ISU hosts national biomathematics research conference

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Stevenson Hall transformed into a hot spot for biomathematics research from May 29–June 1, as Illinois State hosted bright minds from across the country for the fourth annual Cross-institutional Undergraduate Research Experience (CURE).

Ray Johnson ’74 endows scholarship for study abroad travel

Donor Ray Johnson

Ray Johnson ‘74 has a passion for traveling and philanthropy. He combined and honored his passions by making a gift of $25,000 as part of Redbirds Rising: The Campaign for Illinois State to create the Ray Johnson and Jeanne Muzzillo Study Abroad Endowed Scholarship.

Alum’s action plan

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Andrew Purnell is known as the man who can solve all kinds of problems—from his major in mathematics to addressing local discrimination as an undergraduate, followed by establishing as an alumnus a group that has empowered Illinois State black students for 35 years.