Focused on the future: Vidette, WGLT collaboration amplifies student journalists

A college student speaks into a microphone in a production studio

In January, WGLT co-located with The Vidette in a newly renovated building on West Locust Street in Normal. The three-year project resulted in a modern shared space for Illinois State University’s National Public Radio (NPR) affiliate and the University’s student media outlet to produce their award-winning local news coverage.

Day in the Life: Angelina Ruiz

A day in the life of senior public relations major Angelina Ruiz, who Regularly juggles classwork, an internship with Event Management, Dining, and Hospitality (EMDH), and a director position at the student radio station, WZND.

School of Communication inspires its faculty and students

Left to right: Dr. Lance Lippert, Dr. Rebecca Hayes, Dr. Brent Simonds, and Dr. Megan Hopper

With extensive courses, dedicated faculty, and culminating experiences that prepare students for their careers, communications majors remain a reminder of why the School of Communication is the best in the Midwest to study communication.

Graduate students to represent CAS in 3M Thesis Competition

Normal Theatre, located in Uptown Normal, will again be hosting the Three Minute Thesis Competition.

Four graduate student researchers will represent the College of Arts and Sciences in the university-wide Three Minute Thesis competition on February 29 at 6 p.m. at the Normal Theater. This event is free and open to the public. Please come and support our students!