizers hosted the first PULSE Day on May 18th, 2024 to welcome new and current students to campus for a day of professional development and community building.

Dr. Allison Kroesch named Special Education Graduate Program Coordinator

The Special Education Department (SED) at Illinois State University is proud to announce that Dr. Allison M. Kroesch has taken on a new role as the Graduate Program Coordinator. In this position, she will work closely with current and prospective students looking to further their education, as well as develop SED’s graduate programs to better meet the needs of these students.

Educators flock to the capitol for Redbird Advocacy Day

Illinois State House and Capitol Building in Springfield, IL

On May 1st, 2024, a number of Illinois State students visited the Capitol in Springfield to meet with legislators and discuss the needs of young educators across the state. SED student ambassadors Bella Chlada and Logan Hall were among those who attended and shared their experience during Advocacy Day.