Scott Gleeson ’11 and basketball icon Dick Vitale co-authored a book about cancer survivors. All proceeds benefit cancer research.
Alum teams with college basketball legend Dick Vitale and his ‘young heroes’ to take on pediatric cancer with new book
Unit: Vidette
Capturing history: New York Times photographer Todd Heisler ’94 has his lens on the election
Throughout a U.S. presidential race with more twists and turns than a Formula One road course, New York Times photographer Todd Heisler ’94 often reminds his colleagues to “keep (their) batteries charged.” Heisler’s cameras and batteries are always ready too.
Student employment alumni share their experiences
Ave Rio, James Hartsock and Jordan Zorn-Neuber share the connections between their student employment experience and their current full-time careers.
Outstanding seniors recognized by the School of Communication
The School of Communication is proud to recognize four exemplary students with the 2024 “Outstanding Senior” award—an honor given to the top student in each COM major.
Focused on the future: Vidette, WGLT collaboration amplifies student journalists
In January, WGLT co-located with The Vidette in a newly renovated building on West Locust Street in Normal. The three-year project resulted in a modern shared space for Illinois State University’s National Public Radio (NPR) affiliate and the University’s student media outlet to produce their award-winning local news coverage.
School of Communication inspires its faculty and students
With extensive courses, dedicated faculty, and culminating experiences that prepare students for their careers, communications majors remain a reminder of why the School of Communication is the best in the Midwest to study communication.
Personal growth, professional development, and networking opportunities: A look at the School of Communication’s registered student organizations
The School of Communication boasts nine registered student organizations (RSOs) that focus on personal growth, professional development, communication skills, and offer students both social and volunteering opportunities.
Enter Milner Library’s Two Sentence Horror Story contest … if you dare
Shake off the cobwebs and get those creative juices flowing: Challenge yourself to tell the scariest story you can, in 400 characters or less. Submit your best two-sentence horror story by Sunday, October 29 at 11:59 p.m. to be entered into a contest to win Milner swag.
Outstanding seniors recognized by the School of Communication
The School of Communication is proud to recognize five exemplary students with the 2023 “Outstanding Senior” award—an honor given to the top student(s) in each COM major.
Congratulations to David Allen (Communication Studies), Miriam Wolff (Communication Studies), Elizabeth Urban (Journalism), Maddy Artman (Mass Media), and Kyah Joseph (Public Relations).
Vidette staff keep the community informed while gaining hands-on experience
For over 100 years, Illinois State University’s campus newspaper, The Vidette, has served as a developmental resource for student journalists to advance their skills by working as reporters, editors and more, keeping the community informed and up to date on important issues.
