Sasic immigrated to the United States as refugees in the last 1990s and, thanks to support from multiple private scholarships, she is having a wonderful experience at Illinois State University
Unit: Communication
Fake news: Symptom of post-truth era
The term “fake news” has become a rhetorical weapon of choice for American politicians, angry citizens, and other critics of news media.
Local Redbirds host Thanksgiving meals for international students
Redbird families open their homes to host international students on Thanksgiving.
An opportunity to travel abroad!
Go abroad with the Department of Communication Sciences and Disorders! Open to all alumni, faculty and staff.
Importance of communication education
Where has digital communication not affected our lives? New business and career opportunities have opened up in companies in all industries to hire staff for communication and other jobs that were unimaginable.
Divisive Rhetoric: The political messages limiting our democracy
The lack of unity within American politics is a growing problem. From the dysfunction in Washington, D.C., to average citizens speaking out against a broken system, the United States is becoming more divided.
A look at Nollywood with director Femi Odugbemi, October 30-31
Director, writer, and producer Femi Odugbemi will travel to Normal to help celebrate the booming Nigerian film industry (known as Nollywood) October 30-31.
Smudde interviewed on Matt Damon’s response to the Harvey Weinstein controversy
Communication Professor Peter Smudde was interviewed by The Washington Post about Matt Damon’s response to the Harvey Weinstein controversy.
GLT teams with Suspect Convictions podcast to examine 1998 Bloomington murder
WGLT, Bloomington-Normal’s public media, is partnering with the popular true crime podcast Suspect Convictions to explore the 1998 murder of a 3-year-old Bloomington girl, Christina McNeil.
Latin American and Latino/a Studies Student Spotlight: Deja Whitt
Deja Whitt, a senior public relations major, declared the Latin American and Latino/a Studies (LALS) minor just this year, but her enthusiasm for the program began much earlier. Check out our interview to learn about her experience in the minor and why she wants you to join!