Superhuman storytelling
Comic book creator and scholar John Jennings to share the power of prose at ReggieCon Live! 2024
Graduating Redbirds: Public relations student ready for her next step—Harvard Medical School
Emmalynne Shumard was at her internship with University Marketing and Communications when she received the phone call informing her of her acceptance into Harvard Medical School’s master’s program in media, medicine, and health.
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.
Horticulture Center grows interdisciplinary collaboration during Earth Month
April is Earth Month, and Illinois State University’s campus is blossoming with opportunities to celebrate nature. The seeds for one such initiative were planted by senior environmental systems science and sustainability (ESSS) major Haley Cepek.
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.
Office of Research and Graduate Studies is now accepting proposals for 2024-2025 speaker series
The Office of Research and Graduate Studies (ORGS) is accepting proposals for the 2024-2025 academic year Research Lecture Series.
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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Publications
History for tomorrow: Native American historian studies the past to secure a better future
Dr. R. David Edmunds, M.A. ’66, LL.D. ’02, is an authority on Native American history and culture who has gained the status through more than 50 years of teaching and scholarship. He’s equally adept at delivering a lecture or keynote address, offering commentary on a History Channel documentary, or providing expert testimony in a courtroom.
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.
Campus hero: Tanaporn “Gig” Supanichrattana
Redbird Impact named Tanaporn “Gig” Supanichrattana the spring 2024 Campus Hero for her passionate work in civic engagement, donating her time and talents to several causes.