21st President
Board of Trustees names Dr. Aondover Tarhule to ISU’s top post
President Tarhule confident, optimistic about Illinois State University’s future
Newly appointed President Aondover Tarhule is focused on positioning Illinois State University to “succeed, thrive, and be resilient” despite nationwide challenges facing higher education.
Vote in the March 19 primary election
The March 19 primary election is quickly approaching for Illinois, and there are multiple ways Redbirds can exercise civic engagement this election season.
Deeper meaning: Ciphers reveal more than hidden messages
Dr. Katherine Ellison unlocks literary history by deciphering the messages hidden in encrypted writing.
Day in the Life with Living Lands & Waters: Faith Breausche
Helping remove 11,384 pounds of trash from McKellar Lake in Memphis, Tennessee, is part of a day in the life of Illinois State University senior biochemistry major Faith Breausche.
Students, alumni get career support with Hire-A-Redbird
Hire-A-Redbird actively assists students and alumni with their career development and professional readiness.
Redbird Esports fuels collegiate coaching careers
Redbird Esports not only produces winning teams but also alumni who, as collegiate esports coaches, are building their own successful programs.
Athletics
Publications
The music never stopped: 50-plus years of campus concerts
From the “Prince of Darkness” to the “Queen of Soul,” dozens of music’s brightest stars have shined at Illinois State University over the past half-century.
Building up by digging deep: Faculty partner to break international ground at Italian archaeological dig
Drs. Lea Cline and Kathryn Jasper are conducting a multiyear archaeological dig in Italy that is being supported by Illinois State’s new Advancing Research and Creative Scholarship program.
Director of Disaster
Eric Hodges fosters campus preparedness as director of Emergency Management.