International student Prince Kessie came to Illinois State University with some trepidation about being so far from home and family. He also came with plenty of determination to pursue a graduate degree in Creative Technologies (CTK). Once here, the kindness of strangers-turned-friends has made all the difference.
Unit: Creative Technologies
Video: Students create six new games in three days during inaugural Game Jam
In just 72 hours, 25 students comprising six teams developed three new video games and three new board games during Illinois State University’s inaugural Game Jam, March 19-21.
Teen Driver Safety: Illinois State, State Farm team up to develop a VR-based driving platform
Illinois State University and State Farm Insurance are using virtual reality (VR) to make teen drivers safer.
Redbird Esports fuels collegiate coaching careers
Redbird Esports not only produces winning teams but also alumni who, as collegiate esports coaches, are building their own successful programs.
Redbird media: Latest books, recordings by #RedbirdScholars
Check out the latest books and recordings by Illinois State University faculty and staff.
Save the Date for ReggieCon Live! April 27-30, 2024
ReggieCon LIVE! 2024: Ruins, Reflections, Creations, and Dreams will be held from Saturday, April 27 to Tuesday, April 30, at Bone Student Center, University Galleries, and other locations across the Illinois State University campus.
From Budapest to Normal: GA’s online discovery of professor’s VR work leads to CTK master’s degree, lasting friendships
Sometimes the personal touch that Illinois State University is known for has a way of reaching across the globe to other continents.
Biology student wins Three Minute Thesis competition for research on decoding cancer puzzle
Sumaiya Hasan, a master’s student in the School of Biological Sciences, became the fourth biology student in the Three Minute Thesis competition’s eight-year history to win the top prize.
Wonsook Kim College of Fine Arts finalist selected to participate in the 2024 Illinois State University Three Minute Thesis Competition
Breanne Evans from the Creative Technologies program is this year’s Wonsook Kim College of Fine Arts finalist for the Illinois State University Three Minute Thesis competition.
Meet the 2024 Three Minute Thesis competition finalists
The annual Three Minute Thesis (3MT) competition will be held at 6 p.m., Thursday, February 29, at the Normal Theater in Uptown Normal.