Illinois State University is on the cusp of a new STEM lab but needs government funding.… MORE
Category Archives: Illinois State Redbirds
ISU Board of Trustees sign off on increase to student fees, housing, and meal plans
Board of Trustee members at Illinois State University approved a proposal to increase student fees, housing, and meal plans.… MORE
ISU Board of Trustees to vote on tuition, room and board, and dining increase on Friday
The Board of Trustees at Illinois State University plans to convene later this week to vote on proposed increases to student fees, housing, and meal plans. … MORE
People protesting Gaza war comply with ISU’s order to take down their tents
People protesting the war in Gaza at Illinois State University abandoned their encampment after the school told them it was in violation of campus policy.… MORE
ISU names Vice President of Academic Affairs and Provost
Illinois State University announced the hiring of a vice president of academic affairs and Provost.… MORE
Former Illinois State football standout hopes to hear his name called during the NFL Draft
A former Central Illinois high school football standout hopes to hear his name called for the NFL Draft this week. … MORE
ISU hosting open forum for Vice President for Academic Affairs and Provost
Illinois State University plans to hold an open forum on Thursday for the vice president of academic affairs and provost nominee.… MORE
Illinois State University Spring 2024 Commencement set for May 10-11
Illinois State University’s spring commencement will be held in five ceremonies at CEFCU Arena on May 10 and 11.… MORE
Former ISU President gets new job at St. Cloud State University
By WMBD-TV ST CLOUD, Minn. – A former Illinois State University President has a new job at a Minnesota University. According to St. Cloud State University Communications, Larry Dietz was appointed interim university president by the Board of Trustees of the Minnesota State Colleges. Dietz served as the 19th President of Illinois State University from 2014…… MORE
ISU updating Doug Collins Court; asking for public input
Illinois State University plans to update Dough Collins Court at CEFCU Arena.… MORE
Blogs
Labor Day – Expanding voting rights for all
By Mike Matejka Because of COVID, there is no Labor Day Parade this year. It’s always a great event for our everyday workers to march proudly down the street and enjoys the festive crowd. If there had been a parade, this year’s Labor Day theme was to be “150 years of struggle: your right to vote.” …
Is federal mobilization the answer?
By Mike Matejka As President Donald Trump threatens to send federal marshals into Chicago, over the objections of Illinois Governor J.B. Pritzker, recall another Illinois Governor who protested the incursion of armed federal personnel into the city. Those federal troops, rather than calming, escalated the situation, leading to deaths and violence. Illinois poet Vachel Lindsay…
In these troubled times, to my fellow white Americans
By Mike Matejka Our nation is at a unique watershed in human relations. African-Americans have been killed too many times in the past before George Floyd, but the response to this man’s death is international and all-encompassing. I was a grade-schooler during the Civil Rights 1960s. I watched Birmingham demonstrators hosed and the Selma – Montgomery…
Workers’ Memorial Day – Remember those whose job took their life
Looking around our community, when we say employer, most will respond to State Farm, Country, or Illinois State University. We too often forget those who are building our roads, serving our food, or our public employees. COVID-19 has made us more aware of the risk. Going to work every day for some people means…