September is National Recovery Month

clock in front of Old Union

According to Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA) in 2011, substance use disorders are a significant concern among college students, with rates of misuse tripling from adolescence (7 percent) to early adulthood (20 percent). Students aged 18–22 who are enrolled full time in colleges are more likely to indicate current, binge, or heavy

Festival ISU, August 31

John Davenport poses with students

The annual Festival ISU will take over the Quad from 10 a.m.-3 p.m. on Thursday, August 31. 

A year of diversity initiatives

A montage of images in the new Rosa Parks Room in Watterson Residence Hall. Photo courtesy of the Library of Congress.

Over the past year, Illinois State celebrated diversity in myriad ways, from events and exhibits, to the task force dedicated to improving inclusion on campus.