Eight research projects involving 16 faculty members are the winners of the inaugural Dean’s Research Challenge Grants. Proposals submitted this year were required to focus on one of two themes: “Equity” or “Environment.” Recipients will deliver presentations about their research projects at a College of Arts and Sciences Research Symposium on Friday, October 11.
Unit: History
The history of history education at Illinois State University
For many years, all courses related to teaching were centered in the College of Education. However, for the Department of History, this began to change in the mid-1960s with a federal grant.
An invitation to the 2024 spring Dean’s Address and Awards Ceremony
All members of the University and Bloomington-Normal communities are invited to attend the spring 2024 College of Arts and Sciences Dean’s Address and Awards Ceremony on Thursday, April 18, 2024, at 3:30 p.m. in the Old Main Room of the Bone Student Center. A reception will follow.
Retirement reception for Dr. T.Y. Wang, May 1, 2024
The Department of Politics and Government is hosting a retirement reception honoring Dr. T.Y. Wang, chair and professor for the department, from 3:30-6 p.m. on Wednesday, May 1, 2024, in the Founders Suite inside Bone Student Center.
Dr. Touré Reed, history professor, to deliver Spring College Lecture, March 27
Dr. Touré Reed, professor of history, will deliver the Spring College Lecture on Wednesday, March 27, 2024, at 5 p.m., in the Circus Room of the Bone Student Center. His talk, “Is it Race or Racism?: Why Binary Explanations for Inequality Have Failed Black Americans,” is free and open to the public.
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.
Inside look at the recipients of the inaugural Advancing Research and Creative Scholarship program awards
Learn more about the collaborative research projects that received inaugural Advancing Research and Creative Scholarship (ARCS) program awards.
Redbird media: Latest books, recordings by #RedbirdScholars
Check out the latest books and recordings by Illinois State University faculty and staff.
Building up by digging deep: Faculty partner to break international ground at Italian archaeological dig
Drs. Lea Cline and Kathryn Jasper are conducting a multiyear archaeological dig in Italy that is being supported by Illinois State’s new Advancing Research and Creative Scholarship program.
History makers: Students research 1977 National Women’s Conference delegates
History books often highlight prominent historical figures, yet ordinary individuals can also make an extraordinary impact that shapes the course of history. Dr. Kyle Ciani’s HIS 262: History of Women in the United States class is centered around this premise.