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Homecoming 2024 with Department of History alumni

students sitting on grass in front of trees lit with red and white lights

As part of our Homecoming celebrations, the Department of History is excited to welcome back two accomplished alumni.

Dr. Ali Riaz re-elected as AIBS president

Distinguished professor Ali Riaz has been re-elected as the president of the American Institute of Bangladesh Studies (AIBS) for the 2024-2028 term.

SCI-LSAMP to develop initiatives to increase diversity in Illinois’ STEM degree programs

Students in a classroom listening to a lecture

The Southern and Central Illinois Louis Stokes Alliance for Minority Participation (SCI-LSAMP), consisting of six institutions in Southern and Central Illinois, has recently been established by a grant awarded by the National Science Foundation.

Dr. Ali Riaz interviewed, quoted on Bangladesh’s new government and relations with India

Distinguished Professor Ali Riaz has been interviewed and quoted on the political situation in Bangladesh, especially about the performance and challenges faced by the interim government led by Nobel Laureate Professor Muhammad Yunus and Bangladesh’s relationship with India.

Being of service: A teacher and Army veteran inspires his students to honor those who died for their country

Le Roy High School teacher Brad Marcy ’09, M.S. ’17, engages students through the Good Cemeterian project.

Where are they now?: Nancy Lind

Nancy Lind taking a selfie with her dog Snoopy

The professor emeritus of Politics and Government returned to her hometown of Stevens Point, Wisconsin, in 2020.

Redbird alum’s career takes flight

person in pilot's attire posed in front of an airplane

Ashley Delhotal ’20 rerouted career plans on her way to becoming a pilot.

Homelessness to hope: Social work alum forms nonprofit to lift people out of poverty

woman standing at the front door of her business holding up a sign that reads "If we are not here, we are serving the community."

Inspired by her own experience, a School of Social Work alum formed a nonprofit to help lift people out of poverty.

Riaz presents at APSA, Harvard, and Yale

Dr. Ali Riaz presents as Harvard University

Distinguished Professor Ali Riaz has made presentations on democratic backsliding and reversal of the trend in Bangladesh at American Political Science Association (APSA) conference, at a panel at Harvard University and Yale University

Acclaimed poet, translator, editor Chloe García Roberts to visit Illinois State for two events, October 24

Mexican-American writer, translator, and editor Chloe García Roberts will visit Illinois State University on October 24 for two events at University Galleries.