Students in China and in Normal are taking part in Designing Authenticity: Shanghai–Normal, which aims to raise awareness of heritage and cultural identity through the design of letter forms.
Unit: Office of the President
Atlanta Child Murders focus of Adolph L. Reed Jr. talk for Black History Month, February 13
From 1979-1981 a serial killer abducted and killed two dozen black children, almost all of whom were boys. Scholar and author Adolph L. Reed will explore the 40th anniversary of the Atlanta Child Murders, and the questions that linger.
The Alchemy of Black Women in Folklore: Nancy Tolson talk, March 30
Dr. Nancy Tolson will discuss the cultural, social, political, and historical images of black women characters found in folklore.
McKinney honored with Living Our Values Award
Jerey McKinney of the School of Social Work is the recipient of a Living Our Values Award.
Call for equity: Angela Rye pushes for progress at Martin Luther King Jr. event
Nationally prominent political strategist and commentator Angela Rye delivered the headlining speech at Illinois State University’s annual celebration of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.
Welcome back from President Larry Dietz
President Larry Dietz welcomes faculty and staff back to campus for the start of the spring 2020 semester.
Andrew Purnell investiture at Founding Celebration moved to next year
Illinois State University alumnus Andrew Purnell ’57 will receive an honorary doctorate of humane letters during the Founding Celebration activities, February 19-20.
50 years of ISU Pride
Following pivotal moments in LGBTQ+ history provides insights into the evolution of Pride, and its impact on generations of the Redbird family.
Nominations for Grabill-Homan Community Peace Prize open
The Peace and Conflict Resolution Studies Program at Illinois State University is accepting nominations and self-nominations for the Grabill-Homan Community Peace Prize.
Martin Luther King Jr. Cultural Dinner sold out
The Martin Luther King Jr. Cultural Dinner is sold out. A waiting list is available by calling (309) 438-8790.