Nominations for honorary degrees open, due September 15

President Tarhule standing at a podium during commencement

Illinois State University is requesting nominations for candidates for the Honorary Degree. Honorary degrees may be awarded by Illinois State University in recognition of persons who have achieved a record of major distinction at the state or national level in education, public service, literature, business, fine arts, or other professions.

CAS researchers awarded Dean’s Challenge Grant for Chicago River project

Schroeder Hall at spring time.

A group of Illinois State researchers have received a $6,000 College of Arts and Sciences Dean’s Challenge Grant to research the impact of floating gardens on the Chicago River. Drs. Mike Hendricks and Noha Shawki, both of the Department of Politics and Government, received this funding in collaboration with Dr. Joan Brehm, of the Department of Sociology and Anthropology, and Drs. Eric Peterson and Alec Foster, both of the Department of Geography, Geology, and the Environment.

University Galleries to present Student Annual April 10-May 5

Artwork by artist Alan Atkins displayed at University Galleries during the 2024 Student Annual.

University Galleries of Illinois State University is pleased to present the 2024 Student Annual from April 10-May 5. An opening reception will take place on Wednesday, April 10, from 4-5:30 p.m., with awards announced at 5 p.m. All events are free and open to the public.