Presentations and publications by Illinois State University faculty and staff members.
Research and Honors, February 2026
Unit: Media Relations
U.S. Senator Dick Durbin and Secretary Ray LaHood kick off Democracy Dialogues series February 17 at Illinois State University
As the United States approaches the 250th anniversary of the Declaration of Independence this summer, local organizations are joining forces to facilitate intergenerational dialogue about American Democracy and inspire collective action.
State Universities Civil Service Advisory Committee representative election
Those interested in becoming a candidate for the State Universities Civil Service Advisory Committee representative election in March can pick up a Petition for Candidacy and a Statement of Candidacy, beginning Friday, February 13, 2026, at 8 a.m., in the Human Resources office.
February is “National Canned Food Month” – Prep your pantry, Redbirds!
February is designated on the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) and Ready.gov calendar as“National Canned Food Month” — an opportunity to strengthen your household and workplace readiness by building reliable, long‑lasting food resilience for winter emergencies. While Illinois winters often bring unpredictable weather, power outages, and travel disruptions, having safe, shelf-stable food on hand ensures
AVP of Facilities Services finalists, candidate open forums announced
The campus community is invited to attend candidate open forums to meet the finalists for the position of associate vice president of Facilities Services on February 3, 10, and 12, 2026, from 1:30-2:30 p.m., in the Old Main Room, Bone Student Center.
The Founding Celebration, February 19, 2026
Join us, as Illinois State University honors its founding with an annual Old Main Bell Ringing and Awards Ceremony on Thursday, February 19, 2026, at 10 a.m., in the Brown Ballroom, Bone Student Center.
Dr. Erin Mulligan-Nguyen named Chief Data and Institutional Effectiveness Officer
Illinois State University has named Dr. Erin Mulligan-Nguyen as its Chief Data and Institutional Effectiveness Officer (CDIEO), effective Monday, February 9, 2026.
ISU Planetarium presents “Messengers of Time and Space”
The Illinois State University Planetarium is pleased to offer Messengers of Time and Space, running weekends from January 23 through February 28. Showtimes are Fridays at 7:30 p.m., and Saturdays at 2 p.m. and 7:30 p.m. Gazing upward with our unaided eyes, the night sky appears as it did to our ancestors, a Universe seemingly calm
Illinois State and Town of Normal extend pilot project for College, School, and Mulberry Streets intersection
The Town of Normal and Illinois State University have announced an extension of the safety pilot project at School Street, College Avenue and Mulberry Street.
A message from President Tarhule, January 12, 2026
President Tarhule welcomes the Redbird community to the spring 2026 semester.
