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Fueled by her desire to serve, Alesha Klein became a Peace Corps volunteer in Ethiopia. Now in the second year of her master’s degree with the Stevenson Center for Community and Economic Development, she is completing a professional practice in Washington, D.C., with a focus on financial empowerment.
Illinois State University offices will be closed for the holidays, beginning Friday, December 22. The University will reopen for normal business hours on Tuesday, January 2.
On Friday, December 8, 10 College of Applied Science and Technology (CAST) graduate [...]
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The 2017 Fall Dance Concert will showcase a ballerina tutu designed and constructed by [...]
Taeok Park, assistant professor in the Communication Sciences and Disorders (CSD) [...]
The town of Normal has established a railroad Quiet Zone that will go into effect Jan. 8, [...]
Republican Gov. Bruce Rauner on Tuesday raised the central questions surrounding his re [...]
Illinois State University offices will be closed for the holidays beginning Friday.
State Sen. Jason Barickman (R-Bloomington) publicly declared his support for legalizing [...]
Get ready to cheer at this local watch party when the Redbirds take on Bradley.
Chicago area Redbirds can learn about the hot jobs in Chicago and what to consider when [...]
Connect with fellow Redbirds and meet President and Mrs. Larry Dietz on January 20.
Find the perfect stocking-stuffer for your Redbird this year with these unique gifts.
Illinois State Women's Basketball became the 2017 Beach Classic Champions as they took [...]
Please read this special message from ISU Director of Athletics Larry Lyons
Illinois State Women's Basketball team fought to the finish to defeat Long Beach State 59 [...]
Feature: The path to Illinois State softball was not clear-cut for senior Riley Phipps. [...]