Laura Trendle Polus has been the news director at Illinois State’s student TV station for over 20 years.
Unit: College of Arts and Sciences
Graduating Redbirds: Getting a B inspired Enrique Aguirre’s A+ college career
A first-generation college student and Robert G. Bone Scholarship recipient, Enrique Aguirre is the next to be highlighted in the “Graduating Redbirds” series.
Public relations major Dani Hartmann wins The MVP Game
Jeopardy. Family Feud. Wheel of Fortune. These are some of the most popular game shows on television. While millions of viewers have seen these shows, a more niche audience tunes in to watch The MVP Game on the Marquee Sports Network.
Illinois State group visits Indian and Thai universities
Executive Director Dr. Roopa Rawjee and Director of International Admissions Kayla Carroll from the Office of International Engagement (OIE) were joined by College of Business (COB) Dean Dr. Ajay Samant and Associate Dean Dr. Terry Noel for a visit to universities in India and Thailand. College of Arts and Sciences (CAS) Dean Dr. Heather Dillaway joined the group in Thailand.
Biology major Grace Crowe wins Best Poster Presentation Award
Grace Crowe, a junior majoring in biology’s physiology, neuroscience, and behavior sequence, won the Best Poster Presentation Award at the 2023 Chicago Area Undergraduate Research Symposium (CAURS).
Graduating Redbirds: With an eye toward social justice, sociology major earns degree while helping others find academic success
When Ki’Ambri Edwards graduates this spring, the people she loves the most will be looking on with pride.
Dr. Ali Riaz quoted in The Guardian on media freedom in Bangladesh
Distinguished Professor Ali Riaz has been quoted in The Guardian in a report on media freedom in Bangladesh.
AuD and SLP grad students present at the Senior Professionals of Illinois State annual dinner
CSD graduate students presented the results of the semester-long Cognitive Hearing Education Series at the Senior Professionals of ISU annual dinner.
Webber takes part in National Center for Faculty Development and Diversity program
Professional development in higher education is about more than workshops and training, noted Dr. Julie Webber, who recently took part in the Faculty Success Program through the Office of the Provost.
Innovation Consulting Community students research effects of climate change on Midwest agriculture
A team of three Innovation Consulting Community (ICC) students combined their cross-disciplinary expertise to study the effects of climate change on Midwest farming for agriculture cooperative Growmark.