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Brittney Vietti Awarded Herb Sanders Award for Outstanding Academic Advisement
2+ hour, 56+ min ago (294+ words) Illinois State University News Brittney Vietti, director of Enrollment Management and Undergraduate Studies in the Department of Politics and Government, has been named a recipient of the Herb Sanders Award for Outstanding Academic Advisement at Illinois State University. Established by…...
Illinois Literacy Institute to support educators in strengthening local literacy systems
18+ hour, 4+ min ago (136+ words) Educators from across Illinois will gather this summer for the 2026 Illinois Literacy Institute, a professional learning experience designed to help schools and districts strengthen local literacy systems aligned with the Illinois Comprehensive Literacy Plan. Keynote Address: Dr. Anne Haas Dyson,…...
FIREbird Grant fuels undergraduate research in atomic physics at Illinois State
3+ day, 6+ hour ago (584+ words) Undergraduate students at Illinois State University do not have to wait years to begin research, and for James Aygun, who graduated in May with a bachelor's degree in physics, that early access has led to grants, publications, and a future…...
Q&A with Angel Bahena, member of first Hope Chicago cohort to graduate from Illinois State - News - Illinois State
1+ week, 1+ day ago (639+ words) The path to college was not always clear for Angel Bahena, a graduating senior at Illinois State University. Originally from Little Village on Chicago's South Side, Bahena knew he wanted to pursue higher education after graduating from Farragut Career Academy…...
Housing Services awards spring 2026 RA Scholarship to Marek Pedziwater
1+ week, 2+ day ago (288+ words) As the spring semester comes to a close, University Housing Services is pleased to announce this term's recipients of the Resident Assistant (RA) Scholarship award. The RA Scholarship is presented to resident assistants who exemplify success in the classroom and…...
Housing Services awards student employee scholarship to Madie Mc Mahill
1+ week, 2+ day ago (219+ words) Each year, University Housing Services awards an employee scholarship to a student employed by University Housing who demonstrates dependability, efficiency, and excellence in providing quality services. This year, junior Madie Mc Mahill is the recipient of the award. "Receiving this…...
Illinois State University launches Academic Affairs Academy
1+ week, 4+ day ago (682+ words) Illinois State University News This spring, Illinois State University's Division of Academic Affairs launched the inaugural cohort of the Academic Affairs Academy (AAA) in March 2026. An idea sparked by Provost Ani Yazedjian and developed in collaboration with Provost Fellow Anna…...
From the Dean's Office: May 2026
2+ week, 2+ day ago (171+ words) Dear College of Arts and Sciences community, What stands out to me most, however, is not any one initiative, but the collective effort behind all of it. The accomplishments of the college depend on the commitment of our faculty, staff,…...
Design symposium showcases engineering students" innovative solutions to real-world problems
2+ week, 3+ day ago (622+ words) The College of Engineering celebrated its first cohort of students and what they've accomplished in their initial year April 27 at the inaugural Freshman Engineering Design Project Symposium. Illinois State University President Aondover Tarhule set the stage for the symposium in…...
Nominations sought for 2027 Alumni Awards
2+ week, 4+ day ago (124+ words) Illinois State University News The year 2027 seems far away, but the deadline to nominate an outstanding Redbird for the 2027 Alumni Awards will be here this July. Each year, the Illinois State University's Alumni Association recognizes individuals who personify the University's…...