Connected Communities Initiative application period open until September 1, 2024

An image of a doctor pressing a tablet with hexagon shapes containing medical symbols floating in the foreground

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.

Incoming freshman helps Teen Art Group curate University Galleries exhibit

Angeline stands in the middle of the gallery floor, art installations behind and to either side of her.

As a senior at Bloomington High School, Manalo was part of University Galleries’ Teen Art Group. The program introduces young artists to the world of art exhibits and curation by allowing them to create, curate, and display an art collection, all while providing unique professional experiences.