Dr. Ani Yazedjian brings the totality of her person and professional experiences to the role of vice president for Academic Affairs and provost.
Experience is the best teacher: Personal journey, spirit of curiosity prepared Illinois State’s provost
Unit: College of Engineering
Building dreams: YouTubers inspiring the next generation of engineers to speak at BuildersSTAGE, October 30
Xyla Foxlin is one of three YouTube engineering creators who will present during Illinois State University’s inaugural BuildersSTAGE event, hosted by the new College of Engineering, Wednesday, October 30, starting at 1 p.m. in Braden Auditorium.
Scholarship honors past, opens doors in the College of Engineering
When donor Todd Garrison ’85, ’90, talks about his decision to create a scholarship for future engineering students, he knows the story is not just his own. Garrison comes from a family elevated through education. It’s this history that fuels his desire to expand access to engineering education at Illinois State University.
Feedback sought on Bloomington-Normal Innovation Hub
Illinois State University has been an active member of the Illinois Innovation Network (IIN) since 2019.
SCI-LSAMP to develop initiatives to increase diversity in Illinois’ STEM degree programs
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.
Grant-writing workshop for Illinois Innovation Network grants
The Office of Research and Graduate Studies will host a workshop to help faculty apply for Illinois Innovation Network (IIN) grants.
Illinois State University hosting 2024 Illinois Innovation Network Sustainability Research Conference in October
The Illinois Innovation Network (IIN) will hold its 2024 Sustainability Research Conference at the Illinois State University October 17-18.
Dr. Nesrin Ozalp is fueling innovation, empowering next generation of hydrogen experts
When Illinois State University’s new College of Engineering welcomes its first class in fall 2025, students in the Department of Mechanical Engineering will be led by Ozalp, the unit’s founding chair and a professor who believes that engineering is a calling to contribute to the betterment of the planet and the environment. Her groundbreaking research will guide her students into what should be a challenging and exciting future.
Office of International Engagement to host International Faculty Cafe events
The Office of International Engagement (OIE) will host an International Faculty Cafe once a month during the fall semester.
Connected Communities Initiative application period open until September 1, 2024
The Connected Communities Initiative (CCI) program is a partnership between OSF HealthCare and Illinois State University aimed at developing solutions to health challenges in Central Illinois. The partners are looking for new tools, techniques, and processes that remove barriers to care, enhance health and wellness education, and leverage technology to improve training and community outreach.
