Category Archives: Illinois State Redbirds
Will there be ISU football in the fall?
Illinois State University athletic director Larry Lyons. (Photo courtesy: WJBC/File) By Blake Haas NORMAL – While answers are still slim on Illinois State football, ISU’s Athletic Director...
Jul 31, 2020
ISU President Dietz: ‘We are open for business’
Illinois State University President Larry Dietz said Dining facilities and university housing will be open, but with some restrictions. (Photo courtesy: ISU) By Blake Haas NORMAL – With Illinois...
Jun 11, 2020
COVID-19 comes to campus
The first positive case reported at Illinois State (Illinois State University photo) By Katherine MurphyThe fist case of COVID-19 has been reported on the campus of Illinois State University.In a...
May 11, 2020
Lyons: Targeting a normal football season
Will fans be allowed at Hancock Stadium this fall? ISU athletic director Larry Lyons said time will tell. (WJBC file photo) By Neil Doyle NORMAL – The NCAA put all spring sports on hold t...
May 06, 2020
After weeks of e-learning, ISU plans online commencement for spring and summer grads
ISU said it is awarding 3,601 baccalaureate degrees and 726 graduate degrees. (Photo courtesy: HOI/ABC) By Heart of Illinois ABC NORMAL – Illinois State University is offering pomp and ci...
May 04, 2020
ISU and IWU announce cancellation of commencement ceremonies
Illinois State University will hold a virtual commencement ceremony for Spring 202 graduates. (Photo courtesy: WJBC/File) By Blake Haas NORMAL – Due to COVID-19, Illinois State University and Il...
Mar 20, 2020
ISU Professor: Changing student television class to online will be a “huge challenge”
Students at Illinois State Universities’ TV-10 is meeting through Zoom. (Photo courtesy: TV-10/Facebook) By Blake Haas NORMAL – From on-air to online, one Illinois State University profess...
Mar 19, 2020
Young America Reality offering rent-free housing to affected ISU students
Illinois State University announced Wednesday an extended spring break until March 23. (Photo courtesy: University Housing at Illinois State University/Facebook) By Blake Haas NORMAL – A rental ...
Mar 12, 2020
ISU monitoring developments surrounding COVID-19, threat to campus considered low
While the overall threat to Illinois State University from the coronavirus is considered low, the university is taking steps to ensure the safety of the campus community, according to ISU President La...
Mar 10, 2020
163-years in the making: ISU celebrates Founders Day
Illinois State University President Larry Dietz highlighted campus success during Founders Day remarks. (Photo courtesy: Blake Haas/WJBC)By Blake HaasNORMAL – Celebrating success, Illinois State...
Feb 20, 2020
