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Growing collaboration

Students team up to grow, give away plants

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College of Engineering announces Dr. Matthew Aldeman as founding associate dean

Illinois State University College of Engineering has announced Dr. Matthew Aldeman as its founding associate dean of engineering, effective June 1, 2024.

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Superhuman storytelling: Comic book creator and scholar John Jennings to share the power of prose at ReggieCon Live! 2024

John Jennings, an Eisner-winning and New York Times bestselling artist, is among the 10 creators and scholars from around the world scheduled to present at ReggieCon Live! 2024.

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Redbird Buzz x COM-versations with TV-10 alum Alicia Bettes ’94

In this special crossover episode of Redbird Buzz and the School of Communication’s COM-versations, Alicia Bettes ’94 shares the story of her professional journey that got its start on the campus of Illinois State University.

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Walk Up Watterson: A tradition that walks on

For the last five years, Walk Up Watterson has been a staple in the University Housing Services community.

A candid photo of Dr. Shaheen and two students engaged in an in-class conversation. On the table between them is a hand-crank generator, a manipulative from an elementary school science curriculum, and a computer.

Dr. Natalie Shaheen wins $1.5 million NSF CAREER grant

Dr. Natalie L. Shaheen, assistant professor in the Department of Special Education (SED) is the recipient of a National Science Foundation (NSF) CAREER grant of just over $1.5 million.

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Spring 2024 Commencement, May 10-11

Illinois State University’s spring commencement will be held in five ceremonies with two on Friday, May 10, and three on Saturday, May 11, in CEFCU Arena.

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Artificial intelligence will … change the world

Illinois State experts weigh in on the importance of learning about the advantages of, and working with artificial intelligence.

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Deeper meaning: Ciphers reveal more than hidden messages

Dr. Katherine Ellison unlocks literary history by deciphering the messages hidden in encrypted writing.

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Director of Disaster

Eric Hodges fosters campus preparedness as director of Emergency Management.

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Bring it Back to Normal

Nearly 40 Illinois State University students volunteered their time on Friday, April 12, during the Center for Civic Engagement’s Bring it Back to Normal service event. Here a volunteer assists tagging trees in the Fell Arboretum.
Three students planting a tree

Bring it Back to Normal

Nearly 40 Illinois State University students volunteered their time on Friday, April 12, during the Center for Civic Engagement’s Bring it Back to Normal service event. Here volunteers at Home Sweet Home Ministries prep a garden and help set up the food co-op.
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Bring it Back to Normal

Nearly 40 Illinois State University students volunteered their time on Friday, April 12, during the Center for Civic Engagement’s Bring it Back to Normal service event. Here volunteers assist tagging trees in the Fell Arboretum.
A student plants a tree

Bring it Back to Normal

Nearly 40 Illinois State University students volunteered their time on Friday, April 12, during the Center for Civic Engagement’s Bring it Back to Normal service event. Here volunteers at Home Sweet Home Ministries prep a garden and help set up the food co-op.
A student hammers a tag onto a tree

Bring it Back to Normal

Nearly 40 Illinois State University students volunteered their time on Friday, April 12, during the Center for Civic Engagement’s Bring it Back to Normal service event. Here volunteers assist tagging trees in the Fell Arboretum.
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Five questions with Dr. McLoddy Kadyamusuma, chair of Communication Sciences and Disorders

As chair of Communication Sciences and Disorders at Illinois State University, McLoddy Kadyamusuma prides himself on empowering students to help people communicate.
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Alum teams with college basketball legend Dick Vitale and his ‘young heroes’ to take on pediatric cancer with new book

Basketball icon Dick Vitale’s new book, “Until My Last Breath: Fighting Cancer With My Young Heroes,” is co-written by Scott Gleeson ’11.
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MasterChef winner Christine Ha celebrates differences during Asian and Disability Awareness Cultural Dinner

Christine Ha, a blind chef whose parents immigrated from Vietnam, embraces her personal identities like the ingredients for a deliciously unique recipe.
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This month in Illinois State University history: April

From the connection between one of Illinois State’s greatest pitchers and one of baseball’s best hitters to the roots of Arbor Day, historian Tom Emery explores this month in ISU history.
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President Tarhule talks challenges, opportunities, and hats

In this episode of Redbird Buzz, President Aondover Tarhule shares what the first few weeks of his presidency have looked like and how he hopes to create a legacy at the University.