Dr. Christa Platt has been named the recipient of the 2023 David A. Strand Diversity Achievement Award.
Unit: University
Board of Trustees announces university leadership changes
The Board of Trustees of Illinois State University has announced that President Terri Goss Kinzy has resigned as of February 14, 2023.
#ObsidianVoices to feature poets Aurielle Marie, Jennifer Bartell, L. Renée, February 23
Obsidian: Literature & Arts in the African Diaspora will host a conversation with cultural poets Aurielle Marie, Jennifer Bartell, and L. Renée.
Readings in honor of Dr. Kass Fleisher: The Adventurous: Radical Nonfiction
An online memorial in honor of the late Dr. Kass Fleisher on February 24 will include readings from guest authors Tonya M. Foster, Erica Hunt, Bhanu Kapil, and Laura Mullen.
WGSS, Queer Talks speaker series, Spring 2023
The Women’s, Gender, and Sexuality Studies program is collaborating with Queer Talks to bring the WGSS Spring 2023 Speaker Series.
In the News, February 14, 2023
The “In the News” column offers highlights of stories about Illinois State University experts and initiatives appearing in the news. The Atlantic spoke to Aimee Miller-Ott, professor of communication, for the article “The Bizarre Relationship of a ‘Work Wife’ and a ‘Work Husband’.” Kathryn Sampeck, professor of archeology, joined The 21st to talk about the
Dr. Matt Caplan receives Cottrell Scholar Award
The $100,000 Cottrell Scholar Award will support Dr. Matt Caplan’s research on nuclear astrophysics, including dark matter and black holes, and nuclear weapons policy.
Civic Leadership
Hear about Illinois State University faculty/staff who are living the value of civic engagement through their leadership in community organizations. Changing the lives of others while also changing themselves.
Research and Honors, February 14, 2023
Honors, presentations, and publications from Illinois State University faculty and staff.
Civil Service, AP distinguished service awards announced
Illinois State University will recognize distinguished service from Civil Service and Administrative Professional staff during the Founding celebrations on February 16, 2023.