When Peyton Metry chose Illinois State, she knew she wanted a challenge that would feed her inner drive, and a combination of pursuits both in and out of the classroom.
Unit: Stevenson Center for Community and Economic Development
A Towering Task: The Story of the Peace Corps documentary screening February 1
The Stevenson Center for Community and Economic Development and Friends for Peace will be showing A Towering Task: The Story of the Peace Corps at 7 p.m. February 1 at the Normal Theater.
Stevenson Center partners with CFROG to combat climate change
Climate First: Replacing Oil & Gas Board Chair Merrill Berge discusses the benefits of hosting a Stevenson Center fellow.
Stevenson Center Fellow discusses Peace Corps service in South Africa and ‘age limits’
Jeff Walsh, a Paul D. Coverdell Fellow in the fall 2021 cohort, shares his experiences working with Peace Corps in South Africa.
Stevenson Center student’s research finds new truths in everyday life
Stevenson Center student Dani Park discusses how his time with the Stevenson Center and his service in Peace Corps affects his current philosophical research.
Sociology professor and Stevenson Center board member talks scholarship, fundamentals, and ‘noticing the trees’
Sociology professor and Stevenson Center board member Michael L. Dougherty discusses his work in academic writing, and the value of his teaching and mentorship to students.
Stevenson Center alum’s placement experience helps break down barriers
Cecilia Montesdeoca, an alum of the Stevenson Center, discusses her experience at her placement with the Dakota Resource Council and her current work with MOVE Texas.
Latinx Heritage Month continues
A talk with filmmaker Neyda Martinez and a Latin American music concert highlight events for Latinx Heritage Month.
ISU’s new Innovation Hub looks to spark entrepreneurship, economic growth in McLean County
Momentum is building again for Illinois State’s Innovation Hub.
Stevenson Center welcomes new Fellows
The Stevenson Center would like to formally welcome our new ACED Fellows for the Fall 2021 semester. These graduate students come from a diverse set of backgrounds and bring a plethora of experiences to the program.