Obsidian: Literature & Arts in the African Diaspora has been awarded a $15,000 Literary Arts Emergency Fund Award.
Unit: University
#ObsidianVoices event and continued Syllabus for Liberation project
The final spring 2022 #ObsidianVoices event, “____ing While Black,” will be held at 6 p.m. (CT) Friday, April 29.
Administrative/Professional April spotlight: Stephanie Alvarez-Rivera
This month readers can get to know residence hall coordinator, Stephanie Alvarez-Rivera.
Spring 2022 Commencement
Illinois State University graduates will be recognized at the spring 2022 commencement ceremonies on May 6-7.
New podcast explores EDI
Host and creator Dr. Byron Craig discusses his new podcast, Tapis Talk, which explores equity issues.
Illinois State University contract offer ratified by AFSCME Local 1110 members
The resulting contract is effective through June 30, 2025.
First Word: Spring 2022
By the time this issue of State arrives, the campus community will be busy preparing for spring commencement ceremonies.
Donors’ pledge advances indoor practice facility
An indoor practice facility for all Redbird teams was approved by the Board of Trustees in December. A month later, a $3 million gift commitment that allows construction of the $11.5 million project to go forward was received.
Benefit Choice Open Enrollment, May 1-31
The annual CMS Benefit Choice Open Enrollment Period is quickly approaching.
Godwyll named College of Education dean
Illinois State University Provost Aondover Tarhule has announced the appointment of Francis Ebenezer Godwyll as dean of the College of Education, effective June 1.