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ISU alum leads Illinois Department of Human Rights

A public service career continues for Rocco Claps ’83, who was reappointed as director of the Illinois Department of Human Rights.

Illinois State plays key role in David Foster Wallace biopic

A new biopic’s portrayal of author David Foster Wallace is winning praise from two of his former colleagues at Illinois State, even if the University itself is a little lost in translation.

Video: Meet Adam Kinzinger, the only Redbird in Congress

Meet Congressman Adam Kinzinger, an Illinois State University alum who was first elected to public office while still in college.

Alum’s gifts help Milner Library remain the ‘heart of campus’

Alum David Paddock is an annual Illinois State supporter, and every year he sends a portion of his financial gift to Milner Library, one of his favorite parts of campus.

Pluto only the beginning for New Horizons

Tom Willmitch, the director of Illinois State University’s planetarium, reflects on the mission of NASA’s New Horizons.

Ask an expert: Why can’t you tickle yourself?

Have you ever had a question even the Internet couldn’t answer? Some of the Illinois State community did. And we put the University’s faculty experts to work answering their inquiries.

20 years of MHSSAA

This year marks the 20th anniversary of the Minority High School Scholars Actuarial Academy (MHSSAA), the oldest continuous academy in the nation to introduce the actuarial profession to mathematically talented high school students from underrepresented groups.

Unit: College of Arts and Sciences