Andrew Hartman, Illinois State University professor of history, offers a nuanced answer to the question, Why is higher education so liberal?
Unit: History
Shirley Steinberg to speak on supporting youth, September 4
Shirley Steinberg, a research professor of critical youth studies at the University of Calgary, will lead a conversation about youth and the challenges of intergenerational communication and relationships.
Explore new exhibits at Milner Library
Milner Library has four wonderful exhibits currently on display.
Illinois State alum building a talent pipeline to new state agency
Last month, Illinois Governor Bruce Rauner officially made the Department of Innovation and Technology (DoIT) a state agency. Now, Chief of Staff for the DoIT Tyler Clark ‘09 is looking to Redbirds to help fill the agency’s ranks.
Interview with Stefen Robinson
The Department of History’s graduate student, Stefen Robinson, has been interviewed by WGLT on “Improvising Music When Words Fail.”
Andrew Hartman receives Fulbright award to study at the British Library
Professor of History Andrew Hartman has received a Fulbright U.S. Scholar Program award to England in American history. This is his second Fulbright award.
Transfer student inspired by Latin program
Allison Madura talks about her choice to study Latin, and her work on an illustrated manuscript form Milner Library.
Phani Aytam named Grabill-Homan Peace Prize winner
Phani Aytam of Bloomington has been named the 2018 recipient of Illinois State University’s Grabill-Homan Peace Prize.
An invitation to celebrate Dean Greg Simpson
A retirement reception for Dean Gregory Simpson will be from 3:30-5:30 p.m. Thursday, May 3, in the Circus Room of the Bone Student Center.
History of human rights explored in talk with Lynn Hunt, April 26
Historian and author Lynn Hunt will give a talk titled “Why the History of Human Rights Matters,” at 7 p.m. April 26 in the Prairie Room of the Bone Student Center at Illinois State University.