Alison Bailey has been named as a College of Arts and Science Distinguished Lecturer for the 2018-19 academic year.
Unit: College of Arts and Sciences
Lab open house celebrates a year of environmental analysis, February 6
Illinois State University’s Laboratory for Environmental Analysis (LEA) will have an open house to celebrate its one-year anniversary on February 6.
Movie magician goes from Normal to a galaxy far, far away
The original “Star Wars” in 1977 changed movies forever. It changed Lane Howard too.
Ali Riaz speaks with UNB about Rohingya refugees
Ali Riaz, Distinguished Professor of Politics and Government, commented on the plan to repatriate hundreds of thousands of Rohingya refugees into Myanmar.
Too committed to fail
He almost failed the third grade. By the seventh grade, his teacher had given up on him, predicting he’d be lucky to make it through middle school. But Richard Greenfield, born with lead poisoning, never gave up on himself. On Saturday, he’ll graduate with a bachelor’s degree in politics and government. And this time, a
Peace Corps Fellow brings lessons from Ethiopia to graduate work
Fueled by her desire to serve, Alesha Klein became a Peace Corps volunteer in Ethiopia. Now in the second year of her master’s degree with the Stevenson Center for Community and Economic Development, Klein is completing her professional practice in Washington, D.C., with a focus on financial empowerment.
Fake news: Symptom of post-truth era
The term “fake news” has become a rhetorical weapon of choice for American politicians, angry citizens, and other critics of news media.
President Dietz’ visit to China strengthens relationships with partner universities
A delegation from Illinois State University led by President Larry Dietz visited two partner universities— Shanghai Normal University Tianhua College (Tianhua College) and Southwest University (SWU)—in China from October 24–28.
Italian connects student to roots and to peoples’ diverse backgrounds
An update from current graphic design major and minor in Italian studies and psychology, Danielle Cervelli.
Professor develops swallowing exercise program for seniors
Taeok Park, assistant professor in the Communication Sciences and Disorders (CSD) Department, has developed a swallowing exercise program for healthy older people.
