Julie (Boyd) Navickas’ evolving hobby as a romance novelist has been a decade in the making. When the three-time alum and current School of Communication academic advisor was an organizational communication graduate student at Illinois State, she enrolled in a scriptwriting class.
Unit: Communication
Meet the Outstanding University Teachers
Three instructors have been honored with Illinois State’s top award for teaching in 2021.
Internationalizing ISU Curriculum: Spring 2022 International Seminar Series
The spring 2022 International Seminar Series: ISU International Engagement will take place on Wednesdays from noon-1 p.m. via Zoom webinar.
Share your career success
Have you recently accepted an internship, a job, or graduate school? If so, your fellow Redbirds want to hear about it!
School of Communication’s Antiracism and Social Justice Committee seeks change for the better
As the social climate around us shifts, so must the School of Communication. One of the most important issues in the United States before and since the 2020 killings of Ahmaud Arbery, George Floyd, and Breonna Taylor, involves equity, diversity, inclusion, and access. As people see problems in the systems in place in society, we need and want to identify, challenge, and change it for the better. The School of
Fell Hall undergoes classroom improvement project
During summer 2021, Fell Hall underwent significant improvements, thanks to academic funds from Illinois State University. And the School of Communication, which holds the vast majority of classes in Fell Hall, has benefited greatly.
School of Communication celebrates 100th Homecoming, honors alumni
ISU Homecoming 2021 significant—it is the 100th anniversary. And the School of Communication has a long history with homecoming tailgates.
Dr. Kenneth Harris has radio in his blood, thanks to the School of Communication
Dr. Kenneth Harris Jr. ’84 is an alumnus who has excelled in broadcasting since graduating from Illinois State University and the School of Communication with his Bachelor of Science degree in mass communication.
The Vidette is all digital for the first time
On April 27, 2021, the final printed version of The Vidette was produced and distributed.
Fall semester on campus sees ISU community “rise above”
With students and faculty back on campus, the Illinois State University community has persevered during the COVID-19 pandemic as fall 2021 has brought new challenges and victories.